Name

ICF Italia

Legal name

International Coach Federation Italia

Website

https://coachingfederation.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Coaching Association Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Coach Education, Certification & Clinics (HSADAEAO)

Keywords

• Professional coaching association
• Coach credentialing services
• Accredited coaching schools
• Coaching membership network
• Coaching education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for professional coaches seeking ICF credentials and professional development
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from workshops, webinars, Coaching Days, and annual national conference. Prices range from free for members to €25-€380 for various events. Conference pricing: €65-€380. Coaching Day Milano: free entry.
3. Credentialing Services: Fees for obtaining and renewing coaching credentials (ACC, PCC, MCC, ACTC) including examination and certification processes
4. Training and Education Programs: Revenue from accredited coaching schools (80+ recognized schools) and continuing coach education (CCE) programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ICF Italia (International Coach Federation Italia) is the Italian chapter of the International Coaching Federation, the world's largest professional association of coaches. The organization issues internationally recognized coaching credentials (ACC, PCC, MCC, ACTC), accredits coaching training schools, runs a directory of 900+ certified coaches, and delivers continuing education through webinars, workshops, regional Coaching Days, the annual national conference, and Networking Weekends for professional development and community building.

Product overview

ICF Italia (International Coach Federation Italia) is the Italian chapter of the world's largest professional association of coaches. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of coaching-related products and services organized around professional development, events, research, and community building. The core offerings include: a directory of over 900 certified coaches (Trova un Coach), professional credentialing programs (ACC, PCC, MCC, ACTC credentials), and accredited training through partner schools. The organization hosts major events including the annual Conferenza Nazionale ICF Italia, regional ICF Coaching Day Milano, and Networking Weekend. A notable recent addition is the Coaching & IA section covering AI integration in coaching. Research initiatives include the annual Ricerca AI & Coaching and the 2026 Survey on Coaching & AI. Additional services include mentoring/supervision, ICF Core Competencies standards, and Foundation programs for pro-bono coaching.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICF Italia Membership Annual professional membership for practicing and aspiring coaches in Italy, providing access to events, networking, the Coach Directory, the Code of Ethics, and discounted or free participation in most ICF Italia events.
• ICF Coaching Credentials (ACC, PCC, MCC, ACTC) International coaching credentials awarded by ICF (Associate Certified Coach, Professional Certified Coach, Master Certified Coach, and Associate Certified Team Coach), used by individual coaches to validate professional competency and by clients/employers to identify qualified coaches.
• Trova un Coach (Coach Directory) Online searchable directory listing 900+ ICF-credentialed coaches in Italy, used by individuals, managers, and HR professionals to find certified coaches based on characteristics and needs.
• Scuole Accreditate ICF (Accredited Coaching Schools) Network of 80+ ICF-accredited coaching training programs (Level 1 and Level 2) across Italy for individuals pursuing professional coaching careers, with schools operating under ICF's recognized curriculum and credentialing pathways.
• Mentoring and Supervision Services Mentoring and supervision services for credentialed coaches to develop competencies and earn Continuing Coach Education (CCE) credits required for credential renewal.
• Conferenza Nazionale ICF Italia (Annual National Conference) Annual national coaching conference hosted by ICF Italia (2026 edition at Palazzo Brancaccio, Rome), bringing together coaches for keynote sessions, masterclasses, and networking, with ticketed registration priced between €65 and €380.
• ICF Coaching Day Milano 2026 Regional coaching event held at Fiera Milano Rho (Stella Polare Congress Center) targeting HR professionals, managers, and leaders, integrated within the Ecosistema Formazione Italia Wellbeing and Happiness Forum.
• Networking Weekend ICF Italia Annual weekend-long networking event bringing coaches from across Italy together for experiential workshops and professional community building, with discounted pricing for students and previously hosted in Naples.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% of coaching users in Italy are line managers, significantly higher than global average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Federmanager LiguriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Federmanager Liguria for organizing coaching events targeting managers in the Genoa area. ICF Italia coaches delivered workshops on topics like communicative leadership to Federmanager members.
• Ecosistema Formazione ItaliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerICF Italia's Coaching Day Milano 2026 is hosted within the Wellbeing and Happiness Forum organized by Ecosistema Formazione Italia at Fiera Milano Rho.
• Luiss Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresident Sonja Caramagno collaborates with Luiss Business School for coaching and assessment in master programs and doctorates, supporting career development and soft skills.
• Scuola IMT Alti Studi LuccaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for coaching services in doctoral and master programs, helping students identify and develop resources for their careers and organizations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Association for Coaching: Association for Coaching is a global professional body for coaches (founded UK) providing credentialing, events, and member services comparable to ICF Italia. Although UK-rooted, it serves a similar international professional-coach audience with overlapping membership value proposition.
• Worldwide Association of Business Coaches (WABC): WABC is an international credentialing body specifically for business coaches, offering the Chartered Business Coach designation and continuing-education framework. It targets the same professional coach demographic as ICF Italia with comparable business-coaching certification.
• European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC): EMCC is the principal pan-European competitor to ICF, offering its own EIA/EQA/ESIA coach and mentor credentials across national chapters including Italy. It targets the same Italian coaching community with a directly substitutable certification and membership model.
• International Coaching Federation (ICF): The global parent organization of ICF Italia. ICF is the world's largest professional association for coaches and issues the same ACC/PCC/MCC/ACTC credentials, ethical framework, and Core Competencies model that ICF Italia delivers at country level — making it a directly comparable, scaled-up version of ICF Italia.
• AssoCounseling: AssoCounseling is one of the major Italian professional associations for counselors and coaches, registered under the same Italian Ministry framework as ICF Italia. It directly competes for Italian coaching/counseling professionals seeking nationally-recognized credentials.
• International Association of Coaching (IAC): IAC is an independent global coaching credentialing body issuing Master Certified Coach, Certified Coach, and other designations. It competes head-to-head with ICF Italia's certification tiers for the same professional-coach customer base.
• Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE): CCE is a credentialing body offering the Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential and other professional designations. It is directly comparable to ICF in issuing third-party-validated coaching certifications and competes in the same professional-credentialing market.

Broad incumbents

• Association for Talent Development (ATD): ATD is a large, globally-established professional association covering the broader L&D and talent-development space, in which coaching is one component. It competes for budget and mindshare with ICF Italia in corporate training markets but serves a much wider scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC37c2yhSClhq1rakbh6HvOA
• Facebookfacebook.com/ICF.Italia

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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