ICF Credentialing Exam (PCC / MCC) Vocabulary Game
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About the ICF Credentialing Exam (PCC / MCC) Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the ICF Credentialing Exam (PCC / MCC) exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 18 exam terms across 8 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 Credentialing Exam (PCC / MCC) Vocabulary Game
Ethical practice
Coaching mindset
Coaching agreements
Mutual respect
Present moment
Communication
Client insight
Sustaining progress
Sources for these terms (3)
- 2019 ICF Core Competencies · Source checked 2026-11-03
- ICF Code of Ethics 2020 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- ICF Code of Ethics (2025, revised May 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the ICF Credentialing Exam (PCC/MCC) Exam
The ICF Credentialing Exam is a Situational Judgment Test (SJT) used by both Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Master Certified Coach (MCC) applicants. PCC and MCC use the SAME exam since November 2024 — the credentials differ in coaching hours, training hours, and Performance Evaluation requirements, not in the exam itself. ACC applicants take a separate, shorter knowledge-based exam introduced in November 2024. The exam tests application of the eight ICF Core Competencies and the ICF Code of Ethics in realistic coaching scenarios. For each scenario, candidates must identify the BEST action and the WORST action among four plausible coach responses.
Exam sponsor: International Coaching Federation (ICF), delivered by Pearson VUE / OnVUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
78 questions
Time Limit
3 hours (180 minutes), with optional 10-minute mid-exam break
Passing Score
460 on a 200-600 scaled score
Exam / Certification Fees
PCC $375-$900 depending on path and membership; MCC $675/$825
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ICF Credentialing Exam (PCC/MCC) 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 Credentialing Exam (PCC/MCC) vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 18 ICF Credentialing Exam (PCC/MCC) 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 Credentialing Exam (PCC/MCC) terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), delivered by Pearson VUE / OnVUE content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
Do PCC and MCC applicants take the same ICF exam?
Yes — the SAME exam. Since November 2024, both Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Master Certified Coach (MCC) applicants take the ICF Credentialing Exam: 78 situational-judgment items in 3 hours, scored 200-600 with 460 to pass. The credentials differ in coaching hours, training hours, and Performance Evaluation requirements, not in the exam. The Associate Certified Coach (ACC) applicants take a separate, shorter, knowledge-based exam introduced in November 2024.
What format does the ICF Credentialing Exam use?
Situational Judgment Test (SJT). Each item presents a realistic coaching scenario followed by four response options. You must identify the BEST action and the WORST action. There is one correct best response and one correct worst response per scenario. The exam contains 78 items (68 scored, 10 unscored), in two sections with an optional 10-minute mid-exam break.