Code of Ethics
Since ICF’s early days, we have seen the need for a unifying ethical framework to guide coaches through complex and ambiguous situations. The ICF Code of Ethics was created to meet this need. But our work has not stopped there. To ensure relevancy and effectiveness for coaches worldwide, we conduct regular reviews of the Code. Our current ICF Code of Ethics went into effect on April 1, 2025.
In addition to the Code itself, you can consult the Insights and Considerations for Ethics resource to help you develop your ethical critical thinking skills and how to apply the Code in practice.
And if you want to see the exact updates to the most recent Code, explore the ICF Code of Ethics: Overview and Changes resource for a detailed breakdown.
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