ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Vocabulary Game
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About the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 18 exam terms across 3 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Free CETopics in the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Vocabulary Game
Professional conduct
Scope of practice
Core competencies
Sources for these terms (4)
- Updated ICF Core Competency Model (October 2019) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- ICF Code of Ethics (2020) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- ICF ACC Credential Exam · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Candidate Guide (revised September 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the ICF ACC Exam
The ICF ACC Exam is the multiple-choice testable component for the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential. It has 60 knowledge-based questions with four options and one correct answer each, delivered in two sections of 30 over 90 minutes. It is built on the eight ICF Core Competencies (2019 update) and the ICF Code of Ethics (2020). The other ACC requirements — 60+ hours of coach-specific training, 100+ coaching hours, and 10+ hours of mentor coaching — are portfolio-based and not measured on the MCQ exam.
Exam sponsor: International Coaching Federation (ICF) via Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
60 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
460 on a 200–600 scaled score
Exam / Certification Fees
Included in ACC application (Level 1/2: $175 member / $325 non-member); retake $105
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: ICF does not publish official ACC Exam pass rates. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ICF ACC vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the ICF ACC vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 18 ICF ACC terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the ICF ACC terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) via Pearson VUE content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the ICF ACC Exam?
It is a 60-question, 90-minute multiple-choice exam with four options and one correct answer per item, delivered in two sections of 30 with an optional 10-minute break. It tests applied knowledge of the eight ICF Core Competencies and the ICF Code of Ethics and is the testable MCQ component of the ACC credential. It launched in November 2024 as a separate exam from the situational-judgment PCC/MCC Credentialing Exam.
What are the other ACC requirements besides the exam?
ACC also requires 60+ hours of coach-specific education (ICF-accredited or non-accredited), 100+ hours of coaching experience with at least 8 clients (75+ paid), and 10+ hours of mentor coaching, plus a performance evaluation (recording + transcript) and adherence to the ICF Code of Ethics. Mentor coaching completed on or after January 1, 2027 must be with a Specialized Mentor Coach, and from April 1, 2027 updated mentor coaching replaces the performance evaluation.