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Accreditation Formal Complaint Submission Form: Sample

The ICF Accreditation Complaint Form is a tool used to report potential breaches of the ICF Global Accreditation Code of Conduct by ICF-accredited organizations as part of the ICF Accreditation Complaint process.

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Coaching Education Policy Documents: Sample

ICF Accreditation ensures education providers meet rigorous standards for quality, integrity and transparency, This resource offers policy templates to support coaching education programs in maintaining these standards.

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CCE Program Schedule: Sample

The ICF Continuing Coach Education (CCE) sample schedule offers a framework for providers pursing CCE accreditation. Providers are encouraged to include diverse exercises and other educational learning options to create a supportive learning environment.

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ICF Coaching Education Code of Conduct

The ICF Coaching Education Code of Conduct sets the standard for accredited coach education programs, ensuring ethical, high-quality coach training. Covering ethics, branding, program delivery, intellectual property and complaint handling, it guides programs in alignment with ICF’s mission.

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Developing a DEIJB Mission and Vision Statement and Values

This course supports ICF’s DEI mission by fostering an ethical coaching community, aligned with ICF’s vision for inclusivity and professionalism in coaching. Coaches will gain valuable insights into ethical standards, enhancing their practice and supporting ICF’s broader mission and values.

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Understand the Process: From ICF Core Competencies to the Updated Credential Assessment

This webinar provides an inside look at the ICF Core Competencies update and the development of a new credentialing exam. Beginning in 2017, ICF conducted a comprehensive job analysis to redefine the Core Competencies from a “clean slate” perspective, reflecting current coaching practices. This six-year process, involving professional coaches as subject-matter experts, led to updated Core Competencies and new written and performance exams across all credential levels, emphasizing academic rigor and professional relevance.

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ICF Coaching Ethics Course

ICF’s complimentary online ethics course meets the Continuing Coach Education requirement in ethics for ICF credential renewal. This ICF ethics course offers essential guidance for coaches to maintain credentialing standards while reinforcing ethical practices.

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Understanding Your Role in Coaching

Coaching can be described in many ways, but one thing is central to the process: Coaching is all about you, the client. A coach helps you focus on reaching your…

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Understanding Burnout: Critical Considerations for Coaches

Burnout has reached unprecedented levels. In the U.S., Europe, and the United Kingdom, about 50% of all workers are on the brink of burnout, and for executives, it’s 70%. Inevitably,…

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Coaching Strategies to Navigate and Overcome Climate Anxiety

Every day, the news highlights the growing impact of climate-related disasters. We hear about catastrophic flooding in Brazil, Kenya, and China. Near-record breaking heat waves in India. Widespread wildfires in…

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