Coaching ethics
Ethical responsibilities, conflicts of interest and confidentiality.
ICF ACC exam prep and free practice
Preparing for the Associate Certified Coach exam? Try five practice questions, then use the study guides to review ethics, coaching boundaries and the competencies ICF tests.
Free ACC diagnostic
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EthicsWhat the ACC exam covers
ICF specifies the 2019 Core Competencies and the 2020 Code of Ethics for the written ACC Exam.
Definitions and boundaries
The coaching role, related professions and appropriate referrals.
Competencies and techniques
Agreements, core competencies, goal setting and coaching approaches.
ACC exam and study guides
Use the application guides before you apply and the study resources once you’re ready to prepare.
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Frequently asked questions
What ACC prep resources can I use now?
The five-question diagnostic, worked sample questions, syllabus and study guides are available free.
Is the five-question ACC diagnostic free?
Yes. The diagnostic is free, requires no email address and gives you an explanation for every answer when you finish.
How many questions are on the ICF ACC Exam?
The ICF ACC Exam has 60 multiple-choice questions within a 90-minute appointment, including an optional break between its two sections.
Can I take the ICF ACC Exam online?
Yes. Eligible candidates can choose Pearson OnVUE remote proctoring or an in-person Pearson VUE testing centre, subject to availability and testing requirements.
Are TestCertify practice questions official ICF questions?
TestCertify writes its own practice questions. ICF publishes its official sample questions separately.
Which ICF standards should I study for the ACC Exam?
ICF specifies the 2019 Core Competencies and 2020 Code of Ethics for the written ACC Exam. Use the syllabus to see how those references fit the three exam domains.
Inside the ACC prep kit
The kit contains an eight-chapter guide, 150 practice questions with rationales, 90 flashcards, two 60-question timed mock exams, a study schedule and a readiness checklist.