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ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) Certification Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Exam & Cost

ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC) training at Simplilead: live, instructor-led agile certification with hands-on practice, expert trainers and real-world application.

What is the ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) course?

This ICAgile Agile Coaching course develops the coaching stance and skills needed to help individuals and teams improve, covering professional coaching, mentoring, teaching and facilitation. It is for Scrum Masters and aspiring agile coaches who want a structured way to build team capability instead of simply prescribing practices.

What is ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching training about?

This course gives you a clear, structured path through how agile values and the Scrum framework help teams deliver value early, inspect and adapt, and improve continuously. You will learn the underlying principles, when and why to apply them, and how to avoid the mistakes teams make in practice. Sessions are interactive and discussion-led, so you build understanding you can defend on the job — not just exam recall.

Key highlights of the ICP-ACC course

  • Live, instructor-led training delivered by experienced practitioners
  • Hands-on activities, real-world examples and case discussions in every session
  • Practical focus on applying ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching in your own role and organisation
  • Downloadable course materials and reference guides to keep
  • Small-group format with room for your specific questions
  • Certificate of participation from Simplilead, plus guidance toward certification

Skills you will gain

The ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile CoachingICP-ACC) program is built around the capabilities that matter in agile and Scrum:

  • Facilitating effective Scrum events and team conversations
  • Building and ordering a healthy backlog
  • Coaching a self-organising, high-performing team
  • Removing impediments and protecting team focus
  • Measuring flow and delivering value incrementally
  • Fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Who should attend?

This ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching course is ideal for Scrum Masters, product owners, developers, project managers and team leads adopting agile ways of working. There are no rigid prerequisites — just an interest in doing the work well and a willingness to take part in the hands-on sessions.

Why train with Simplilead?

We focus on outcomes, not slideware. Expert trainers, practice-led sessions and ongoing learner support mean you finish the ICP-ACC training able to lead agile teams that ship valuable work predictably and keep getting better — with a credential that signals real capability to employers.

The programme runs for 3 days of live, instructor-led training and leads to a credential awarded by ICAgile (International Consortium for Agile). Certification is awarded on course completion — there is no separate exam.

Who should take the ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) course?

ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) training is designed for professionals who want to apply it in their current or next role, including:

  • Scrum Masters ready to move from process guardians to team coaches
  • Aspiring agile coaches building a foundation of professional coaching skills
  • Delivery managers who coach several teams on agile ways of working
  • Internal coaches in transformation programmes needing a shared approach
  • Technical leads who mentor colleagues and want to coach more effectively

What are the prerequisites for ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®)?

  • No formal prerequisites; practical experience with agile teams is strongly recommended

Live instructor-led training

ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®)

3 Days | Live ClassesExam fee included

What will you learn in the ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) course?

By the end of the training you will be able to:

  • Differentiate the agile coach stances of coaching, mentoring, teaching and facilitating
  • Apply active listening and powerful questioning to unlock a team's own solutions
  • Contract with a coachee or team by agreeing goals, boundaries and success signs
  • Use coaching models such as GROW to structure development conversations
  • Recognise team dynamics and coach through conflict and low trust
  • Create a personal coaching growth plan with feedback and supervision habits

What is the ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) syllabus?

The curriculum is delivered over 3 days and covers 6 modules:

  1. Module 1: The Agile Coach Role

    • Responsibilities of an agile coach
    • Coaching versus consulting
    • Coaching mindset and ethics
    • Self-awareness and presence
  2. Module 2: The Coaching Stances

    • Professional coaching stance
    • Mentoring and teaching stances
    • Facilitating stance
    • Switching stances deliberately
  3. Module 3: Core Coaching Skills

    • Active and deep listening
    • Powerful and open questions
    • Giving direct feedback
    • Reflecting and summarising
  4. Module 4: Coaching Conversations

    • Contracting and goal setting
    • The GROW model
    • Handling resistance
    • Closing and follow-up actions
  5. Module 5: Coaching Teams

    • Team development and dynamics
    • Working agreements and norms
    • Coaching through conflict
    • Building ownership of improvement
  6. Module 6: Growing as a Coach

    • Technical and business domain mastery
    • Seeking feedback and supervision
    • Evaluating coaching impact
    • Creating a personal development plan

How do you get certified after the ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) course?

The credential is awarded by ICAgile (International Consortium for Agile) on completion of the accredited course — there is no separate exam to book, and certification is included with this course.

FormatNo exam — certification is awarded on active participation and completion of in-class assessments set by the accredited training provider
Certification validityLifetime
RenewalNo renewal fees or continuing education requirements

How much does the ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) course cost?

ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) training with SimpliLEAD is priced from US$995, inclusive of the certification exam fee. Pricing covers 3 days of live training, courseware and post-class support. The course page shows the same price converted into your local currency, along with current schedules and offers. Payment is charged in US dollars.

Frequently asked questions

How is the ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) training delivered?

The ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) certification training is delivered as live, instructor-led online classes over 3 days, in small interactive batches with hands-on exercises and real-world examples. You also get session recordings, courseware, and post-class support. Weekday and weekend ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) batches are available, and corporate/in-house delivery can be arranged.

Can I take the ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) course online?

Yes. The ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) certification training is available as live online classes you can join from anywhere, alongside classroom batches in select locations. Both formats cover the same syllabus and prepare you for the ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) certification.

Who should attend the ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) course?

The ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) training course is ideal for Professionals seeking certification, Career switchers, and Team leads.

What are the prerequisites for the ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) certification?

You should have basic understanding of the domain. Beyond that, there are no formal prerequisites for the ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®) training — our trainers take you from fundamentals to applied skills.

Who awards this certification?

The certification is issued by ICAgile (International Consortium for Agile). The course is delivered by Simplilead's ICAgile-authorised instructors.

Is there an exam?

No. ICAgile certifications are earned through full attendance and active participation in the 3 days of learning — there is no separate exam to sit.

Does the certification expire?

No. ICAgile certifications do not expire and require no renewal fees, so the credential remains valid once you've earned it.

How does this fit the ICAgile learning roadmap?

It sits on ICAgile's learning tracks and can be combined with related certifications to progress toward expert-level designations. We'll help you plan the next step.

Do you offer group or corporate training for ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®)?

Yes. We run private cohorts for teams with tailored scheduling, and offer group discounts for three or more participants. Contact us for a corporate/in-house quote.

What is your rescheduling and refund policy?

You can reschedule to a later batch at no extra cost with advance notice. Refunds are handled per our published cancellation policy — reach out to support and we'll help you switch dates or process a refund.

Live instructor-led training

ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC®)

3 Days | Live ClassesExam fee included

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