ICF Credentials and Standards News

We are working to enhance the experience of the ICF Learning Portal. As we complete this work, there will be service disruption at the end of March. We recommend that all learners complete any in-progress courses and access their transcripts by March 17. Access Your Transcript  Log into the ICF Learning Portal.  Click your name …read more.

As more individuals around the world are turning to coaching to transform their lives, more coaches are committing to the gold standard in coaching. We are pleased to share that in January, our community achieved a tremendous milestone — reaching 50,000 active ICF credential-holders worldwide for the first time in our organization’s history!  Our growth …read more.

The 2023 ICF Credentials and Standards Global Board of Directors has been selected. Please learn more at coachingfederation.org/leadership. The Board supports ICF Credentials and Standards’ mission of elevating professional standards so ICF credential-holders can empower the world through coaching.

Beginning February 1, the ICF Credentialing Exam will allow for a five-minute scheduled break midway through the three-hour exam period This scheduled break will provide the opportunity for candidates to take a brief pause from their computer-based test, whether taking the exam in person at a Pearson VUE testing center or online via Pearson’s remote-proctored …read more.

Team coaching is one of the fastest growing disciplines in the coaching profession, and ICF Credentials and Standards is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the new ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC)! Through the ICF ACTC, qualified coach practitioners can demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and abilities in team coaching, allowing …read more.

ICF Credential candidates can now complete the ICF Credentialing Exam with language aids in Chinese (Simplified), French, Japanese, Spanish and Turkish. Additional language aids are scheduled for release this year. The ICF Credentialing Exam with translation language aids allow candidates to view exam questions in the original English form, along with a translation of each exam …read more.

ICF Credentials and Standards is proud to partner with individuals like you who share the same ethical values and principles in their professional journey. Hear what John Sigmon, MCC (USA) has to share about his credentialing journey! With more than 49,000 active ICF credential-holders worldwide, now is the time to reflect on the value, meaning and impact …read more.

ICF Credentials are valid for three years following the award date or the date of the last renewal. It’s never too early to create a professional development plan for your next credential renewal cycle! What is Resource Development? Continuing Coach Education (CCE) consists of Core Competency (CC) and/or Resource Development (RD) units. It is often …read more.

Each year, ICF recognizes individuals and organizations that have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to advancing the art, science and practice of professional coaching in their communities and beyond. However, a lot has changed in coaching since we offered our first award in 2005. As ICF and the coaching profession continue to grow and evolve, we …read more.

We are currently accepting article submissions for our Coaching World blog. As a contributor, you can help us provide content of value to the global coaching community on a variety of topics that span different facets of the coaching industry. We encourage you to share your stories, insights, and expertise. Here are a few specific …read more.