For coaches preparing for the ACC Exam

Preparing for the ACC Exam?

Answer exam-style questions free every day. Learn the three topics in a short course, and sit timed mock exams in the exam’s format. Coach other members and be coached by them, free.

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During a session, Kwame tells his coach that he plans to physically harm a named colleague, and says when he will do it. The coaching agreement lists a serious risk of harm to others as a limit to confidentiality. What is the most appropriate response?

Pick the best answer.

What the ACC Exam tests

From the ACC Candidate Guide (September 2026)

30%of the exam

Coaching ethics

Confidentiality, conflicts of interest, sponsors, records and fees.

30%of the exam

Definition and boundaries of coaching

How coaching differs from mentoring, consulting and therapy.

40%of the exam

Competencies, strategies and techniques

The eight core competencies, and where each behaviour sits.

The format

Two parts of 30 questions

39 minutes for each part. Each question describes a moment from a session and asks what you would do.

Ways to prepare

Start free. Add the course when you want it.

The questions and peer coaching are free on Robin. The course and the mock exams are one payment.

Free

With a Robin account

Practice questions every dayFive exam-style questions a day, and as many more as you like. Every answer explained.
Six steps of the courseWatch the first lessons and try a roleplay before you buy.
Peer coachingCoach other members and be coached by video, as often as you like. Every session goes in your logbook.

The course and mocks

$29one payment

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Everything in Free
32 short video lessons on the three topics, with notes
9 roleplays: reply to a client out loud, then get feedback
Quizzes as you go, and one at the end of each topic
Unlimited timed mock exams, in the exam’s format, with your score by topic

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Full refund within 14 days. The course is independent. Robin is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) or Pearson VUE. It is not ICF coach education and does not count towards an ICF credential or CCE units. The questions are original, not from the real exam.

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A coach takes notes while another coach talks on a video call

Before the exam and after it

You don’t have to prepare alone

The exam asks what you would do in a session. On Robin you coach another member through real sessions, then swap and they coach you. Many members are working towards the same exam.

Questions

What’s free, and what do I pay for?

The practice questions, the free steps of the course and peer coaching are free. The full course and unlimited timed mock exams are one payment.

Is this from ICF?

No. Robin is independent, and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the ICF or Pearson VUE.

Are these the real exam questions?

No. Every question is original, written for Robin in the exam’s style.

Does it count towards my credential?

No. It isn’t ICF coach education, and it doesn’t count towards an ICF credential or CCE units.

Do I need Robin Pro?

No. The course includes unlimited timed mock exams on its own.

What if it isn’t for me?

You get a full refund within 14 days.

The course is independent. Robin is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) or Pearson VUE. It is not ICF coach education and does not count towards an ICF credential or CCE units. The questions are original, not from the real exam. ACC and ICF are trade marks of the International Coaching Federation, used only to name the exam.