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Illustration of the ICF ecosystem, showing interconnected elements representing the organization’s structure.

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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A group photo of the 2023 ICF Coaching Impact Award winners at ICF Converge 2023, proudly holding their awards in recognition of their contributions to the coaching profession.

History: 2023: Celebrating Coaching Excellence

The inaugural ICF Coaching Impact Awards recognized coaches and organizations making a deep impact within the multi-faceted coaching profession. We also celebrated a credentialing milestone. And in response to the…

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The ICF logo with the words 'Inspire. Transform. Thrive.' representing the ICF brand idea.

History: 2025: Embracing a New Era of Excellence

ICF has always been — and always will be — focused on advancing coaching. In our 30th year, we are undergoing a significant transformation to embrace a new era of…

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ICF Converge 2017 attendees standing with their hands raised, celebrating joyfully during the conference.

History: 2015-2019: A Renewed Focus on Global Impact

From 2015-2019, ICF continued to lead the global coaching profession through a number of events and offerings, empowering the coaching community and world. 2015 – 20 Years Strong: ICF by…

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ICF Defines Coaching Best Practices for AI Applications

– Emerging AI Tools Will Make Coaching More Accessible Than Ever – Lexington, Kentucky — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) released today its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coaching Framework and Standards,…

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ACTC Exam Sample Questions

This scenario presents an ethical coaching challenge where the coach must navigate group dynamics and decision-making while adhering to ICF Core Competencies.

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ICF Credentialing Exam Sample Questions

Test your coaching judgment with eight sample questions mirroring the ICF Credentialing exam. Each scenario challenges you to identify the BEST and WORST actions based on ICF Core Competencies.

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ICF Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coaching Framework and Standards

The ICF Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coaching Framework and Standards provides structured guidelines to foster ethical, effective, and accessible AI-driven coaching. It covers six domains, including ethics, relationship-building, communication, and technical aspects like privacy.

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A woman passing a globe to another woman, symbolizing the transition of leadership to the 2009 ICF Global Board President.

History: 2009-2010: Global Coaching Perspectives

ICF continued to grow around the world and reflect more globally diversity in our membership and our leadership. We also examined the global awareness of coaching among consumers for the…

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