A standalone certification program is $1,599. The full ICF Level 1 pathway to your ACC is $2,623, and the Level 2 pathway to your PCC starts at $4,147, with training hours, mentor coaching, performance evaluation and Credentium™ all in that number.
Pay once, or spread it over 6 monthly payments.Choose your coaching focus first. One core program takes you to Level 1; two or more take you to Level 2.
$2,623 one-time, SuperSaver
from $4,147 one-time, SuperSaver
Not sure which level fits? Read ICF Level 1 versus Level 2.
SuperSaver is a single payment. EasyPay is 6 monthly payments. Combine programs and a package discount is applied at checkout.
| Program | ICF hours | SuperSaver (one-time) | EasyPay (6 months) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Life Coach | 95 | $1,599 | $330 / month | Enroll |
| Certified Organizational Development Coach | 95 | $1,599 | $330 / month | Enroll |
| Certified Executive Coach | 70 | $1,599 | $330 / month | Enroll |
| Certified NLP Coach | 65 | $1,599 | $330 / month | Enroll |
| Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach | 29 CCE | $699 | $150 / month | Enroll |
Many providers sell mentor coaching and the performance evaluation separately. With Symbiosis Coaching, everything is included from day one. No surprises, no extra fees.
One live two-hour class a week over 15 to 25 weeks, depending on the program.
10 mentor coaching hours, a performance evaluation by an ICF assessor, ten full-length practice tests and a platform to gain coaching hours.
AI-supported coursework, 52 AI practice personas with session feedback, and a client-facing profile that is free for life. None are sold as upsells.
Learn more about Credentium™.
Published tuition for ICF-accredited schools. That works out to roughly $22–$40 per training hour at Symbiosis.
| School | Tuition | ICF hours | Mentor coaching and evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symbiosis Coaching | $2,623 | 65–95 | Included |
| Coach Training Alliance | $3,949 | 60 | Sold separately |
| Erickson | $4,300 | 60 | Included |
| Co-Active (CTI) | $5,770 | 60 | Included |
| Coach U | $6,395 | 78 | Not listed |
| iPEC | $9,995 | 160 | Included |
| School | Tuition | ICF hours |
|---|---|---|
| Symbiosis Coaching (two core programs) | $4,147 | 135 |
| Erickson | $8,300 | 125 |
| iPEC | $9,995 | 160 |
| Co-Active (CTI) | $12,470 | 156.5 |
| Coach U | $12,790 | 150 |
Figures are each school's published tuition and exclude ICF application and exam fees. Other schools' prices and promotions change; confirm with each school. Full details in our ICF school comparison.
The ICF Level 1 pathway for the ACC credential is $2,623 and the ICF Level 2 pathway for the PCC credential starts at $4,147 with two core programs, paid one time on the SuperSaver plan. Both include ICF training hours, 10 mentor coaching hours, the performance evaluation and Credentium™.
Yes. The EasyPay plan spreads your tuition over 6 monthly payments. A standalone certification program is $330 a month, or $150 a month for the Emotional Intelligence Coach program. The ICF Level 1 pathway is $505 a month. The ICF Level 2 pathway is $760 a month with two certification programs, $1,015 a month with three, and $1,270 a month with four. Paying once on SuperSaver costs less in total.
No. The 10 mentor coaching hours and the performance evaluation by an ICF assessor are included in the ICF Level 1 and Level 2 pathways.
No. Credentium™ is included with all ICF Level 1 and Level 2 programs.
No, these are included with all programs.
Yes. Choosing multiple programs earns a package discount, which is shown at checkout on the enroll page.
The application and exam fee for ACC and PCC credentials must be paid directly to the ICF and is not part of tuition at any training provider.
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