A Free, Live Session with Janet M. Harvey, MCC, Director of Education,
inviteCHANGE, a ICF Accredited Coaching Education Provider since 1999

MCS Pathway Walkthrough

ICF created a new credential just for mentor coaches. It's called the Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS), and starting January 1, 2027, anyone earning or renewing an ICF credential will need their mentor coaching hours from someone who holds it. In this walkthrough we break it down and show you what it means for your work.

 📅  Session 1: May 19 | 9:30 AM PT / 12:30 PM ET

 📅  Session 2: June 2 | 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET

By next January, only MCS holders may mentor any coach earning or renewing an ICF credential.

The New Standard

The Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) replaces the Mentor Coach Qualification (MCQ) as ICF's recognized standard. It applies at three credential levels: ACC, PCC, and MCC.

Deadline: Jan 1, 2027

Every coach applying for an ICF credential must complete their 10 mentor coaching hours with someone holding the MCS at the matching level. By April 1, 2027, the Performance Evaluation retires entirely.

Why It Affects You

Mentor coaching becomes the primary evaluation mechanism in the credentialing process. For practicing mentor coaches this changes your business model. For aspiring mentor coaches, the entry path is now formalized.

What This Walkthrough Is?

This is a 60-minute live session with Janet M. Harvey, MCC. ICF documentation on the new MCS pathway is dense, scattered across multiple PDFs, and written for compliance.

We're translating it into practical terms. What applies to you, how it applies, when each piece kicks in, and where you act first.


Janet has spent thirty years inside this work as a Master Certified Coach, ICF Past Global President, and CEO of inviteCHANGE. You'll come away with a clear read on the new standard and a plan that fits your situation.

Join any of the below FREE live sessions:

 📅  Session 1:
May 19 | 9:30 AM PT / 12:30 PM ET

 📅  Session 2:
June 2 | 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET

Join us if you are...

This walkthrough is most valuable if you fall into one of these groups:
  • Practicing mentor coaches providing 10 mentor hours to ACC, PCC, or MCC candidates today, and want to retain that service line
  • PCC or MCC credentialed coaches considering adding mentor coaching to your practice in the next 12 to 18 months
  • Current ICF Assessors whose role sunsets April 2027, exploring the Credit for Prior Learning pathway to MCS
If you're a newer coach working toward your first ICF credential, this session sits ahead of where you are. Save it for when you're ready.

MCS Gives You...

EXPOSURE

Earn a spot on the Mentor Coach Registry, the only directory ICF credential candidates will use to find a qualified mentor after Jan 1 '27

CLIENTS

Every coach earning an ICF credential must complete 10 mentor coaching hours with someone holding the MCS designation at their level

AUTHORITY

A credential that answers what 68% of mentor coaches say clients struggle with most. Clarity on what high-quality mentor coaching looks like.
You'll also learn how inviteCHANGE's Certified Generative Mentor Coach (CGMC) program prepares you to become an MCS with confidence.

Why inviteCHANGE?

Strong leadership doesn’t happen by accident. Neither does strong coaching.

Throughout this year, inviteCHANGE has:
  •  Supported executive leaders navigating volatile organizational shifts
  •  Guided coaches toward deeper mastery and global ICF credentialing
  •  Facilitated difficult transitions for teams seeking clarity and cohesion
  •  Helped enterprises rebuild trust, culture, and performance
  •  Equipped professionals to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving business environment

We teach more than theory, we teach what works when the pressure is high and the stakes matter.

 📅 May 19 & June 02 • Free to Attend

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