International Coaching Federation
Abbreviation | ICF |
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Formation | 1995 |
Type | Professional Association Organization |
Headquarters | Lexington, Kentucky |
Region served | Worldwide |
Services | Certification, Industry standards, Conferences, Publications |
Membership | 44,035+ (2021)[1] |
Founder | Thomas J. Leonard[2] |
CEO | Magdalena Nowicka Mook[3] |
Website | coachfederation.org |
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to professional coaching.[4] ICF has been called "the main accrediting and credentialing body for both training programs and coaches".[4] ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.[5]
Overview[]
ICF serves more than 44,000 members in 151 countries and territories around the world, with 143 chapters serving local members in more than 80 countries and territories.[6] As of March 2021, there are over 33,000 certified coaches who hold one of three ICF credentials: 18,628 Associate Certified Coaches (ACC); 13,332 Professional Certified Coaches (PCC); and 1,327 Master Certified Coaches (MCC).[6]
ICF's services include establishing a professional code of ethics and standards, providing continuous education and networking opportunities in local chapters, hosting conferences and Communities of Practice, providing accreditation for coach-specific training programs, and administering an internationally recognized credentialing program.[2]
History[]
Founded in 1995,[2] ICF campaigns worldwide for professional standards within the coaching profession, and provides independent certification for professional coaches (through three ICF credentials) and coach training programs (through ICF Training Program Accreditation).[7][8][9]
In 2011, the ICF and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) led in the lodging with the European Union a charter which lays out how the coaching and mentoring profession across Europe can remain a self-regulated profession.[10][11][12]
Credentialing[]
ICF offers three credentials: Associate, Professional and Master Certified Coach.[13]
Associate Certified Coach (ACC)[14][]
- Requires 60+ hours of training, and 100+ hours of coaching experience
- Performance evaluation (audio recording and written transcript of a coaching session)[15]
- Completion of the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA)*
Professional Certified Coach (PCC)[16][]
- Requires 125+ hours of training, and 500+ hours of coaching experience
- Performance evaluation (two audio recordings and written transcripts of coaching sessions)
- Completion of the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA)*
Master Certified Coach (MCC)[17][]
- Requires 250+ hours of training, and 2,500+ hours of coaching experience
- Performance evaluation (two audio recordings and written transcripts of coaching sessions)
- Currently holds (or previously held) a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Credential
- Completion of the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA)*
*The Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA) will be replaced by the ICF Credentialing Exam in the second quarter of 2022.[18]
References[]
- ^ "March 2021 ICF Fact Sheet" (PDF).
- ^ a b c "History – About – ICF". coachfederation.org. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ^ "ICF - Leadership".
- ^ a b Tugend, Alina (7 March 2015). "Before starting as a coach, it helps to go into training". The New York Times. p. B4.
- ^ "How does the International Coaching Federation (ICF) define coaching? - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)". International Coaching Federation. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "ICF Membership and Credentialing Fact Sheet - March 2021" (PDF). Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ Brennan, Diane; Whybrow, Allison (2016) [2006]. "Coach accreditation". In Passmore, Jonathan (ed.). Excellence in coaching: the industry guide (3rd ed.). London; Philadelphia: Kogan Page. pp. 287–312. ISBN 9780749474461. OCLC 927192333.
- ^ Grant, Anthony M.; Cavanagh, Michael J. (2011). "Coaching and positive psychology: Credentialing, professional status, and professional bodies". In Sheldon, Kennon M.; Kashdan, Todd B.; Steger, Michael F. (eds.). Designing positive psychology: taking stock and moving forward. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press. pp. 295–312. doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195373585.003.0019. ISBN 9780195373585. OCLC 610144651.
- ^ Gavin, James; Mcbrearty, Madeleine (2013) [2005]. "Meeting ethical guidelines and establishing the coaching agreement". Lifestyle wellness coaching (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. pp. 74–75. ISBN 9781450414845. OCLC 796355109.
- ^ "European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and International Coach Federation (ICF) and others, Professional Charter for Coaching and Mentoring, June 2011". eesc.europa.eu. 8 September 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ^ "Digital Single Market: Professional Charter for Coaching and Mentoring". ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ^ "Professional Charter for Coaching and Mentoring – About – ICF". coachfederation.org. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ^ "The Gold Standard in Coaching | ICF - ICF Credential". International Coaching Federation. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "The Gold Standard in Coaching | ICF - ACC Paths". International Coaching Federation. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "Performance Evaluations". International Coaching Federation. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "The Gold Standard in Coaching | ICF - PCC Paths". International Coaching Federation. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "The Gold Standard in Coaching | ICF - MCC Path". International Coaching Federation. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "Coach Knowledge Assessment". International Coaching Federation. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- Professional associations based in the United States
- Organizations established in 1995
- 1995 establishments in the United States
- International nongovernmental organizations