ICF ACC exam cost
ICF currently publishes ACC application fees of $175 for members and $325 for non-members on the Level 1/Level 2 path. Portfolio-path fees are $475 for members and $625 for non-members. The application fee includes the credential review and initial exam; an exam retake is $105.
Current ACC application fees by path
Choose the path supported by your education and documentation. The applicable rate depends on your ICF membership at the time you apply.
| Application path | ICF member | Non-member |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1/Level 2 | $175 | $325 |
| Portfolio | $475 | $625 |
Is the ACC Exam included in the application fee?
ICF’s fee covers the credential application and initial exam. After ICF authorises you to test, use the link in your ICF profile to book with Pearson VUE. Both ACC paths lead to the same credential and written exam.
How much does an ACC Exam retake cost?
ICF lists a $105 USD exam retake fee. Wait 14 days after your first attempt and 30 days after each later attempt. Check with ICF to confirm how many attempts you have remaining.
The same fee may apply when you miss the 48-hour rescheduling or cancellation deadline or when ICF records a no-show. ICF describes a separate process for technical difficulties with remote appointments.
Does ICF membership make the application cheaper?
Member application pricing is $150 lower than non-member pricing on both current ACC paths. That does not automatically mean joining only for the discount is cheaper overall, because membership has its own fee and eligibility conditions.
Compare the current membership cost and benefits with the application discount for your location and circumstances. Do not rely on an old comparison or assume membership is required: applicants can apply at the published non-member price.
What else should you budget for?
The application fee is not the full cost of becoming a coach. Depending on your route, you may also pay for education, mentor coaching, recording or transcription, a performance-evaluation retake, ICF membership, preparation materials, travel, currency conversion or applicable taxes.
Use the live ICF application page as the final authority before paying. Prices and local charges can change.
How to avoid preventable extra costs
- Confirm your application path before paying
- Check every uploaded document against the current path requirements
- Reschedule or cancel at least 48 hours before the appointment
- Run the Pearson system test well before an OnVUE appointment
- Arrive or check in at the time stated in the confirmation email
- Budget for a retake without treating it as an expected outcome
What study resources are available?
The TestCertify ACC study guides and five-question diagnostic are available free.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the ICF ACC application?
ICF currently lists $175 for members and $325 for non-members on the Level 1/Level 2 path, or $475 for members and $625 for non-members on the Portfolio path.
Is the first ACC Exam attempt included?
Yes. ICF describes the application fee as covering application review and examinations. Candidates schedule through Pearson VUE after ICF approval rather than purchasing the first appointment separately.
How much is an ACC Exam retake?
The current candidate guide lists a $105 USD fee for each ACC Exam retake.
Will the ACC Portfolio application fee change in 2027?
ICF expects a lower Portfolio application cost under the April 2027 changes. Check the official fee schedule for the amount that applies when you submit.
Official sources
Exam policies can change. Use these first-party pages to confirm details before applying, paying or scheduling.