What licensing is required to be a coach?
Currently, there are virtually no governmental licensing requirements in any state or country. However, in some U.S. states, a coach needs to register with the state if they present themselves as a career counselor. Students at CoachInc.com who are also ICF Members receive up-to-the minute updates on local registration or licensing requirements. It is now becoming more and more important to become an ICF Certified Coach since coachees and organizations are becoming more educated and are more likely to ask for your credentials.