Question 1

What is the ILCT ACC Programme and what credential does it lead to?

Accepted Answer

The ILCT ACC Programme is a 60-hour ICF Level 1 programme that prepares coaches for the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential. It's the foundational certification pathway at the Institute for Life Coach Training, founded by Dr. Patrick Williams, ICF MCC and BCC. All 60 hours are delivered via synchronous live sessions with instructors.

Question 2

How is the ILCT ACC Programme delivered?

Accepted Answer

All sessions are delivered via synchronous teleconference and video conference with live instructors. There's no self-paced or recorded alternative to the live sessions. ILCT's synchronous-only format means coaches develop their skills in real-time conversation rather than through independent study.

Question 3

What is Neo-Jungian Life Coaching?

Accepted Answer

Neo-Jungian Life Coaching is ILCT's foundational curriculum framework, integrating Jungian depth psychology principles (identity, purpose, meaning, and shadow work) with ICF Core Competency coaching skills. The premise is that effective coaching engages not just a client's goals and behaviors, but the deeper questions of who they are and what gives their life meaning. This philosophical grounding distinguishes ILCT's approach from training programmes focused solely on competency compliance.

Question 4

Can I pursue both ICF and BCC credentials through ILCT?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ILCT holds accreditation for both ICF Level 1 and Level 2 programmes and the CCE Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential pathway. This dual-accreditation is unusual in coach training and allows coaches to pursue both the ICF ACC (or PCC) and the BCC credential from a single institution. The two credentials are recognized in different professional environments: ICF credentials dominate executive and life coaching markets, while the BCC is recognized in healthcare, government, and corporate HR contexts.

Question 5

Is the ILCT ACC Programme eligible for military tuition assistance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ILCT is a MyCAA-approved provider. Eligible US military spouses can apply MyCAA funds toward the ACC Programme tuition of $4,305. Military personnel should verify their current eligibility before enrolling.

Question 6

What are the prerequisites for the ILCT ACC Programme?

Accepted Answer

There are no prerequisites. The ACC Programme is open to anyone who wants to pursue a career in coaching or add coaching skills to an existing professional practice.

Question 7

What's the difference between the ILCT ACC and PCC programmes?

Accepted Answer

The ACC Programme is ILCT's ICF Level 1 offering: 60 hours, $4,305, open to all applicants. The PCC Programme is the ICF Level 2 offering: 130 hours, $7,700, and requires ACC-level completion or an existing ICF ACC credential as a prerequisite. Both share ILCT's Neo-Jungian Life Coaching framework. The PCC Programme goes deeper into complex client dynamics, professional coaching presence, and advanced applications of depth psychology in coaching relationships.

Question 8

How long does it take to complete the ILCT ACC Programme?

Accepted Answer

ILCT doesn't publish a fixed completion timeline on its website; timing depends on cohort scheduling. Typically, ICF Level 1 programmes of 60 hours run over several months of part-time live sessions. Prospective students should contact ILCT directly to confirm the current cohort schedule and expected completion timeframe.

Question 9

What should I ask an ILCT-trained ACC coach before hiring them?

Accepted Answer

Ask how they bring Neo-Jungian or depth psychology concepts into their coaching practice. ILCT's curriculum integrates Jungian frameworks with ICF competencies, so asking about that integration shows you how the coach thinks about their work. Ask how many coaching hours they've completed beyond the ACC education requirement (ICF requires 100 hours for ACC credential applications). Ask whether their work is coaching or therapy: ILCT's ACC Programme is professional coaching training, not clinical education. ILCT graduates are coaches, not licensed therapists, and a good one will be explicit about that distinction when it's relevant.

Question 10

What does the ICF ACC credential tell me about a coach?

Accepted Answer

The ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential tells you the coach completed at least 60 hours of ICF Level 1 coach-specific training, logged at least 100 hours of paid coaching experience, completed 10 hours of mentor coaching, and passed the ICF Coach Knowledge Assessment. It's the entry-level ICF credential and a meaningful baseline for clients choosing a coach. An ILCT-trained ACC coach will also have been trained in Neo-Jungian Life Coaching principles, which may be relevant depending on what you're looking for in a coaching relationship. The ACC is professional coaching training, not a clinical license: ILCT coaches aren't psychologists or therapists.

Find a Coach

Start Here

Guidance

The Profession

The Path

The Platform

Partners & Resources

ACC Programme — ICF Level 1

About