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The ICF Core Competencies were updated in 2019. Why are the ICF Credentialing Exam and Performance Evaluation criteria only coming into alignment in 2022?

September 6, 2022

In November 2019, the updated ICF Core Competencies were released. At that time, the intention was for education and training programs to begin teaching the updated competencies in early 2021, and for the updated competencies to be implemented into the credentialing process with the Performance Assessments and Credentialing Exam in 2021.    Unfortunately, COVID-19 disrupted the …read more.

Why are the Credential application fees increasing?

September 6, 2022

The ICF Credentialing application fees have not changed since 2015. The price adjustments being implemented cover the additional expense incurred by providing the exam in a more secure delivery format, which provides greater integrity and value for ICF Credentials. 

Will my Performance Evaluation be evaluated in alignment with the updated ICF Core Competencies before the updated ICF Credentialing Exam is available?

September 6, 2022

No. The transition to updated Performance Evaluation criteria and the ICF Credentialing Exam will be implemented simultaneously.  Applicants who submit a complete ICF Credential application before July 27 at 11:59 p.m. EDT (New York) will be assessed on the original ICF Core Competencies and tested with the existing Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA).        Applicants who …read more.

If my coaching education was to the original 11 ICF Core Competencies, can I still pass the Performance Evaluation to the updated criteria? 

September 6, 2022

The updated ICF Core Competencies still very much reflect the content and spirit of the original ICF Core Competencies—they are simply streamlined in structure and the wording has been revised and updated to improve clarity.  The skills developed and the knowledge gained under the original model will apply under the updated ICF Core Competencies.     …read more.

The ICF Core Competencies were updated in 2019. Why are the ICF Credentialing Exam and Performance Evaluation Criteria only now coming into alignment in 2022?

September 6, 2022

In November 2019, the updated ICF Core Competencies were released. At that time, the intention was for education and training programs to begin teaching the updated competencies in early 2021, and for the updated competencies to be implemented into the credentialing process with the Performance Assessments and Credentialing Exam in 2021.     Unfortunately, COVID-19 disrupted the …read more.

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