The American Psychological Association, in Washington, D.C., is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States and is the world's largest association of psychologists. APA's membership includes more than 157,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. Through its divisions in 54 subfields of psychology and affiliations with 60 state, territorial and Canadian provincial associations, APA works to advance psychology as a science, as a profession and as a means of promoting human welfare.
The mission of the APA is to advance the creation, communication, and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives.
ICF is the largest global resource for professional coaches and a source for those seeking a coach. With a worldwide member base of over 25,000 individuals, ICF upholds its commitment to provide high professional standards, independent certification and building a network of credentialed coaches to advance the coaching profession. ICF Oman Chapter was established in 2014 and is operating under the auspices of Takatuf. ICF Oman is standing for creating awareness around the benefits of coaching to individuals and organisations and supporting the coaches in Oman.