ICF 团队教练认证与专项认证一览:ACTC、MCS、CSS
ICF Certification and Specializations Beyond ACC, PCC and MCC: ACTC, MCS and CSS
适合谁读:已持有 ACC、PCC 或 MCC,想了解 ICF 在三级证书之外还设有哪些认可项目的教练;需要核实团队教练、导师或督导者资质的学员和组织。
本文内容:ICF 目前列出的三个项目——ACTC 团队教练认证、MCS 导师教练专项认证、CSS 教练督导专项认证——各自是什么、面向谁、主要要求类别、ICF 对它的称呼和官方页面。每项只列要点,细则见各篇专文。
ICF 列出的项目
ICF 官网“Credentialing”菜单分两组:
- “Core Credentials”:ACC、PCC、MCC;
- “Specializations”:Certified Team Coach (ACTC)、Specialized Coach Supervisor (CSS)、Specialized Mentor Coach (MCS)。
截至核对日,ICF 专项认证总览页只列出这三项;“Specialization Updates”栏目所列公告涉及 MCS 与 CSS。
ICF 比较页写明,专项认证面向有经验的教练,“each specialization builds on the foundation of an ICF credential”(本站译文:每项专项认证都建立在 ICF 证书的基础之上)。
同一页对三者的区分(本站概括):
- ACC、PCC、MCC 着重个人教练技能与对个人客户的理解;
- ACTC 面向与团队合作的教练;
- MCS 和 CSS 把关注点从“教练客户”转向“支持教练”。
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三项对照
下表为本站按 ICF 比较页与各项目页整理:
| ACTC | MCS | CSS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICF 正式名称 | Advanced Certification in Team Coaching | Mentor Coach Specialization | Coaching Supervisor Specialization |
| ICF 的称呼 | certification(认证) | specialization(专项认证) | specialization(专项认证) |
| 须持有的 ICF 证书 | ACC、PCC 或 MCC | PCC、MCC 或已续证的 ACC | PCC 或 MCC |
| 培训 | 团队教练培训 60 小时以上(另有其他路径) | 导师教练培训 41 小时以上,含评估培训(另有先前学习认可路径) | 教练督导培训 41 小时以上 |
| 经验 | 团队教练项目(engagement) | 标准路径不要求;先前学习认可路径须为 5 人以上提供导师教练 | 无要求 |
| 接受督导 | 要求 | 无要求 | 无要求 |
| 考试 | ICF Team Coaching Certification Exam | 无 | 无 |
| 有效期 | 每 3 年续证 | 3 年 | 3 年 |
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ACTC:团队教练认证
是什么:ACTC 全称 Advanced Certification in Team Coaching。ICF 总览页称其“recognizes experienced coaches who partner with teams”(本站译文:认可与团队合作的有经验教练)。
ICF 的称呼:ICF 称之为 certification,菜单标签为“Certified Team Coach (ACTC)”,列在“Specializations”组下,比较页也把它列入专项认证比较表。本站称“ACTC 认证”,与《ICF 团队教练标准与 ACTC》一致。
面向谁:持有 ACC、PCC 或 MCC、从事团队教练的教练。
主要要求类别:
- 有效的 ACC、PCC 或 MCC;
- 团队教练培训;
- 团队教练项目经验;
- 接受教练督导;
- 通过 ICF Team Coaching Certification Exam。
ICF 列出三种申请方式,培训时数、项目数量、督导时数和费用各不相同。
ACTC 每 3 年续证一次,须保持 ACC、PCC 或 MCC 有效。
申请方式、考试、督导者资格、续证细则见《ICF 团队教练标准与 ACTC》。
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MCS:导师教练专项认证
是什么:MCS 全称 Mentor Coach Specialization。ICF MCS 页称其认可完成了导师教练专门培训的教练,培训与 ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies 对应。
ICF 的称呼:specialization。MCS 页写明:“Unlike an ICF credential, the MCS does not require an exam.”(本站译文:与 ICF 证书不同,MCS 不需要考试。)同页说明 MCS 不取代持有者原有的证书。
面向谁:为 ICF 认证申请人和续证者提供导师教练的教练。
2027 年 1 月 1 日起,ACC、PCC、MCC 申请人新做的导师教练时数须由持 MCS 的导师提供。
级别:分 ACC、PCC、MCC 三级,与三级证书对应。
主要要求类别:
- 有效的 PCC、MCC 或已续证的 ACC;
- 与 ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies 对应的导师教练培训,并满足实时学习比例;
- 所申请级别的 ICF 评估培训;
- 导师教练经验:标准路径不要求,先前学习认可路径要求。
申请路径、费用、续证和 Mentor Coach Registry 见《ICF 导师教练与 MCS 专项认证》。
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CSS:教练督导专项认证
是什么:CSS 全称 Coaching Supervisor Specialization。ICF CSS 页称其认可完成了教练督导专门培训的教练,培训与 ICF Coaching Supervision Competencies 对应。
ICF 的称呼:specialization。CSS 页写明:“Unlike an ICF credential, the CSS recognizes specialized education in a distinct area of coaching practice.”(本站译文:与 ICF 证书不同,CSS 认可的是某一特定执业领域的专门培训。)菜单标签为“Specialized Coach Supervisor (CSS)”。
面向谁:为 ICF 持证人、ACTC 持有者和 ACTC 申请人提供督导的督导者。
2027 年 1 月 1 日起,ACC、PCC、MCC 续证所用的新督导时数,督导者须持 CSS 或其他教练或督导专业机构的督导认证。
主要要求类别:
- 有效的 PCC 或 MCC(持其他全球认可教练机构高级证书的,ICF 请其联系 support@coachingfederation.org 咨询资格);
- 41 小时以上教练督导培训,至少 50% 为实时学习;
- 为 ACTC 申请人或持有者提供督导的,还须持 ACTC 或其他专业机构的团队教练证书。
CSS 只有一条申请路径,不需要考试。
CSS 有效期 3 年。持有者将列入 ICF Coaching Supervisor Registry;ICF CSS 申请公告(2026 年 9 月 14 日)称该名录“forthcoming”(即将推出)。
督导定义、续证学分计法和督导者要求见《ICF 教练督导》。
来源:
- ICF:CSS
- ICF 公告:Now Available: ICF Coaching Supervisor Specialization (CSS) Application
- ICF 公告:New ICF Coaching Supervisor Specialization
申请费与续证费
三项的申请费、续证费(会员 / 非会员,美元):
| 申请费 | 续证费 | |
|---|---|---|
| ACTC | 200—250 / 300—350,按申请方式不同 | 100 / 150 |
| MCS | 至 2027 年 3 月 50 / 125;2027 年 4 月起 125 / 200 | 100 / 200 |
| CSS | 至 2027 年 3 月 50 / 125;2027 年 4 月起 125 / 200 | 100 / 200 |
续证的一般规则见《ICF 证书续证》。
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面向培训机构的高级课程认证
以上三项面向教练个人。ICF 另有面向培训机构的高级课程认证,分别对应三项:
- Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching,对应 ACTC,见《ICF 团队教练标准与 ACTC》;
- Advanced Accreditation in Mentor Coaching,ICF 公告称其帮助学员取得 MCS;
- Advanced Accreditation in Coaching Supervision,ICF 公告称其帮助学员取得 CSS。
后两项的课程标准与费用,所引公告未写明,以 ICF 官网为准。
来源:
- ICF:Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching
- ICF 公告:Introducing Advanced Accreditations in Mentor Coaching and Coaching Supervision
ICF Certification and Specializations Beyond ACC, PCC and MCC: ACTC, MCS and CSS
ICF 团队教练认证与专项认证一览:ACTC、MCS、CSS
Who this is for: ACC, PCC and MCC holders looking at what ICF recognises beyond the three credentials, and learners or organisations checking a team coach's, mentor's or supervisor's qualifications.
What it covers: the three programmes ICF lists today (the ACTC, the MCS and the CSS): what each is, who it is for, its main requirement categories, what ICF calls it, and its official page. Details are in our dedicated articles.
What ICF lists
ICF's Credentialing menu has two groups: "Core Credentials" (ACC, PCC, MCC) and "Specializations" (Certified Team Coach (ACTC), Specialized Coach Supervisor (CSS), Specialized Mentor Coach (MCS)). As of our check date, the Specializations overview lists only these three; the announcements on the Specialization Updates page concern the MCS and CSS. ICF's comparison page says specializations are for experienced coaches and that "each specialization builds on the foundation of an ICF credential". In our summary of that page: ACC, PCC and MCC focus on personal coaching skills with individual clients; the ACTC is for coaches who partner with teams; the MCS and CSS shift the focus from coaching clients to supporting coaches.
At a glance
| ACTC | MCS | CSS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Advanced Certification in Team Coaching | Mentor Coach Specialization | Coaching Supervisor Specialization |
| ICF's term | certification | specialization | specialization |
| Credential held | ACC, PCC or MCC | PCC, MCC or renewed ACC | PCC or MCC |
| Education | 60+ hours in team coaching (other options exist) | 41+ hours in mentor coaching, incl. evaluation training (a Credit for Prior Learning path also exists) | 41+ hours in coaching supervision |
| Experience | Team coaching engagements | None on the Standard path; mentored 5+ clients on the Credit for Prior Learning path | None |
| Supervision received | Required | None | None |
| Exam | ICF Team Coaching Certification Exam | None | None |
| Validity | Renew every 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
ACTC
ICF says the ACTC "recognizes experienced coaches who partner with teams". ICF calls it a certification; its menu label is "Certified Team Coach (ACTC)", listed under Specializations, and it appears in the specialization comparison table. Main requirement categories: an active ACC, PCC or MCC; team coaching education; team coaching engagements; coaching supervision; and the ICF Team Coaching Certification Exam. There are three application options with different hours, engagements, supervision and fees. It renews every three years and requires an active ACC, PCC or MCC. See our article 13.
MCS
The MCS recognises coaches who have completed mentor coaching education aligned with the ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies. ICF calls it a specialization: "Unlike an ICF credential, the MCS does not require an exam." It does not replace the holder's credential. It is offered at ACC, PCC and MCC levels and is for coaches who mentor credential and renewal applicants; from 1 January 2027, new mentor coaching hours for ACC, PCC and MCC applicants must be with an MCS holder. Requirement categories: an active PCC, MCC or renewed ACC; mentor coaching education with a synchronous share; ICF evaluation training for each level; mentor coaching experience only on the Credit for Prior Learning path. See our article 09.
CSS
The CSS recognises coaches who have completed coaching supervision education aligned with the ICF Coaching Supervision Competencies. ICF calls it a specialization: "Unlike an ICF credential, the CSS recognizes specialized education in a distinct area of coaching practice." Its menu label is "Specialized Coach Supervisor (CSS)". It is for supervisors of ICF credential-holders, ACTC holders and ACTC applicants; from 1 January 2027, new supervision hours used for ACC, PCC or MCC renewal must be with a CSS holder or a supervisor accredited by another coaching or supervision body. Requirements: an active PCC or MCC (holders of an advanced credential from another globally recognised body are asked to contact support@coachingfederation.org); 41+ hours of supervision education, at least 50% synchronous; for supervisors of ACTC applicants or holders, also the ACTC or another body's team coaching credential. One application path; no exam; valid for three years. Holders will be listed in the ICF Coaching Supervisor Registry, which ICF's CSS application announcement (14 September 2026) calls "forthcoming". See our article 16.
Fees (member / non-member, USD)
| Application | Renewal | |
|---|---|---|
| ACTC | 200–250 / 300–350, by option | 100 / 150 |
| MCS | 50 / 125 through March 2027; 125 / 200 from April 2027 | 100 / 200 |
| CSS | 50 / 125 through March 2027; 125 / 200 from April 2027 | 100 / 200 |
For general renewal rules, see our article 04.
Programme accreditations
The three items above are for individual coaches. ICF also has advanced accreditations for education providers: the Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching (linked to the ACTC; see article 13), and the Advanced Accreditation in Mentor Coaching and the Advanced Accreditation in Coaching Supervision, which ICF's announcement says prepare learners for the MCS and CSS respectively. The standards and fees of the latter two are not given in that announcement.
Sources:
- ICF: ICF Specializations overview
- ICF: Compare credentials and specializations
- ICF: Specialization Updates
- ICF: ACTC
- ICF: MCS
- ICF announcement: Raising Standards, Strengthening Your Path
- ICF: CSS
- ICF: Apply for a credential
- ICF: Renew your credential
- ICF: Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching
- ICF announcement: Now Available: ICF Coaching Supervisor Specialization (CSS) Application
- ICF announcement: New ICF Coaching Supervisor Specialization
- ICF announcement: Introducing Advanced Accreditations in Mentor Coaching and Coaching Supervision