Revered as the Gold Standard in Coaching, the International Coach Federation (ICF) is the foremost global organization committed to accelerating the coaching profession by setting world-class standards, providing independent certification and building a global network of certified/trained coaching professionals.
Being the world’s largest organization of professionally trained coaches, ICF guarantees instant credibility upon its members. ICF is also devoted to connecting member coaches with the right tools and resources they need to succeed and move to the next level in their careers.
Offering the only globally recognized, independently credentialed program for coach practitioners, ICF awards credentials to professional coaches who meet stringent education and experience requirements and have established a thorough understanding of the coaching competencies that set the standard in the profession. Achieving these credentials through ICF bespeaks a coach’s commitment to integrity, understanding and mastery of coaching skills, and adherence to clients.
ICF also accredits programs that deliver coach-specific training. For ICF-accredited training programs, one must complete a stringent review process and demonstrate that their curriculum aligns with the ICF Core Competencies and Code of Ethics.
Today, ICF is especially recognized among coaching professionals globally for:
- Establishing coaching core competencies
- Developing a professional code of ethics and standards
- Building a globally recognized credentialing program
- Setting guidelines through accreditation for coach-specific training programs
- Continually providing education through world-class events, Communities of Practice (CPs) and archived learning.
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ICF Definition of Coaching
ICF describes coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that transforms them and inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.
Credential Paths
ICF offers three main credentials: Associate, Professional and Master Certified Coach.
