Since 1998, the ICF Core Competencies have provided a vital foundation for the coaching profession.
When we first created the Core Competencies and developed the ICF Code of Ethics, we set the standard in the coaching field. The ICF Core Competencies were first identified and articulated by eight pioneers in our profession, all of whom were committed to creating greater understanding about the knowledge and skills needed for effective coaching.
In any profession, it is best practice to perform a job analysis regularly to ensure a competency model remains a valid and accurate reflection of professional practice. ICF last conducted a job analysis in 2008, and our profession has since grown and evolved significantly.
For two years, ICF has been engaged in rigorous job analysis research. From start to finish, more than 1,300 coaches—both ICF Members and non-members—from around the globe have participated in this process. These coaches represented a diverse range of coaching disciplines, training backgrounds, coaching styles, and experience and credentialing levels. No other coaching certification body has undertaken this level of research, and we’re incredibly proud of the quality, integrity and validity of our evidence-based approach to credentialing and to the value it brings to ICF credential holders.
While the empirical data we collected through the job analysis process validated that much of the original ICF Core Competency model remains relevant and reflected in current coaching practice, this new competency model offers a simpler, more streamlined structure and integrates consistent, clear language.
ICF Austria plans a webinar series with the goal to support the members to get to know in depth the new Core Competency model. We will start with overall information about the new competency model and will dedicate a webinar with a MCC to one or two competencies. Here is the overview of the events in 2021:
28. January, 2021 – 6 pm – 7.30 pm – “Facts and figures about the updated ICF core Competency Model” with Carrie Abner, Vice President ICF Credentials and Standards
February, 2021 – “Demonstrates Ethical Practice” – NN
February, 2021 – “Embodies a Coaching Mindset” – NN
9. March, 2021 – 6 pm – 7.30 pm – Establishes and Maintains Agreements” with Claire Pedrick, MCC
March, 2021 – “Cultivates Trust and Safety” with Angelika Fussenegger, MCC
8. April, 2021 – “Maintains Presence” with Tünde Erdös, MCC
25. May, 2021 – “Listens Effectively” & “Evokes Awareness” with Christine Kranz, MCC
June, 2021 – “Facilitates Clients Growth” NN
6. July, 2021 – “Core Competencies and beyond” – Wolfgang Steger, MCC
