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| The International Coach Federation is the leading global organization dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification, and building a worldwide network of credentialed coaches. The ICF currently has more than 16,000 members in over 90 countries. View membership overview PDF. The ICF has become a leader in the industry by establishing an independent credentialing program that now offers coaching credentials that are recognized worldwide. ICF members also agree to a Code of Ethics that adds professionalism to the industry. | |
Member Feedback
Here are some of the most popular responses members give when asked why they joined the International Coach Federation:
- To join a coaching community
- To belong to the premier professional coaching organization
- Because of ICF's credentialing program
- ICF is well-known for its commitment to raising the professional standards of coaching. Clients want to know that I'm professionally affiliated with a respected organization. I want to be able to cite the ICF code of conduct as my professional code of ethics.
- Being part of a worldwide network of coaches, with access to up-to-date information about developments in the industry.
- ICF provides connection to a global coaching community and legitimacy of this profession
- To be part of the largest professional organization that credentials and supports professional coaches.
- I like being part of a professional organization that is renowned in the coaching world. I think membership adds value to my status as a coach.
- I believe the ICF is an important, standard-setting and unifying governance body for this budding industry.
- Excellent coaching resources
- Conferences
- Integrity - If I call myself a coach, I should belong to the organization that supplies a code of ethics.
- Access to research on coaching and development opportunities within the global coaching network
- Opportunity to support the growth and professionalism of the coaching industry
- Belonging to the ICF shows my clients that I operate to a high standard of ethics and professional conduct and am committed to my own continued self development. The ICF, in my opinion, is also the way forward in credentialing and regulation of this wonderful profession.
