ICF PCC/MCC Exam Prep Courses and Exam Simulators For the Current and New (2026) Exam
Pass the current or the new 2026 ICF PCC-MCC exam on your first attempt with a self-paced exam prep and practice program developed by ICF-credentialed coaches. (Updated in October 2026)
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Choose Your ICF PCC/MCC Exam Prep Course
Pick the course for the exam you will sit. Both cost $119.90 for two months of access, and both come with the Pass-or-Refund Guarantee.
PCC/MCC Complete: Current Exam
For the current ICF Credentialing Exam, available until March 31, 2027
- Based on the 2019 ICF Core Competencies and the 2020 ICF Code of Ethics, plus the 2025 Code of Ethics to keep you up to date
- One full exam simulator with 80 scenarios
- Explanations for all four options in every scenario
- Lessons on all ICF Core Competencies and the Code of Ethics
- 176 flashcards and knowledge-check quizzes
- 2 months unlimited access, one payment
New PCC-MCC Exam Course
For the new ICF PCC-MCC Exam, available from November 10, 2026
- Based on the 2025 ICF Core Competencies and the 2025 ICF Code of Ethics
- Two full exam simulators, 160 questions in total (88 scenarios and 72 knowledge questions)
- Explanations for all four options in every question
- Lessons on all ICF Core Competencies and the Code of Ethics
- 176 flashcards and knowledge-check quizzes
- 2 months unlimited access, one payment
Not sure which exam you will sit? Check your exam appointment: the current exam is 180 minutes and the new exam is 150 minutes. If you sit on or after November 10, 2026, you will be offered the new exam by default. Picked the wrong course? Email support@expertcoach.co and we will switch you to the other one.
Current vs New ICF PCC/MCC Exam Format and Scoring
Available
- Current exam
- Until March 31, 2027
- New PCC-MCC Exam
- From November 10, 2026
Questions
- Current exam
- 78 coaching scenarios
- New PCC-MCC Exam
- 80 questions: 44 scenarios and 36 knowledge-based
Appointment length
- Current exam
- 180 minutes
- New PCC-MCC Exam
- 150 minutes
Question format
- Current exam
- Situational judgment: select the best and worst actions from four options
- New PCC-MCC Exam
- The same situational judgment scenarios (select the best and worst actions), plus knowledge-based multiple-choice questions
What it assesses
- Current exam
- The 2019 ICF Core Competencies and the 2020 ICF Code of Ethics
- New PCC-MCC Exam
- The 2025 ICF Core Competencies and the 2025 ICF Code of Ethics
Passing score
- Current exam
- 460 out of 600
- New PCC-MCC Exam
- 460 out of 600
Difficulty and pass rate
- Current exam
- 75% first-attempt pass rate (2023)
- New PCC-MCC Exam
- The same as the current exam, according to ICF
Our course
- Current exam
- PCC/MCC Complete
- New PCC-MCC Exam
- New PCC-MCC Exam Course
| Current exam | New PCC-MCC Exam | |
|---|---|---|
| Available | Until March 31, 2027 | From November 10, 2026 |
| Questions | 78 coaching scenarios | 80 questions: 44 scenarios and 36 knowledge-based |
| Appointment length | 180 minutes | 150 minutes |
| Question format | Situational judgment: select the best and worst actions from four options | The same situational judgment scenarios (select the best and worst actions), plus knowledge-based multiple-choice questions |
| What it assesses | The 2019 ICF Core Competencies and the 2020 ICF Code of Ethics | The 2025 ICF Core Competencies and the 2025 ICF Code of Ethics |
| Passing score | 460 out of 600 | 460 out of 600 |
| Difficulty and pass rate | 75% first-attempt pass rate (2023) | The same as the current exam, according to ICF |
| Our course | PCC/MCC Complete | New PCC-MCC Exam Course |
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Inside ExpertCoach.Co PCC/MCC Exam Prep
Developed by ICF-credentialed coaches for structured, self-paced PCC/MCC exam preparation.
The PCC/MCC Exam Prep Curriculum
Both courses follow the same structured study program, with the same lessons, quizzes and flashcards. Only the exam simulator differs, so it matches the exam you will sit.
1 Introduction
1 lesson
Introduction
1 lesson
- Before You Start
2 About the ICF PCC/MCC Exam
1 lesson
About the ICF PCC/MCC Exam
1 lesson
- All You Need to Know About the ICF Credentialing Exam
3 ICF Core Competencies
11 lessons · 1 quiz
ICF Core Competencies
11 lessons · 1 quiz
- Understanding the ICF Core Competencies
- Competency 1: Demonstrates Ethical Practice
- Competency 2: Embodies a Coaching Mindset
- Competency 3: Establishes and Maintains Agreements
- Competency 4: Cultivates Trust and Safety
- Competency 5: Maintains Presence
- Competency 6: Listens Actively
- Competency 7: Evokes Awareness
- Competency 8: Facilitates Client Growth
- Mastering the ICF Core Competencies on Your PCC Exam
- Mini Quiz: ICF Core Competencies 10 questions
4 ICF Code of Ethics
16 lessons · 4 quizzes
ICF Code of Ethics
16 lessons · 4 quizzes
- A Note on Your Prep: The New vs. Old Code of Ethics
- Understanding the ICF Code of Ethics
- ICF Code of Ethics Part 1, 2 & 3
- Part 4, Section 1: Agreements for Client and/or Sponsor
- Quiz: Agreements for Client and/or Sponsor Engagement 10 questions
- Part 4, Section 2: Confidentiality and Legal Compliance
- Quiz: Confidentiality 12 questions
- Part 4, Section 3: Professional Conduct & Conflict of Interest
- Part 4, Section 4: Commitment to Delivering Consistent Value
- Part 4, Section 5: Professional Integrity and Accountability
- Part 5: The Pledge of Ethics
- Insights and Considerations For Ethics
- ICF Guide: Referring a Client to Therapy
- Quiz: Referring a Client to Therapy 10 questions
- Exam Tips for ICF Code of Ethics
- Mini Quiz: ICF Code of Ethics 5 questions
5 Extra Resources
2 lessons
Extra Resources
2 lessons
- The New ICF Code of Ethics: What You Need to Know
- The New ICF Core Competencies (October 2025)
6 Smart Flashcards
176 cards
Smart Flashcards
176 cards
- ICF Core Competency Flashcards 126 cards
- ICF Code of Ethics Flashcards 50 cards
7 PCC/MCC Exam Simulator (Unlimited Attempts)
80 or 160 questions, depending on your course
PCC/MCC Exam Simulator (Unlimited Attempts)
80 or 160 questions, depending on your course
- Current exam course: PCC/MCC Practice Scenarios 80 scenarios
- New exam course: Full Exam 1 (44 scenarios and 36 knowledge questions) 80 questions
- New exam course: Full Exam 2 (44 scenarios and 36 knowledge questions) 80 questions
Which ICF PCC/MCC Exam Should You Sit?
The new PCC-MCC Exam launches on November 10, 2026. The current exam remains available through March 31, 2027, so until then you choose which one to sit. PCC and MCC candidates take the same written exam at both levels.
Both exams lead to the same credential and use the same passing score. Sit the current exam if you prefer its scenario-only format and can sit by March 31, 2027. Sit the new exam if you would rather have a shorter exam with less reading, or if you will sit after March 31, 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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About our PCC/MCC exam prep courses
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