The ICF Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) is a new credential for mentor coaches, announced by the International Coaching Federation in April 2026. Starting January 1, 2027, all new mentor coaching hours for ACC, PCC, and MCC candidates must come from a mentor coach who holds the MCS. Starting April 1, 2027, the Performance Evaluation (recorded coaching session) requirement is eliminated for ACC and PCC Portfolio applicants, replaced by an enhanced mentor coaching model with ongoing...