Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The ILCT PCC Programme is a 130-hour ICF Level 2 programme that prepares coaches for the ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential. It's the advanced-level offering in ILCT's credential pathway, building on the ACC-level foundation with deeper focus on complex client dynamics, professional coaching presence, and the depth-psychology dimensions of long-term coaching relationships.

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for the ILCT PCC Programme?

Accepted Answer

Completion of the [ILCT ACC Programme](/programs/ilct-acc-programme), or an existing ICF ACC credential from another ICF-approved school, is required. Coaches who hold an ACC from a different programme can apply that prior credentialling toward PCC Programme entry. The programme isn't open to coaches who haven't completed ACC-level training or credentialling.

Question 3

How long is the programme and how is it delivered?

Accepted Answer

The ILCT PCC Programme comprises 130 synchronous hours delivered via live teleconference and video conference with instructors. All sessions are live and instructor-led. The 130-hour total meets ICF's minimum educational requirement for Level 2 programmes and the PCC credential pathway.

Question 4

What is Neo-Jungian Life Coaching and why is it part of the curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Neo-Jungian Life Coaching is ILCT's foundational pedagogical framework, integrating Jungian depth psychology concepts (including identity, shadow, meaning, individuation, and purpose) with [ICF Core Competency](/frameworks/icf-core-competencies) coaching skills. ILCT incorporates this framework because advanced coaching requires more than technical competency: coaches need to engage with the psychological depth of their clients' lives. At PCC level, this means exploring complex client dynamics, existential dimensions of coaching relationships, and the patterns of meaning-making that shape long-term development.

Question 5

How much does the ILCT PCC Programme cost?

Accepted Answer

The ILCT PCC Programme is priced at $7,700 USD. Eligible US military spouses can apply MyCAA tuition assistance toward that cost.

Question 6

What does completing the PCC Programme make me eligible for?

Accepted Answer

Completing the ILCT PCC Programme fulfils the educational requirement for an ICF PCC credential application. To apply for the PCC credential, you also need 500 hours of paid coaching experience (with at least 25 being recent) and 10 hours of mentor coaching. The programme fulfils the education requirement; the ICF credential application is a separate process submitted directly to the ICF.

Question 7

Is the ILCT PCC Programme eligible for military tuition assistance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ILCT is a MyCAA-approved provider. Eligible US military spouses can apply MyCAA funds toward PCC Programme tuition. Military personnel should verify their current eligibility directly with MyCAA before enrolling.

Question 8

Can I join the PCC Programme with an ACC from a different school?

Accepted Answer

Yes. An ICF ACC credential from any ICF-approved school qualifies as the prerequisite for the ILCT PCC Programme. You don't need to have completed the [ILCT ACC Programme](/programs/ilct-acc-programme) specifically. The ACC credential itself is the prerequisite, regardless of where it was earned.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Ask how they bring depth psychology into their coaching practice. ILCT's curriculum integrates Jungian frameworks with ICF competencies, so asking about that integration reveals how the coach actually thinks about their work. Ask how many coaching hours they've logged (ICF requires 500 hours for PCC eligibility). Ask whether their work is coaching or therapy: ILCT's PCC Programme is professional coaching education, not clinical training. PCC coaches from ILCT aren't licensed therapists or psychologists, and a good coach will be explicit about that distinction when it matters.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential tells you the coach completed at least 125 hours of ICF Level 2 coach-specific training, logged at least 500 hours of paid coaching experience, completed 10 hours of mentor coaching, and passed the ICF Coach Knowledge Assessment. It's the mid-tier ICF credential, above ACC and below MCC. The PCC doesn't specify methodology or school of training. For clients, it's a meaningful verification of sustained coaching experience and formal training. It's professional coaching education, not a clinical license: PCC coaches aren't psychologists or therapists.

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