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Find answers to the most common questions about ICF-accredited coaching certification, ACC and PCC training programs, the ICF credentialing exam, and starting a professional coaching career with GoMasterCoach.

Becoming a Certified Coach

How do I become a certified coach with GoMasterCoach?

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Complete an ICF-accredited training program (ACC or PCC), accumulate coaching hours, receive mentor coaching, pass a performance evaluation, and sit the ICF Credentialing Exam. The full process takes approximately 6 months. GoMasterCoach provides flexible online, in-person (Singapore or Paris), or hybrid formats, access to a Peer Coaching Network, digital coaching tools, AI companion, personal assessments, and a business launch package.

What does a professional coach do?

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A professional coach helps clients gain clarity, make decisions, and take action through structured conversations. Coaching focuses on goals, performance, leadership, confidence, transitions, and sustainable change — all guided by ICF competencies rather than giving advice or therapy.

Do I need prior coaching experience to join?

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No. GoMasterCoach is designed for beginners and professionals from leadership, consulting, HR, or management. ACC assumes no prior experience; PCC builds on ACC foundations. Learning is hands-on through live practice, feedback, and mentor guidance.

Who is GoMasterCoach best suited for?

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Aspiring coaches launching a career, leaders and HR professionals enhancing their skills, and career transitioners moving into professional coaching. Programs are designed for busy professionals, with flexible learning options.

Training Programs & Curriculum

Is GoMasterCoach ICF-accredited?

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Yes. GoMasterCoach is accredited at Level 1 (ACC) and Level 2 (PCC). Training hours count directly toward ICF credentialing, and mentor coaching includes your performance evaluation. Accreditation ensures a smooth credentialing pathway.

What’s the difference between ACC and PCC?

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ACC requires 60 training hours and 100 coaching hours; PCC requires 125 training hours and 500 coaching hours. PCC focuses on advanced skills like deep listening, embodied intelligence, and group coaching facilitation.

What is included in the ACC and PCC programs?

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Both programs include live classes, self-paced learning, mentor coaching, a performance evaluation, personal assessments (DISC, 360, strengths), access to a digital Coaching Toolbox with 20+ tools and AI companion, the Peer Coaching Network, ICF exam prep, and a business launch package.

Cohorts are limited to ~15 participants.

What does the curriculum cover?

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ACC covers foundational coaching skills, trust-building, exploring beliefs, neuroscience techniques, somatic integration, niche and brand clarity, and a capstone project. PCC covers advanced coaching style, NLP, embodied intelligence, supervision, group/team coaching, cultural intelligence, and planning your first 100 days of practice. Each step maps to ICF competencies.

Program Format & Schedule

How long does the program take, and how many hours per week?

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Training lasts ~3 months; the full credentialing process takes ~6 months. Plan 4–5 hours/week for live classes, self-paced learning, practice, and reflection. In-person modules are full days, ideal for intensive learning.

Can I attend from outside Singapore?

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Yes. Programs run online globally with live classes scheduled for multiple time zones, hybrid options, and in-person modules available in Singapore and Paris.

How much does the program cost?

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ACC Online: USD 4,400 / EUR 3,850 / SGD 5,650;
 In-Person Singapore: USD 4,650 / SGD 5,950;
In-Person Paris: USD 4,650 / EUR 3,950.
PCC Bridge Online: USD 4,650 / SGD 5,950.

Fees include training, mentoring, assessments, tools, Peer Coaching Network, business launch, and exam prep. SkillsFuture options available for Singapore residents.

ICF Exam & Credentialing

Will GoMasterCoach prepare me for the ICF exam?

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Yes. GoMasterCoach provides mock exams, self-study resources, and reports a 95% pass rate.

Do I need to be an ICF member to get certified?

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No. Membership is optional. Training hours from an ICF-accredited program are accepted for credentialing whether or not you are a member. Membership can reduce application fees and provide access to additional resources.

What happens if I don’t pass the exam?

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You can retake it. The program’s mock exams and structured coaching practice prepare you for real scenarios tested by ICF.

What are the ACC and PCC ICF exam formats?

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ACC: 60 scenario-based questions, 90 minutes; PCC: 78 scenario-based questions, 180 minutes. Exams assess your ability to apply ICF competencies in real coaching situations, both require 76% to pass. Retakes are allowed after two weeks.

Coaching Career & Opportunities

Can I make a living as a coach?

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Yes, though income depends on skill, niche, and consistency. GoMasterCoach provides a full business launch package, marketing support, and access to a 600+ alumni network for referrals.

Can I coach inside my company after the program?

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Yes. Training enhances internal leadership conversations, performance reviews, and team coaching. ICF credentials add credibility for internal coaching programs.

How long does it take to build a coaching practice?

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Typically 6–18 months to reach a stable practice. Early clients often come from your professional network. GoMasterCoach supports practice through the Peer Coaching Network, business bootcamp, and launch package.

Do I need a niche to start coaching?

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A starting niche helps clients identify you, though it can evolve. GoMasterCoach helps clarify your niche during the curriculum and business launch.

What types of coaching are in demand?

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Leadership, executive, career, performance, and transition coaching. PCC training also covers group and team facilitation, increasingly sought in corporate settings.

About GoMasterCoach

Who are the trainers and mentors?

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Founded by Géraldine Gauthier, MCC, the faculty includes 16 trainers holding ACC, PCC, or MCC credentials, with global experience across executive coaching, leadership, L&D, healthcare, and team facilitation.

Who is Géraldine Gauthier?

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Géraldine is an ICF Master Certified Coach, Gallup Strengths Coach, LinkedIn Top Voice, and founder of GoMasterCoach. She has 15 years in corporate finance leadership and leads GoMasterCoach’s global operations.

What companies have sent professionals to GoMasterCoach?

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Clients include Google, SAP, LVMH, Sephora, Burberry, BNP Paribas, Thomson Reuters, Standard Chartered, Danone, Ubisoft, Enterprise Singapore, and the University of Oxford. Over 600 coaches have completed certification through the program.

Does GoMasterCoach offer corporate or team coaching programs?

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Yes. Services include leadership development, outplacement, and team coaching delivered as ICF CCE programs. Group enrolments for ACC/PCC pathways are also available for organisations.