Back in 2019, the International Coaching Federation (ICF) updated the core competencies one needs to master to pass the credentialing exam (Coach Knowledge Assessment- CKA). Though that happened in 2019, the “new” competencies will not go into effect on the CKA until sometime in the third or fourth quarter of 2021.
As I have had the unique opportunity to facilitate a Core Competency Mastermind through the ICF High Country Chapter since January 2021, I would like to share in this post how the new competencies match up against the “old” ones and some insights I have into these competencies from a cross-cultural perspective.
As you review the chart below, click on the links to read our insights into the competencies.
Comparison Chart: New vs. Old ICF Core Competencies
1. Demonstrates Ethical Practice (relates to old 1)
3. Establishes and Maintains Agreements (relates to old 2)
2. Establishing the Coaching Agreement
5. Maintains Presence (relates to old 4)
6. Listens Actively (relates to old 5)
7. Evokes Awareness (relates to old 6, 7, 8)
8. Facilitates Client Growth (relates to old 9, 10, 11)
11. Managing Progress and Accountability
Take a look at the same information in a chart form: