ICF Credentialing Exam Preparation Program: Full Guide for Coaches in India, UK, USA, Europe & Singapore

Clearing the ICF Credentialing Exam Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful

You have invested time, money and energy into icf life coach training, mentor coaching and building your coaching hours. Now one last milestone stands between you and your icf credentialed coach status – the ICF Credentialing Exam.

Whether you are working towards ACC or PCC, the same questions come up:

  • What exactly does the exam test?
  • How do I translate ICF Core Competencies into real exam choices?
  • How do I avoid failing and paying the exam fee again?

This ICF Credentialing Exam Preparation Program is designed to answer all of that – especially if you are based in India (Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad), the UK (London, Birmingham, Manchester), USA (New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami), Europe (Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Zurich) or Singapore.

Who This ICF Exam Preparation Program Is For

This program is for you if:

  • You have completed or are close to completing an icf accredited program (Level 1 / Level 2 / ACSTH / ACTP).
  • You are applying for ICF ACC or PCC and want clarity on pcc requirements icf vs acc requirements.
  • You want structured, scenario-based practice – not random free notes.
  • You prefer guidance from an experienced ICF PCC and Mentor Coach rather than guessing what the ICF wants.

Program Overview: What You Get Inside

1. Clear Orientation to the ICF Credentialing Exam

You learn how the exam is structured, what “best coaching answer” means, and how the questions reflect the ICF Core Competencies and ethical guidelines.

  • Understand how competencies show up in the exam for both ACC and PCC.
  • Learn how markers like coaching presence, active listening, evoking awareness and partnering are evaluated.

2. Scenario-Based Mock Tests (150+ Scenarios)

You practice with realistic scenarios that mirror the style and complexity of the ICF exam – not generic quiz questions.

  • Multiple full-length mock tests with detailed feedback.
  • Focus on typical “traps” where coaches confuse mentoring, consulting or therapy with coaching.
  • Develop your own internal “ICF thinking filter” so you can answer confidently.

When you are ready to register, you can use the dedicated offer page:

3. Live De-brief & Clarification Sessions

Based on the program variant you join, you get live or recorded explanations so that you understand why a particular option is the best ICF answer.

  • Guided review of your pattern of mistakes.
  • Clarification of doubts around ICF language and competency interpretations.

4. Integration with Your ICF Pathway & Mentor Coaching

This program connects directly with other solutions in the ICF ecosystem:

How This Program Supports Coaches Across Cities & Time Zones

Coaches from multiple cities join this program while balancing full-time jobs, businesses and family commitments:

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The structure is designed so you can prepare effectively even if you have a busy calendar and multiple responsibilities.

Suggested Learning Path with Knowledge & Positioning Pages

To get maximum value from this program, combine it with deep knowledge and positioning content:

Why Prepare with Anil Dagia?

There are many coaching certification programs and platforms in the market – life coach university, coach training institutes, business schools and more.

What makes this exam prep different is that it is created and led by someone who:

  • Has walked the path from beginner to ICF PCC Mentor Coach.
  • Understands both NLP and ICF coaching and how they interplay in real sessions.
  • Has designed a full ecosystem from foundational training to mentor coaching and business support.

To know more about my background, visit:

How to Join the ICF Credentialing Exam Preparation Program

Your next step is simple:

  • Review your current status – training hours, coaching hours, mentor coaching.
  • Decide your target level – ACC or PCC.
  • Choose your preferred exam prep format from the offer page.

👉 Click here to explore the ICF Credentialing Exam Preparation offer

Or, if you want personal guidance on whether this is the right next move:

👉 Book a Free 30-minute Clarity Call and we’ll map your best route to clearing the exam on your first attempt.

Frequently Asked Questions – ICF Credentialing Exam Preparation Program

Who is the ICF Credentialing Exam Preparation Program designed for?

This ICF Credentialing Exam Preparation Program is designed for coaches who have completed or nearly completed ICF-accredited training and are preparing for the ACC or PCC credential. It is especially useful for coaches in India, the UK, USA, Europe, Dubai and Singapore who want structured practice instead of trying to decode the exam on their own.

How does this exam prep help coaches in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, London and New York?

Coaches in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, London, New York and other major cities often juggle client work, jobs and training. The program gives them focused mock tests, guided explanations and clear competency mapping so they can prepare efficiently, without needing to attend long additional classes or guess what the ICF is really looking for.

Does the program cover ICF Core Competencies and real exam-style scenarios?

Yes. The program is built around ICF Core Competencies and uses exam-style scenarios and case-based questions. You learn to recognise the best ICF-aligned response, differentiate coaching from mentoring or consulting and develop the thinking patterns needed to handle the ICF Credentialing Exam confidently.

Can I use this program if my ICF coach training was from another provider?

You can use this exam preparation program regardless of where you completed your ICF-accredited training. The focus is on aligning your understanding and decision-making with ICF standards, not on promoting any one training provider, so it works for coaches from India, UK, USA, Europe, Dubai, Singapore or any other region.

Will this exam prep also help me improve my actual coaching sessions, not just pass the test?

Yes. By repeatedly working through scenarios that highlight presence, listening, evoking awareness and partnering, you naturally deepen your real coaching skills. Many coaches notice that their sessions with clients in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, London, New York and other cities become cleaner, more powerful and more aligned with ACC or PCC standards while they prepare for the exam.

Meet Anil Dagia



I am a well-recognized ICF credentialed coach (PCC), a strategic consultant and a trainer with long list of clients, and protégés who freely credit me for their upward growth in career and in life. As an established NLP Trainer. I am also an ICF credentialed mentor coach.

Pathbreaking Leadership



I achieved global recognition when I got my NLP Practitioner/Master Practitioner Accredited by ICF in 2014. Many global leaders in the world of NLP recognized and acknowledged this as an unprecedented accomplishment not just for myself but for the world of NLP. Subsequently, this created a huge wave of followers around the globe, replicating the phenomenon. I have conducted trainings around the globe having trained/coached over 50,000 people across 26 nationalities.

Unconventional, No Box Thinker



I have been given the title of Unconventional, No Box Thinker and I am probably one of the most innovative NLP trainer. Over the course of my journey I have incorporated the best practices from coaching, behavioral economics, psycho-linguistics, philosophy, mainstream psychology, neuroscience & even from the ancient field of Tantra along with many more advanced methodologies & fields of study. You will find that my workshops & coaching will always include principles and meditation techniques from the field of Tantra leading to profound transformations.

Highly Acclaimed



- Interview published on Front Page in Times of India - Pune Times dated 18-Oct-2013, India's most widely read English newspaper with an average issue readership of 76.5 lakh (7.65 million) !!
- Interview published 27-Sep-2013 & a 2nd Interview published 10-Jul-2014 in Mid-Day, the most popular daily for the Young Urban Mobile Professionals across India
- Interview aired on Radio One 94.3 FM on 27-Nov-2013, the most popular FM radio station across India