At Coaching Outside the Box, we offer ICF PCC renewal programmes designed for coaches who think differently: practical, inspiring, and refreshingly outside the box.
To renew your PCC credential, you can combine Group Mentor Coaching or Group Supervision with one of the following courses to reach the required 40 ICF training hours. Each option provides 30 accredited hours.
This advanced course is designed for experienced coaches ready to elevate their practice to MCC level — refining the presence, mastery, and artistry that define a Master Certified Coach.
You’ll learn to go beyond frameworks and techniques, embracing the depth and nuance that bring true transformation to every conversation.
Through focused practice, debriefs of live and recorded sessions, and personalised mentor feedback, you’ll gain greater self-awareness, uncover blind spots, and strengthen your ability to coach with ease, flow, and authenticity.
This course is not just about achieving a credential — it’s about embodying coaching mastery.
What you will learn
How to demonstrate MCC-level presence and artistry in every conversation
How to identify and overcome blind spots in your coaching practice
Techniques to use nuanced, powerful language that evokes deep awareness and transformation
How to embody the ICF Core Competencies with fluidity and naturalness
You will earn 30 training hours – in the process of being accredited as ICF Level 3 – and gain the confidence to coach with grace, depth, and mastery.
This advanced course is designed for coaches who want to amplify their impact with senior leaders and confidently coach in organizational settings.
You’ll learn how to navigate the unique challenges of working with individuals in positions of power, manage complex dynamics, and foster sustainable change.
This course blends advanced coaching techniques with practical frameworks for contracting, accountability, and partnership.
Through interactive learning, group discussions, and recorded coaching debriefs, you’ll refine your ability to coach with presence and authority.
What you will learn
How to coach senior leaders and individuals with high status with confidence and impact
Strategies for effective contracting and shared accountability in organizational contexts
Techniques to navigate complex client scenarios and manage power dynamics with ease
You will earn 30 ICF accredited training hours, aligned with ICF Core Competencies.
Our Dojo is a dynamic and supportive practice space for coaches who want to refine their skills and grow their mastery through real-time practice, peer learning, and MCC-level feedback — all at no cost.
Each session offers a safe and structured environment where participants rotate roles as coach, client, and observer, gaining rich insight from multiple perspectives.
This series is designed around the ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers, with each monthly session focusing on one specific competency, helping you strengthen one coaching “muscle” at a time.
What you will learn
How to demonstrate the ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers with greater skill and confidence
How to refine your coaching presence through structured, real-time practice with mentor support
By combining practice, reflection, and mentor feedback, you’ll develop confidence, precision, and depth in your coaching conversations.
You will earn 3 ICF training hours per session and benefit from our community dedicated to continuous growth.
This experiential course is designed for coaches who want to bring mindfulness into their coaching practice and create deeper, more transformative conversations.
You’ll learn to cultivate a grounded presence, expand self-awareness, and hold space for your clients to explore who they are in the present moment.
This course helps you shift from doing to being fully present — allowing real transformation to emerge. Through guided practice, mentorship, and reflection, you’ll strengthen your ability to notice what’s happening here and now — in yourself and your clients — and use that awareness to unlock insight and growth.
What you will learn
How to make conscious choices about who you are being in the coaching space
How to use mindfulness to deepen awareness and presence — yours and your clients’
Practical techniques to integrate mindfulness into every stage of the coaching conversation
You will earn 30 ICF-accredited Continuing Coach Education (CCE) hours and gain the confidence to bring calm, clarity, and compassion into your practice.
Here is what our students say about our PCC program.
As an ICF-accredited organization, Coaching Outside The Box is a trusted partner on your journey. Our programs meet the highest global standards, providing a direct and recognised pathway to your PCC credential.
When renewing your ICF ACC credential, it’s normal to have questions about requirements, costs, timelines, and what happens if your credential lapses. Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions to make your renewal journey smoother.
If you fail to renew your ICF PCC credential or meet the recertification requirements by the expiration date, your credential status will lapse after a two-month grace period. Once your credential has lapsed, it is no longer considered active, and you must immediately stop using all ICF credential logos and marks. To reinstate your credential, you will need to follow the steps for renewing an ICF lapsed credential, which may involve additional fees and documentation. Keep on reading to find out more about renewing lapsed credentials.
The ICF provides a two-month (60 days) grace period following the expiration date of your PCC credential. During this time, your credential will remain active, allowing you to submit your renewal application without penalty. However, if you are unable to complete the renewal process by the end of the grace period, your credential will lapse, and you will no longer hold an active PCC credential. In this case, you will have an additional 10 months to renew your credential, but you will be required to provide extra CCEs for each month that your credential has lapsed.
If your PCC credential is expiring and you plan to upgrade to MCC but aren’t ready yet, the grace period still applies: however, once it ends, your PCC credential will lapse.
In other words, you must either renew your PCC or lose it before applying for MCC.
Yes, the entire renewal process can be completed online. Simply log in to your ICF profile, access the Credential Renewal Application, and follow the steps to enter your CCE hours and submit your payment.
No, ICF membership is not required for PCC renewal, but it’s highly beneficial. Membership gives you access to discounted renewal fees, free CCEUs, and opportunities for peer coaching: an excellent way to grow your skills and connect with fellow coaches.
Mentor coaching involves 10 hours of coaching, completed over at least three months, with a focus on refining your skills and bridging the gap between PCC and MCC levels. These hours must be earned within three years of your credential award or last renewal.
Finding a qualified ICF mentor coach is a crucial step in renewing your ICF PCC credential. When searching for a mentor coach, look for someone who holds an ICF credential at the PCC or MCC level, as they have the experience and expertise to guide you through the renewal process.
When evaluating potential mentor coaches, consider their coaching style, areas of expertise, and availability. It’s important to find someone who aligns with your goals and can provide the guidance and support you need to successfully renew your PCC credential.
If you would like to partner with us to renew your ICF PCC credential and advance your coaching career, feel free to contact us!
Yes, many CCEs earned for your PCC renewal can also count toward your MCC credential application, as long as they meet the ICF requirements and fall within the accepted time frame. Always verify that your training provider specifies whether the course is ICF-accredited for both levels.
However, we do recom mend that you join specific MCC coach education to receive training specifically designed to meet the standards and depth required at that level.
No. Once your MCC credential is approved, it replaces your PCC, so there’s no need to renew the PCC separately. However, if your upgrade process takes longer than expected, it’s safer to renew your PCC to avoid any lapse in your credentialed status.
Payments for ICF renewals are made directly through the ICF online portal via major credit cards. If payment is delayed past your expiration date, your renewal will be subject to the grace period and late CCE requirements. Fees are charged in USD, and your bank or card provider will automatically convert your local currency.
A mentor coach with a PCC credential is eligible. However, ICF strongly recommends working with an MCC mentor coach for a richer developmental experience.
Yes, group mentor coaching is accepted by ICF, as long as it meets the 10-hour minimum requirement over at least three months and follows the ICF Core Competencies framework. Up to 7 of the 10 hours may be completed in a group setting; the remaining 3 hours must be one-on-one.
Yes, 10 hours of group as well as individual supervision are accepted by ICF, as an alternative to mentor coaching.
You should keep all CCE certificates, mentor coaching proof, and training records for at least three years after your renewal. This documentation may be requested by ICF in case of a random audit.
Yes. ICF accepts CCE documentation in other languages, but if the course provider is not ICF-accredited, you may need to include a brief translation or course summary in English showing how the content aligns with the ICF Core Competencies.
Hello, I’m Maria, an ICF Professional Certified Coach, Trainer, Facilitator, and Mindfulness Teacher. My superpower is empathetic joy, and I genuinely thrive when contributing to others’ well-being and success.
With a Master’s in Computer Science, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, and expertise as a Senior Agile Coach, I’ve supported organizations through transformations, acquisitions, and rapid growth in the AI and e-commerce industries.
Beyond the technical realm, I’m a Registered Yoga Teacher and Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. My true passion lies in providing holistic support to individuals and teams, enabling self-fulfillment and sustainable change.
I am Italian and have had the privilege of calling Barcelona and Berlin home. Currently, I am based in London.
I co-founded The Mindful Facilitator Certification Program.
I am a multilingual Life Coach, Facilitator, and Mental Health First Aider passionate about helping people move from stuckness and uncertainty into clarity, confidence, and purpose. I’m based in France, and I work in English, French, and sometimes in Spanish.
I trained with the MOE Foundation and I’m currently on the ICF PCC pathway. I’ve coached individuals across industries and continents, with a strong focus on emotional well-being, neurodiversity, and meaningful life transitions.
With a background in International Business and a deep love of learning, I’ve lived, volunteered, traveled, and contributed to development programs globally. I’ve facilitated coaching certification courses, supported students at the University of Oxford, and spoken on international stages and podcasts about resilience and recovery.
