No, ICF Members are not required to hold an ICF Credential, though being both a Member and Credential-holder is recommended.

ICF Members have access to many learning and networking opportunities for professional development and to amplify their businesses. Such opportunities include:   Free or discounted access to events, webinars, podcasts.  Discount of $150 USD on the ICF Credential application  Exclusive marketing and promotional materials like a digital member badge and more.  Local engagement opportunities with …read more.

We encourage all ICF Members to earn an ICF Credential. However, membership and credentialing are independent of each other. You may be a Member without holding a Credential, and may hold a Credential without being a Member. But we believe that the holistic benefits of being both an ICF Member and Credential-holder are exceptionally valuable …read more.

ICF Members enjoy many benefits, including resources to help you become a better coach and run a better business. They also benefit from networking, discounts from ICF Business Partners, professional development opportunities and more. ICF Members also receive a $150 USD discount toward their ICF Credential application, if and when they choose to apply for …read more.

ICF Professional Coaches is the membership organization for trained, professional coach practitioners. We are advancing the coaching profession so that coaching becomes an integral part of a thriving society. ICF Members lead this journey by representing the highest quality in professional coaching.