ICF Executive Coach Certification

Yes. The Executive Coach Certification Program at USA Coach Academy is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) at the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) level. This means the program meets the highest standards for coach education, practical experience, and ethical practice.

Graduating from USA Coach Academy’s PCC-level Executive Coach Certification Program positions you to apply for your PCC credential, providing global recognition and credibility for coaching top executives, senior leaders, and high-performing teams. The program is built to prepare you for real-world executive coaching situations with hands-on experiential learning and practice throughout the curriculum.

This program is specifically designed for professionals aiming to coach senior leaders, executives, and high-performing teams in corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial settings. Participants typically include:

• Senior managers and executives looking to develop coaching skills to support their teams

• HR and talent development professionals focusing on leadership development

• Experienced coaches who want to specialize in executive and organizational coaching

The curriculum equips you with the skills, frameworks, and confidence to enhance leadership effectiveness and drive measurable organizational impact.

While prior coaching experience can be helpful, it is not required. The program builds from foundational PCC-level competencies to advanced executive coaching techniques.

You’ll receive mentorship from PCC-accredited coaches, practice coaching executives through realistic scenarios, and develop skills in facilitating leadership conversations, managing complex organizational dynamics, and guiding top performers to achieve their goals.

The Executive Coach Certification Program is delivered over 28 weeks. It is fully online, allowing you to balance your learning with professional and personal commitments.

During this time, you’ll participate in live virtual classes, mentor coaching sessions, observation clinics, and practical labs that provide hands-on experience coaching executives and leadership teams. Mentors help ensure you progress at a pace that suits your schedule and learning style.

Tuition for the Executive Coach Certification Program at USA Coach Academy is $11,700. This includes:

• All course materials and PCC-level curriculum

• Individual and group mentor coaching

• Observation clinics and practical coaching labs

• Certification fees

Flexible payment plans are available, allowing you to spread the cost over several months. Documentation can also be provided to support employer professional development reimbursement.

The curriculum combines ICF PCC Core Competencies with executive and organizational coaching strategies. You’ll learn to:

• Facilitate high-impact coaching conversations with senior leaders

• Guide executives through strategic decision-making and goal achievement

• Develop leadership presence, influence, and performance in teams

• Integrate organizational insights, emotional intelligence, and leadership psychology

• Build a professional executive coaching practice and niche

Hands-on labs, mentor coaching, and observation clinics ensure you graduate ready to coach executives and high-level leaders effectively.

Yes. The program is designed for busy professionals. Live sessions are scheduled with flexibility, and recordings are available for review. Weekly time commitment is typically 4–6 hours, allowing you to integrate learning with your work responsibilities while applying coaching techniques in real time.