International Coaching Federation

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International Coaching Federation
AbbreviationICF
Formation1995
TypeProfessional Association Organization
HeadquartersLexington, Kentucky
Region served
Worldwide
ServicesCertification, Industry standards, Conferences, Publications
Membership
44,035+ (2021)[1]
Founder
Thomas J. Leonard[2]
CEO
Magdalena Nowicka Mook[3]
Websitecoachfederation.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[]

  1. ^ "March 2021 ICF Fact Sheet" (PDF).
  2. ^ a b c "History – About – ICF". coachfederation.org. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  3. ^ "ICF - Leadership".
  4. ^ a b Tugend, Alina (7 March 2015). "Before starting as a coach, it helps to go into training". The New York Times. p. B4.
  5. ^ "How does the International Coaching Federation (ICF) define coaching? - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)". International Coaching Federation. Retrieved 2021-09-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ a b "ICF Membership and Credentialing Fact Sheet - March 2021" (PDF). Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "Digital Single Market: Professional Charter for Coaching and Mentoring". ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  12. ^ "Professional Charter for Coaching and Mentoring – About – ICF". coachfederation.org. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  13. ^ "The Gold Standard in Coaching | ICF - ICF Credential". International Coaching Federation. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  14. ^ "The Gold Standard in Coaching | ICF - ACC Paths". International Coaching Federation. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  15. ^ "Performance Evaluations". International Coaching Federation. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  16. ^ "The Gold Standard in Coaching | ICF - PCC Paths". International Coaching Federation. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  17. ^ "The Gold Standard in Coaching | ICF - MCC Path". International Coaching Federation. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  18. ^ "Coach Knowledge Assessment". International Coaching Federation. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
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