For Mentor Coaches
Mentor your candidates
without the paperwork.
Session audio goes in, assessor-grade feedback comes out. CredentialPrep generates your Session Observation Forms and Competency Reviews so the documentation takes minutes instead of hours.
Built for the ICF 2027 mentor coaching pathway, including MCS eligibility tracking and candidate progress views.
What you get
Everything the new pathway requires
Four tools that cover the full documentation and tracking picture, so you have one place for all of it instead of four.
Upload the session audio or paste the transcript. CredentialPrep maps every observed behavior to ICF competency markers and generates a structured form with space for your written notes. Export as a Word document in one click.
After reviewing a session, run a full competency review. CredentialPrep scores each marker, pulls supporting evidence from the transcript, and drafts the written narrative. You read it, add your perspective, and sign off.
Group and 1:1 hours are logged and tracked separately. You can see at any point where you stand against the MCS threshold, with no spreadsheet work on your end. No surprises at application time.
Each mentee has their own progress view showing sessions completed, forms submitted, and what is still outstanding. It is a useful thing to share with candidates who want to follow their own pathway.
Pricing
Pick what fits how you mentor
Bring your candidates into your workspace. See their evaluations. Share feedback. Stay organized. Every plan gets the full documentation toolset. The difference is how much transcript time you need each month.
Mentor Coach tools only. For exam prep and evaluation, see our Candidate plans.
| Plan | CredentialPrep | RaeNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic, pay-as-you-go | $0.05/min | $0.15/min |
| Solo monthly | $15/mo, 3h included | $20/mo, 2h included |
| Solo overage | $0.05/min | $0.15/min |
| Pro / team monthly | $39/mo, 60h included, one seat | $25/mo per seat (2-seat minimum) |
RaeNotes pricing as of June 2026, publicly listed rates. Prices may change on their end.
Why this matters now
The ICF 2027 pathway, in plain English
ICF announced that mentor coaches working with PCC and MCC candidates will need to submit structured Session Observation Forms starting January 1, 2027, and full Competency Review Forms starting April 1, 2027. Mentors who meet the volume and documentation requirements can then apply for Mentor Coaching Supervisor (MCS) designation and be listed in a dedicated ICF directory.
If you are already an approved mentor coach, your current hours and engagements stay valid as they are. Nothing breaks right now. But the documentation requirements apply to sessions documented after the deadline, so getting set up before January 2027 means the transition is a non-event for you.
Source: ICF Mentor Coach Update. CredentialPrep is not affiliated with or endorsed by ICF.
Questions
Common questions
Do I need to do anything now if I am already an approved mentor coach?
Not right now. The 2027 changes apply at the point of renewal or new application. If you are mid-engagement with a candidate, your current work continues normally. Starting to document in structured forms before the deadline is a good idea, and CredentialPrep makes that easy to do from day one.
How is a Session Observation Form different from notes I already take?
ICF's announced format requires documentation tied specifically to competency markers, with a field-by-field structure. Freeform notes typically do not satisfy this. CredentialPrep generates the form in the required format so you do not have to rebuild your documentation process from scratch.
Can I use CredentialPrep with group mentoring sessions?
Yes. Group sessions are supported: up to 7 of the required 10 mentoring hours may be delivered in a group format. CredentialPrep tracks group and 1:1 hours separately and flags when you have reached the group session cap.
What is the difference between MCS status and being a mentor coach?
Mentor coach is the baseline credential: you are approved to deliver mentoring hours to candidates. MCS (Mentor Coaching Supervisor) is an additional designation for mentors who meet documentation and volume requirements under the 2027 pathway. MCS mentors will be searchable in a separate ICF directory.
Is CredentialPrep affiliated with ICF?
No. CredentialPrep is an independent preparation tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by ICF or Pearson VUE. All references to ICF requirements are based on publicly available ICF documentation.
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The documentation is required either way.
CredentialPrep makes it take minutes instead of hours. Start with a free account, connect your first candidate, and see what comes out.