What is the International Coaching Federation (ICF)?

Modified on Wed, 25 Oct 2023 at 04:57 PM

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the leading global organization for professional coach practitioners. As the hub for all things coaching, ICF is dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification, education accreditation, and building a global network of trained coaching professionals. We’re leading the way to set high standards for the coaching industry – ICF is consistently recognized among coaching professionals around the world for: 

  • Developing coaching core competencies 
  • Establishing a professional code of ethics and standards 
  • Creating an internationally recognized credentialing program 
  • Setting guidelines through accreditation for coach-specific education programs 
  • Providing continuous education through world-class events, Communities of Practice (CPs) and archived learning 
  • Leading and informing conversations about the future of coaching 

Was this article helpful?

That’s Great!

Thank you for your feedback

Sorry! We couldn't be helpful

Thank you for your feedback

Let us know how can we improve this article!

Select atleast one of the reasons

Feedback sent

We appreciate your effort and will try to fix the article