ICF Slovenská pobočka/ International Coaching Federation Slovakia

Name

ICF Slovenská pobočka/ International Coaching Federation Slovakia

Legal name

Občianske združenie ICF – Slovenská pobočka

Website

https://icf.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Coaching Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Membership, Accreditation & Credentialing Registration Systems (THAHAFAG)

Keywords

• Professional coaching certification
• Coach directory services
• Coaching membership association
• Professional development events
• Coaching training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees for individual coaches joining ICF Slovak Chapter. Members apply through a contact form and registration form, pay a membership fee, and receive an invoice confirming membership.
2. Event fees: Fees charged for participation in organized events such as Peer Camp (€65-105 depending on membership), webinars (€0-25 depending on membership), and coaching training programs (Life Coaching course at €2,832 incl. VAT).
3. Training program fees: Revenue from accredited coaching training programs such as the Life Coaching course (76 hours, ICF accredited) at Business Coaching College, and other coaching schools (Koučovacia škola, Power Coaching, Via Institute).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ICF Slovak Chapter is a nonprofit professional coaching association that maintains a searchable online directory of certified coaches in Slovakia, runs an individual membership program providing access to international coaching resources and networking, and operates a three-level professional certification system (ACC, PCC, MCC) governed by the ICF Code of Ethics and Key Coaching Competencies framework. The chapter also organizes professional development events including the annual Peer Camp, free "Coffee with a Coach" introductory sessions, and continuing education webinars, and partners with accredited coaching schools to deliver ICF-recognized training programs.

Product overview

ICF Slovenská pobočka operates as a professional coaching association offering a unified portfolio of services centered on coach certification, professional development, and connecting clients with certified coaches. The core offering includes the Coach Directory (Nájdi svojho kouča) for matching clients with ACC, PCC, and MCC certified coaches, ICF Membership providing access to international resources and networking, and the ICF Certification System establishing professional standards with three accreditation levels. Supporting services include the 'Káva s koučom' program offering free introductory coaching sessions, the annual Peer Camp event for professional development, and the ongoing webinar series 'Kouči koučom' for continuing education. The organization also maintains professional standards through the ICF Code of Ethics and provides educational resources on coaching competencies.

Differentiator

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Brands

• Káva s koučom (Coffee with a Coach): A program offering free 45-minute coaching sessions with certified professional coaches, organized during International Coaching Week.
• Peer Camp

Products and services

• Coach Directory (Nájdi svojho kouča) Searchable online directory of certified coaches in Slovakia, allowing the public to find coaches by accreditation level (ACC, PCC, MCC), location, language, and practice hours. Used by individuals and organizations seeking professional coaching engagements.
• ICF Membership (Členstvo v ICF) Annual individual membership in ICF Slovak Chapter providing benefits such as access to educational activities, networking with international coaches, professional development resources, and regional chapter participation. Members pay an annual membership fee and receive an invoice.
• Coffee with a Coach (Káva s koučom) Free 45-minute introductory coaching sessions delivered by ICF- and SAKO-certified professional coaches, designed for people considering coaching collaboration who want to experience coaching before committing to a paid engagement.
• Peer Camp Annual professional development event (Peer Camp) for coaches, featuring workshops, peer learning, and CCE credits. Open to ICF, SAKO, and EMCC members as well as coaching training graduates.
• ICF Certification System (ACC, PCC, MCC) Three-level professional coaching certification system (ACC - Associate Certified Coach, PCC - Professional Certified Coach, MCC - Master Certified Coach) awarded to coaches based on training hours, coaching experience, and competency assessment against the ICF Key Coaching Competencies framework.
• Continuing education webinars (Kouči koučom series) Continuing education webinar series ("Kouči koučom" and ICF CZ SIG sessions) for coaches covering topics such as change management, neuroscience, and coaching methodologies, providing CCE credits to maintain certification currency.
• ICF-accredited training programs (delivered via partner schools) ICF-accredited coaching training programs delivered through partner coaching schools (Business Coaching College in Bratislava, Koučovacia škola in Žilina/Bratislava, Via Institute, Power Coaching), providing the training hours required for ACC/PCC/MCC certification. The flagship Life Coaching course at Business Coaching College comprises 76 hours of coaching-specific education across 5 × 2-day modules over 8 months.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Slovak Young Leader Award – Tomáš Pešek became the first Slovak to receive ICF's prestigious Young Leader Award

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICF CZ (ICF Czech Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024ICF Slovak Chapter collaborates with ICF CZ through the ICF EMEA Leaders Forum. The two chapters agreed to continue sharing educational activities and plan joint Board meetings for closer cooperation. New ICF CZ Board president Martina Novotná assumed the role on June 1, 2024.
• ICF Global (International Coaching Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024ICF Slovak Chapter is the Slovak Charter Chapter of ICF Global, the world's largest professional coaching organization with 50,000+ members. The chapter benefits from ICF Global's standards, certification system, ethical codex, global platform, and hundreds of educational activities.
• ICF EMEA Leaders Forum – West European ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024ICF Slovak Chapter is part of ICF EMEA's West European Forum, comprising 14 countries. This forum enables sharing of experiences and best practices among established coaching chapters, and coordinates European initiatives such as European Coaching Prism Awards, Future Coaching Lab, and mutual coaching projects.
• Business Coaching CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Coaching College is a partner coaching school that delivers ICF-accredited training programs, including the Life Coaching course (76 hours, ICF accredited) for coaching certification. Located at Karloveské rameno 3498/6, 841 04 Bratislava. Led by Zuzana Karpinská, PCC and Denisa Kmecova, PCC.
• SAKO (Slovenská asociácia koučov)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAKO is the Slovak Association of Coaches. ICF Slovak Chapter cooperates with SAKO on joint events (e.g., Peer Camp open to both ICF and SAKO members), mutual recognition of CCE credits, and sharing educational activities. ICF Slovak Chapter is mentioned alongside SAKO as a co-organizer of various coaching events.
• Koučovacia škola (Coaching school – Koučovanie na pracovisku)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKoučovacia škola 'Koučovanie na pracovisku' is a partner coaching school offering ICF-accredited coaching training. Located in Žilina and Bratislava. The school focuses on workplace coaching, managerial coaching, and building coaching culture in organizations.
• Via InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVia Institute provides accredited coaching, mentoring, and supervision training programs. Collaborates with organizations on implementing coaching and mentoring programs and leadership development. Offers programs integrating transactional analysis, systemic thinking, experiential learning.
• Power Coaching (www.powercoaching.sk)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower Coaching is listed as a partner coaching education provider on the ICF Slovak Chapter website, offering coaching training resources for those seeking to become coaches.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Koučovacia škola (Coaching School): Slovak coaching school focused on workplace coaching and coaching culture in organizations. Listed as a partner coaching education provider on the ICF Slovak Chapter website and competes for the same aspiring-coach training demand.
• Business Coaching College: Slovak-based partner coaching school that delivers ICF-accredited training programs (including the Life Coaching course) on behalf of ICF SK. Strategic ecosystem partner rather than competitor, but exemplifies the partner-driven training model.
• Via Institute: Slovak/European coaching, mentoring, and supervision training provider accredited by ICF. Adjacent ecosystem participant that delivers accredited programs referenced on the ICF SK website.

Emerging players

• Worldwide Association of Business Coaches (WABC): Global business coaching association offering Certified Business Coach credentialing. Targets a narrower business-coaching segment but competes for the same individual professional coaches in the EMEA market.

Broad incumbents

• EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council): European-wide coaching and mentoring association with national chapters across Europe. Competes for the same pool of professional coaches and corporate coaching clients and is explicitly referenced as eligible for ICF SK events.
• ICF Global (International Coaching Federation): The parent global federation under which the Slovak Chapter operates as a charter chapter. Sets certification standards (ACC/PCC/MCC), ethical codex, and global training program frameworks used by ICF Slovak Chapter.

Direct peers

• SAKO (Slovenská asociácia koučov): The national Slovak Association of Coaches, operating as a parallel professional coaching association in the same Slovak market. Competes for members and runs joint events (e.g., Peer Camp) with ICF SK, making it the closest direct local peer.
• Association for Coaching (AfC): UK-headquartered international professional coaching body offering membership, accreditation, and events globally. Provides an alternative to ICF certification in the European market and targets the same individual coaches and corporate clients.
• International Association of Coaching (IAC): International coaching association offering its own certification framework (IAC Coach Certification). Competes with ICF for credentialed coaches and serves a similar professional coaching community globally.
• ICF Czech Republic (ICF CZ): Sister ICF charter chapter serving coaches in the Czech Republic. Operates an identical model (membership, certification, events, training schools) in a directly comparable Central European market and shares educational activities and Board cooperation with ICF Slovak Chapter.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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