Introduction to the ICF Core Competency Model

This chapter introduces the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Competency model. We begin with a brief history of how the core competency model came about along with an overview of the job analysis that gave rise to the most recent body of work being approved in September 2019. We also share a high-level overview of the model, along with an outline of how this model sits within the ICF requirements for a credential application at three distinct levels. Finally, we reference some supporting documentation, much of which is fully shared in Chap. 36 : Appendices.