Coaching Concepts Competitors

At the Center for Creative Leadership, our drive to create a ripple effect of positive change underpins everything we do. For 50+ years, we’ve pioneered leadership development solutions for everyone from frontline workers to global CEOs. Consistently ranked among the world’s top providers of executive education, our research-based programs and solutions inspire individuals in organizations across the world — including 2/3 of the Fortune 1000 — to ignite remarkable transformations.

Welcome to ICF. From setting the gold standard to building a global network of empowered professionals, we’re shaping the coaching landscape. And why do we need coaching? The complexity and pace of change of society on the planet demands that we have more people step into their lives and become the best versions of themselves. Now, with over 60,000 members and credential-holders worldwide, we're more than a coaching community – we're a force for transformation. We're bringing together, in one place, several key aspects of the growing industry. Explore our ecosystem of six family organizations and join our global community at coachingfederation.org.

Founded in 1998 The Institute for Life Coach Training continues to be a leading international provider of coach training, having trained thousands of professional coaches throughout the world to transition their skills into coaching. ILCT was one of the first coach training programs to be accredited by the International Coach Federation and was the first coach training program selected by the Center for Credentialing and Education for graduate level professionals pursuing the Board Certified Coach credential. The Institute’s rich heritage in the social sciences and its commitment to excellence allows us to attract and retain a highly accomplished faculty, many of whom are dually trained and qualified in traditional helping professions as well as coaching. ILCT’s elective courses cover a wide range of topics to help students build their coaching practice, including 6 coaching specialist certificate programs for students who are interested in specializing in a specific area of coaching, including Business, Christian, Career Development, Grief, Life, Relationship, and Wellness Coaching.