Frequently Asked Questions

The International Association for Performance Coaching & Facilitation (IAPCF) is a specialist professional body that certifies practitioners in mental performance and mental wellness coaching, with independently recorded client engagement. See Home for a full overview.

IAPCF differs in four key ways: specialist focus, tech-confirmed engagement, dual certification (coaching + facilitation), and one biennial MOM fee covering all credentials. See Why IAPCF for a full comparison. Many practitioners hold IAPCF alongside ICF, EMCC, or IAC credentials.

Three credentials: CMTCF (Mental Performance), CMWCF (Mental Wellness), and CPC (Integrated Advanced Track, 5+ years). CMTCF and CMWCF each have Master-level variants. See Credentials & Certification for full details.

No. IAPCF credentials are designed for coaches, facilitators, educators, HR professionals, sport coaches, and anyone working in mental performance and/or mental wellness. You do not need a psychology or counselling licence. However, all practitioners must operate within their scope of practice and refer clients when clinical needs arise.

No. IAPCF credentials are non-clinical coaching and facilitation qualifications. Practitioners do not diagnose, treat, or provide therapy. Our Code of Ethics requires referral to qualified clinical professionals when issues beyond coaching scope arise.

(1) Complete an IAPCF-recognised training programme, (2) apply and activate your Practitioner Pro app, (3) complete your 50-hour practicum with real clients, and (4) go live on the Global Registry once your hours are confirmed. See Credentials & Certification for the full breakdown.

Each time you assign a mental skills exercise via the MZM app and at least one recipient completes it and submits a response, you earn 15 minutes of practice credit. No response = no credit.

Yes, the MZM app is currently required for the practicum and ongoing practice. It lets you assign exercises, track client responses, and log confirmed hours. Your application fee includes 6 months of Practitioner Pro access. In future, IAPCF plans to also accept logs from approved third-party platforms.

IAPCF maintains independent certification records separate from the MZM app. Your credential status and practicum completion data are stored by IAPCF directly. Practitioners can export their data at any time. See Data Privacy for full details.

Yes. Credit is per issuance event, not per participant. Micro-credits may apply for reviewing high-volume group responses.

The minimum practicum duration is 8 weeks. If you need more than 6 months, maintain your active MZM status for a small monthly fee. No penalty or deadline pressure.

CPC applicants complete 50 app-confirmed practice hours (no live-hour requirement) and submit 3 Professional Testimonials for Board review.

See Pricing for the full fee schedule. In brief: a one-time application fee per credential (includes 6 months of MZM access), plus training fees paid separately. No hidden fees.

Maintenance of Membership is a biennial requirement. One fee covers all your IAPCF credentials. Professional Members receive a 20% discount. See Pricing for exact figures.

Three tiers: Affiliate (course graduates not yet certified), Professional (certified practitioners with Global Registry listing), and Fellow (by invitation for senior practitioners). See Membership & Community for full details.

No. Membership is optional. However, Professional Membership gives you a Global Registry listing, MOM discount, and full MZM app access — and one new client from the Registry pays for years of membership.

A publicly searchable online directory of all certified IAPCF practitioners. It allows clients, employers, and organisations to confirm your credential status and specialisation.

Yes. Many practitioners pursue both the CMTCF and CMWCF. Holding both unlocks Master-level variants. One biennial MOM fee covers all credentials.

Absolutely. Holding both gives you breadth and depth. You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL). Contact membership@iapcf.org to discuss your pathway.

Contact us at membership@iapcf.org for the current list. Each Training Partner has been vetted by the IAPCF Accreditation Panel.

Training providers must demonstrate that their programme covers the required cognate knowledge areas and skill competencies for the relevant credential track. The process includes a curriculum review by the IAPCF Accreditation Panel and alignment with IAPCF's evidence-based frameworks. Details are available by contacting us directly.

All fees are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) with approximate USD and EUR equivalents. We are exploring local currency payment for key APAC markets.

IAPCF is governed by a Board of Directors with an independent Certification Board and Ethics Committee. Board member profiles will be published on the website.

You can book a free 15-minute discovery call with our membership team, or browse our Resource Hub. Reach out via the Contact page or email us directly at membership@iapcf.org. We aim to respond within 48 hours.