Credentialed, in the ICF’s context, refers to the individuals who have completed the stringent
coaching education and have fulfilled the experience requirements, and also have demonstrated mastery over the coaching competencies. Once the above aspects are ticked, ICF confers the credentials on the individual.
While accredited refers to the Coaching Education Programs and Coaching Education Providers who are qualified by ICF to impart the Coaching education/training curated by ICF.