Member Benefits
The International Coach Federation is recognized worldwide as the premier association for professional personal and business coaches. The ICF has more than 15,000 members in nearly 90 countries.
Member Feedback
Here are some of the most popular responses members give when asked why they joined the International Coach Federation:
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To join a coaching community
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To belong to the premier professional coaching organization
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Because of ICF's credentialing program
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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.
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Being part of a worldwide network of coaches, with access to up-to-date information about developments in the industry.
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ICF provides connection to a global coaching community and legitimacy of this profession
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To be part of the largest professional organization that credentials and supports professional coaches.
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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.
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I believe the ICF is an important, standard-setting and unifying governance body for this budding industry.
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Excellent coaching resources
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Conferences
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Integrity - If I call myself a coach, I should belong to the organization that supplies a code of ethics.
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Access to research on coaching and development opportunities within the global coaching network
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Opportunity to support the growth and professionalism of the coaching industry
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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.
By joining the International Coach Federation, members are eligible to:
Participate in Local Chapters
The worldwide community of coaches allows members to connect with other coaches and participate in a wide range of programs. Through this invaluable network, the expertise of each coach becomes the resource of all coaches. We are continually adding new chapters to our extensive worldwide network of over 50 countries. Check out the ICF Chapters listing for a Chapter Host near you!
Join an ICF Special Interest Group (SIG)
ICF Special Interest Groups provide members with the opportunity to discuss specific aspects of coaching. More than 30 SIGs meet regularly through teleconferencing, and are open to ICF members at no additional cost. To learn more about SIGs, click here.
Participate in the Virtual Community
Originally designed for members without a local chapter, the Virtual Community has developed into a education and discussion forum for all ICF members. The Virtual Community hosts two teleconferences per month which are open to all ICF members. For more information on the Virtual Community, click here.
Build Leadership Skills
Strongly member-supported, the ICF offers many leadership and volunteer opportunities such as Chapter Host, Board Member, Committee Chairperson and/or Committee Member.
Attend Conferences Worldwide
The conference provides all-inclusive training and educational programs as well as high-impact networking opportunities. Members attending the conference are offered a discount on the conference registration fee. You can find more information at the following link: Annual ICF Conferences.
Apply for an ICF Credential
Complete information about the ICF Credentialing Program including individual credentials and Coach Training Programs. Credentialing information is also available in French, German, and Japanese. ICF members receive a discount when applying for a credential. Learn more about the benefits of becoming an ICF-certified coach!
Participate in the Coach Referral Service (CRS)
For Credentialed Coaches, one of the added benefits of membership in the ICF is a listing in the Coach Referral Service. List your practice along with hundreds of others, link your listing to your home page, and make the listing available to the referral search engine. Visit the Coach Referral Service.
Gain Continuing Coaching Education
ICF chapters, SIGs, and the Virtual Community are all eligible to apply for Continuing Coaching Education (CCE) credits for the monthly seminars and conferences. These credits can be used by event participants when applying for or renewing an ICF credential. Events at ICF Conferences also offer CCE credit.