Whether you’re just starting the journey, or you’ve already had some training and experience, below are the steps to become a credentialed Christian Life Coach through ICCI. Remember, we are with you every step of the way to support and encourage you!
Become a member and unlock $100 in course coupons, member pricing on every course, regular community gatherings, free coaching tools, and more.
Cost: Only $79 / year
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Move at your own pace through online video courses taught by world-class faculty. Start with the Foundations courses and consider adding a specialization as you discover your niche.
For timeline and costs, see “Requirements & Costs” below.
Log your coaching hours and meet with one of our experienced mentors. This is where the training becomes real, and where some of the most important relationships of your coaching life begin.
Timeline: 3–6 months
Cost: approximately $450 – $1,200 depending on the number of required mentoring sessions
When you purchase a Core Credential and/or Specialization, you will receive an application. Once you complete and submit your application along with required references, it will be reviewed (a 1–3 week process). Once approved, you will be notified and receive your credentialing certificate.
Timeline: 1–3 weeks
Cost: $149
After you successfully complete all your course work, field experience, mentoring hours, and the application process – you will receive your Credential as a certified Christian Life Coach!
An ICCI Credential represents your clear identity as a Christian Life Coach and has the backing and endorsement of many leading voices in the field today. Go out and change lives through your coaching – and stay active with the ICCI network for continuing support, a vibrant community, education, events, training, discounts, resources, referral opportunities, and more!
The entry level Associate path (CACLC) starts at around $1,575 (not including discounts that ICCI offers through membership and package deals). That’s less than many one-week conferences and a fraction of what most coaching programs charge. See pricing for all three credential levels in our cost calculator.
Costs & Requirements at a Glance
Associate Credential (CACLC)
Certified Associate Christian Life Coach
$2,500–$5,000
Professional Credential (CPCLC)
Certified Professional Christian Life Coach
$5,000-$10,000
Master Credential (CMCLC)
Certified Master Christian Life Coach
$10,000-$20,000 or more
Note: Costs can be paid incrementally across the program. Membership, courses, credentials, and mentoring sessions are all purchased separately.
†ICCI members receive a free course of their choosing at sign-up ($249 value), which may reduce actual costs.
*ICCI training courses are offered completely online and self-paced. The digital format is easy-to-use and allows you to be flexible and complete each course at your own pace.
**Individuals pursuing the Master credential must be able to document 200 hours, across at least two years, of Christian Life Coaching experience in coaching related activities with clients and/or in the training, equipping, or mentoring of other emerging life coaches.
Estimated costs calculated by course cost ($249 per course) + credential cost ($149) + mentor sessions ($100–$200 per session, paid separately to your mentor) + membership fee ($79) if included. ICCI members receive a free course of their choosing at sign-up ($249 value), which may reduce actual costs.
Take the Find My Path quiz to see the best path for you. If you’re ready to jump in, take the first step and become an ICCI member today.
