{"id":2628,"date":"2024-08-28T13:30:06","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T17:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/about\/icf-membership\/individual-membership\/"},"modified":"2025-05-19T15:34:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T19:34:33","slug":"individual-membership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/about\/icf-membership\/individual-membership\/","title":{"rendered":"Individual Membership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\tYour Path to ICF Membership: Eligibility Requirements\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>You&#8217;re one step away from joining a global community that supports your growth and elevates your impact. Make sure you meet the final requirements &#8211; and get ready to make the most of your ICF membership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You are eligible for membership if you meet at least one of the following requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You hold an ICF credential (ACC, PCC, MCC).<\/li>\n<li>You have completed at least 60 hours of coaching education that meets ICF standards.<\/li>\n<li>You are enrolled in at least 60 hours of coaching education that meets ICF standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\t\tEligible?\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Congratulations! Welcome to your professional home. Membership is valid for 12 months and costs $270 USD annually, with an option for automatic renewal.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.coachingfederation.org\/eweb\/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=MembershipRedirect\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart Application\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3>\n\t\tNot Yet Eligible?\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Don&#8217;t meet at least one of the requirements? Visit the Education Search Service (ESS) to find ICF-accredited coaching education that will qualify you for ICF membership.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/education-professional-development\/find-coaching-education\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind Education\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tCurious If Your Education Meets ICF Membership Requirements?\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>With so many different types of coaching education programs available, it can be confusing knowing if your education meets our membership eligibility requirements. Explore educational programs to guide your next steps in becoming an ICF member.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tAcceptable Coaching Education for ICF Membership\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<ul>\n<li><b>Level 1<\/b> or <b>Level 2<\/b> education programs accredited by ICF.<\/li>\n<li><b>Continuing Coach Education (CCE):<\/b> Includes all ICF Core Competency hours and allows up to 12 hours from other areas.<\/li>\n<li><b>Non-ICF-Accredited Education:<\/b> Accepts coaching education that teaches skills aligned with ICF Core Competencies, even if not officially accredited by ICF.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\t\tUnacceptable Forms of Coaching Education\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Education aimed at teaching non-coaching skills.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Personal development courses.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Education in psychology and counseling unless specifically taught as coaching education from the ICF Core Competencies perspective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\n\t\tWhy Choose ICF Membership?\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>You support others in becoming their best selves; we&#8217;re here to do the same for you. As an ICF member, you&#8217;ll join a global community that champions your growth and fuels your passion. But that&#8217;s just the beginning. Gain exclusive access to cutting-edge resources, transformative professional development, and more to elevate your coaching impact. Your journey to becoming the coach you aspire to be starts now.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/about\/icf-membership\/membership-benefits\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover All Member Benefits\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/icf-about-renew-membership.jpg\" alt=\"A woman is reviewing her ICF membership renewal through her tablet\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1350\" width=\"1800\" title=\"icf-about-renew-membership\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tRenew Your Membership\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Already a member? 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