The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is a global organization dedicated to advancing the coaching profession and promoting excellence in coaching practices. One of their primary goals is to ensure that all coaches are held to a high standard of excellence. For this purpose, they have developed a certification framework that sets forth rigorous standards for coach training and practice.
Founded in 1995, ICF has since then rapidly grown into a worldwide recognized entity - with more than 40,000 members in 120 countries nowadays.