Sectors and associations
ICF
Abbreviation for International Coaching Federation
In short and in plain language
The ICF is a trade body for coaches all over the world.
It gives out credentials and writes down rules for good conduct. It also shares studies on the coaching market.
For a coach, being a member or having a credential can be a sign of skill. It can show this to people who might book a coach.
Definition
The International Coaching Federation is a worldwide professional association for coaches. It awards credentials, sets out ethical guidelines and publishes studies on the coaching market. For coaches, such a membership or credential can signal professional standards to prospective clients.