Coach Educators

What’s Your Story?

Coaching changes lives—what’s your story? Discover the impact of coaching today.

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ICF Member Website User Guide

Use this guide to navigate the ICF Member Website and access key resources.

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Insights and Considerations for Ethics

Explore an evolving resource designed to help coaching professionals navigate ethical decision-making with insights from ICF experts and ethical review boards.

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How to Apply for ICF Accreditation

Follow this guide to successfully apply for ICF Coaching Education accreditation.

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2023 The Power of Both: ACMP & Insights Series

ICF and the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) have proactively explored the change management and coaching synergy. In this three-part on-demand webinar series, “The Power of Both,” our joint task force shares the outcomes of this collaboration. Session topics include “What Organizational Change Can Leverage from Professional Coaching,” “Driving Change Through a Coach Approach,” and “Helping Coaching Clients Navigate Change in a Transformative Way.

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History: 2012-2014: Elevating the Coaching Profession

In 2012, ICF set membership eligibility standards to elevate coaching credibility and commitment to high standards. Two years later, in 2014, ICF partnered with the Human Capital Institute to launch…

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Coach Educator Competencies

Learn the competencies that shape effective coaching education programs.

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Mentor Coaching Competencies

Discover the ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies that serves as a foundational guide for mentor coaches and offers a framework in increase their effectiveness and impact.

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25 Years Strong — Embracing Change

ICF transformed into a six-organization ecosystem to better serve coaches and communities worldwide. Membership surged to nearly 40,000, with credential-holders increasing almost 400% over the past decade. Amid the COVID-19…

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2021-2022: Fostering Inclusivity and Impact

In 2021, ICF celebrated a major milestone, reaching 50,000 members worldwide. In this record-breaking year, we also evolved our global accreditation and explored the coaching industry’s response to COVID-19. In…

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