{"id":10899,"date":"2024-08-20T18:33:57","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T22:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/?p=10899"},"modified":"2025-02-07T10:00:54","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T15:00:54","slug":"new-credential-renewal-policy-updates-effective-september-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/blog\/new-credential-renewal-policy-updates-effective-september-15\/","title":{"rendered":"New Credential Renewal Policy Updates Effective September 15"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>August 20, 2024\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72125494 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72125494 BCX0\">\u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Earning an ICF credential is an important professional milestone. Maintaining a hard-earned credential is equally important. To better support credential-holders in renewing their ICF credential or taking the next step on their credentialing journey, ICF Credentials and Standards is pleased to announce several forthcoming policy updates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These policy changes will go into effect on September 15, 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Are the Changes?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New approved professional development activities for credential renewal.\u00a0<\/strong>These approved activities recognize coaches\u2019 contributions to the coaching profession and social progress, while also offering the opportunity for learning and growth. These activities include:\n<ul>\n<li>Service on an ICF Global Board, committee, council or task force. (Two CCE credits in Resource Development per year of service)<\/li>\n<li>Service on an ICF Chapter Board. (Two CCE credits in Resource Development per year of service)<\/li>\n<li>Service as an ICF Subject Matter Expert Volunteer<\/li>\n<li>Service as a volunteer for an ICF Foundation initiative. (Two CCE Credits in Resource Development per initiative.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extenuating Circumstances Policy for Credential Renewal.<\/strong>\u00a0ICF understands that serious, extenuating circumstances \u2014 such as serious illness, long-term medical disability, family emergency, force majeure, or military deployment \u2013 can prevent a credential-holder from renewing their credential on time. Through the new ICF Credential Extenuating Circumstances Policy, credential holders facing these types of situations can request a temporary extension of their credential up to 12 months. Requests must be submitted to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:support@coachingfederation.org\">support@coachingfederation.org<\/a>\u00a0at least 30 days prior to the credential expiration date.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Credential Upgrade Policy<\/strong>. Through the Credential Renewal process, credentialed coaches demonstrate their commitment to professional development and growth for the benefit of their clients. For some, however, seeking a higher-level credential at the end of their credential cycle is the best next step in their personal coaching journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The new ICF Credential Upgrade Policy supports coaches who apply for a higher-level credential within one year of their current expiration date (before or after) by extending their active certification status up to 12 months. This new policy allows credential-holders to maintain their current credential while their new credential application is reviewed and processed \u2014 without having to submit a separate credential renewal application and accompanying fees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August 20, 2024\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Earning an ICF credential is an important professional milestone. 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