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Prepare for the MCS framework
Understand the purpose, structure and expectations of the ICF Mentor Coach Specialization and how the Credit for Prior Learning Path recognises substantial prior experience.
Credit for Prior Learning Path · European Cohort · Live Online
A focused 10-hour education program for experienced mentor coaches preparing to apply for the ICF Mentor Coach Specialization through the Credit for Prior Learning Path, at ACC, PCC and MCC levels.
The pathway
The ICF Mentor Coach Specialization creates a globally recognised benchmark for mentor coaching preparation and practice. For experienced practitioners, the Credit for Prior Learning Path combines proven experience with focused education aligned with the ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies.
Understand the purpose, structure and expectations of the ICF Mentor Coach Specialization and how the Credit for Prior Learning Path recognises substantial prior experience.
Translate what you already do into the six ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies, from ethical practice and agreements to formative appraisal, skill development and group mentor coaching.
Refine how you observe live or recorded coaching, identify evidence at ACC, PCC and MCC levels, and offer clear, non-judgmental developmental feedback.
Complete 10 hours of mentor coaching education aligned with the ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies, one of the requirements for the Credit for Prior Learning Path.
Philosophy
We approach the ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies as a practical framework for ethical, relational and evidence-informed work. Observation and evaluation matter, but they always serve learning, confidence and sustainable skill development.
You will connect your existing experience to a clearer professional framework and leave better equipped to establish agreements, manage the learning process, conduct formative appraisals and facilitate meaningful development at ACC, PCC and MCC levels.
You will not leave with a script. You will leave with a richer relationship to your own coaching — and the confidence and skill to hold that space for others.
"The purpose is not to create copies of the mentor coach. It is to help each coach develop competence in a way that remains genuinely their own."
The right fit
This program is specifically designed for experienced mentor coach practitioners who intend to apply through the ICF Credit for Prior Learning Path.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the program, you will have connected your prior experience to the full ICF Mentor Coaching Competency Model and completed 10 hours of aligned education.
Apply the ICF Code of Ethics, clarify the distinctions between coaching, mentor coaching, supervision and assessment, and manage recordings and sensitive data responsibly.
Establish transparent agreements for the engagement and each session, including goals, responsibilities, confidentiality and the desired ACC, PCC or MCC standard.
Co-create an inclusive learning environment, tailor development plans and make room for reflection, practice and integration between sessions.
Observe coaching evidence and discuss strengths, growth opportunities and developmental trends in relation to ACC, PCC and MCC performance expectations.
Offer specific, non-judgmental observations and guidance while helping each coach integrate new learning with their own values and unique coaching style.
Create collaborative group learning, facilitate practice and demonstration, manage group dynamics and invite meaningful participation from every member.
Program structure
The five live online sessions translate the six ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies into practical mentor coaching work for ACC, PCC and MCC specialization levels.
Session 1 · 2 hours
We establish the professional foundation of mentor coaching: ethical practice, role clarity, data protection and the distinctions between coaching, mentor coaching, coaching supervision, performance assessment, therapy and other support roles.
Session 2 · 2 hours
Learn to contract clearly for the overall engagement and for individual sessions. We explore developmental goals, measures of success, credential-level expectations, learning preferences and how to design enough space for practice and integration.
Session 3 · 2 hours
Develop critical listening and observation skills for live and recorded coaching. Learn to identify competency evidence, clarify expectations at ACC, PCC and MCC levels, and partner with the coach to explore strengths, opportunities and patterns across sessions.
Session 4 · 2 hours
Move from observation into development. Practise offering clear and non-judgmental feedback, modelling coaching competencies, acknowledging strengths and guiding improvement without imposing your own style on the coach.
Session 5 · 2 hours
Integrate the full competency model and explore the specific demands of group mentor coaching. We conclude by mapping the Credit for Prior Learning requirements and clarifying the separate evaluation training and evidence needed for ACC, PCC and MCC applications.
The learning experience
This is focused professional education for experienced practitioners. Short teaching segments are combined with reflection, discussion, observation and practical application.
Five live two-hour sessions via Zoom, scheduled for a European audience. Sessions combine concise input with reflection, discussion and practical exercises.
Work directly with the six ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies and apply them to realistic mentor coaching situations across ACC, PCC and MCC levels.
A small European cohort creates room for questions, comparison of practice across contexts and meaningful professional dialogue.
Structured reflection helps you examine your existing approach, identify strengths and blind spots, and connect experience with the ICF framework.
Receive practical frameworks and reference materials that support agreements, formative appraisal, developmental feedback and application preparation.
Learn with experienced mentor coaches from different European countries and professional contexts, broadening your view of effective mentor coaching practice.
Meet your trainer
Tom Hallez is an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) and ICF Mentor Coach, serving as the Lead Mentor Coach for the YourCoach ICF Accredited Level 1 and Level 2 Coach Education Programs.
He is responsible for the mentor coaching program, the assessment of coaching recordings and the facilitation of YourCoach's bi-monthly peer reflection sessions. His approach combines high professional standards with warmth, curiosity and respect for each coach's unique style and learning journey.
With more than 20 years of experience in coaching, leadership development and coach education, Tom supports experienced coaches in seeing their work more clearly, developing their competencies and translating honest feedback into meaningful growth.
Why us
YourCoach has developed coaches and coach educators for more than 15 years. This program brings that experience into a focused European preparation route for experienced mentor coach practitioners.
YourCoach delivers ICF-accredited Level 1 and Level 2 coach education and works continuously with mentor coaching, observed coaching and credential-level assessment.
The program connects the official competency model to the real decisions mentor coaches make when contracting, observing, evaluating, giving feedback and supporting development.
A small cohort allows experienced practitioners to compare approaches, test assumptions and work with nuanced questions across ACC, PCC and MCC levels.
The dates and evening schedule are designed for participants across Europe, with all teaching delivered live online in English.
Tom Hallez brings more than 20 years of coaching and coach education experience, together with direct responsibility for mentor coaching and recording assessment within accredited programs.
Participants who meet the attendance requirements receive a certificate confirming 10 hours of mentor coaching education aligned with the ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies.
Participant reflections
"Practical, insightful and always tailored to the questions that matter. An open, safe environment where real learning happens."
"An interactive, supportive and enjoyable learning experience that really helped me sharpen my coaching skills."
"Practical, to the point and immediately applicable. It gave me fresh perspectives on the challenges I face in my coaching."
Questions
Still have a question? Write to us via the registration form and we will get back to you within two working days.
It is designed for experienced mentor coach practitioners applying through the Credit for Prior Learning Path. ICF requires an active PCC or MCC credential, or a renewed ACC credential in good standing.
Yes. Participants receive a certificate confirming 10 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) hours in Mentor Coaching Education. These hours are aligned with the ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies and satisfy the education requirement for the ICF Mentor Coach Specialization Credit for Prior Learning Path.
Yes. The mentor coaching competency framework applies across all three levels. The program addresses mentor coaching at ACC, PCC and MCC levels, while the separate evaluation training required by ICF remains level-specific.
No. This program covers the 10-hour education requirement for the Credit for Prior Learning Path. You must also meet the credential and experience requirements, complete the applicable ACC BARS, PCC Markers and/or MCC BARS evaluation training, and submit a successful ICF application.
You must have provided mentor coaching to at least five individuals through eligible independent mentor coaching clients, students mentored within an ICF-accredited Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 program, or a combination of both.
You need the current ICF coaching skills evaluation training, or equivalent, for each specialization level you seek: ACC BARS Training, eligible PCC Markers Training and/or MCC BARS Training. These courses do not count toward the 10 education hours.
Because the program consists of only five live sessions, full attendance is expected to receive the 10-hour certificate. Contact us before registering if you foresee a scheduling conflict.
The next cohort meets on 5, 8, 12, 15 and 19 October 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00 Central European time.
Practical details
5, 8, 12, 15 and 19 October 2026. Each session runs from 19:00 to 21:00 Central European time.
Five live online sessions via Zoom, delivered in English for an international European cohort.
€495 + VAT. The fee includes all five live online sessions, learning materials and your certificate of completion.
English. The timing is designed to accommodate participants from across European time zones.
Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate confirming 10 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) hours in Mentor Coaching Education, aligned with the ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies. These 10 CCE hours satisfy the education requirement for the ICF Mentor Coach Specialization Credit for Prior Learning Path. Final approval of the MCS application remains subject to all ICF requirements.
A small European cohort creates space for interaction, nuanced questions and shared learning among experienced practitioners.
Apply now
Register your interest in the October 2026 cohort. We will contact you with the final practical information, participation fee and enrolment steps.
We will be in touch within two working days with the final practical details and answers to any questions you shared.
