What is required to maintain an ICF credential after it is earned?

To maintain an ICF credential, coaches are required to complete Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units and renew their credential every three years. This requirement ensures that coaches stay current with best practices, developments in the field of coaching, and any new methodologies that may arise. By engaging in ongoing education, coaches can enhance their skills, knowledge, and effectiveness, ultimately benefiting their clients and the coaching profession as a whole.

This process involves accumulating a specified number of CCE units through approved coursework, training, or workshops, which emphasizes the importance that ICF places on lifelong learning and professional development in coaching careers. Renewing the credential every three years also reinforces the expectation that coaches remain committed to their personal and professional growth, ensuring that they continue to provide high-quality coaching services.