The ICF Core Competencies Just Got an Upgrade — See What’s New  

Coaching keeps evolving — and so do the standards that guide it. The newly updated ICF Core Competencies are here to support your growth in a rapidly changing world.

Grounded in research and shaped by feedback from thousands of coaches around the world, this update builds on the strong foundation of the 2019 model with refined language, enhanced clarity, and targeted updates to help you better meet today’s demands with confidence and clarity.

These updates will also inform forthcoming changes to the minimum skills requirements used in performance evaluations, ensuring the ICF credentialing process continues to reflect the realities of modern coaching.

Now’s the time to explore what’s new, elevate your practice, and help lead coaching forward.

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