ICF ČR

What ICF ČR does

ICF ČR is the Czech Charter Chapter of the International Coach Federation, a non-profit professional membership association established in 2005 and headquartered in Prague. The organization connects certified professional coaches with individuals, entrepreneurs, and enterprises in the Czech Republic seeking coaching services, operating as the local extension of a global federation spanning 140+ countries and 50,000+ members. Its core products are the three-tier ICF credentialing framework (ACC, PCC, MCC), a public searchable coach registry, the annual International Coaching Week (run continuously from 2017 through 2026), the ICF Masterclass online series, Special Interest Groups for members, and accredited coaching education partnerships. The organization also runs social-purpose projects including "To Dáš" and "Azylové domy" (shelter homes). Distribution to enterprises is delivered through closed online coaching zones supplied to corporate clients such as Partners Financial Services, VZP ČR, ESET, and NEWTON Media.

ICF ČR's technology footprint is intentionally light: the coachfederation.cz site is built on Odoo CMS and serves the coach registry, event calendar, membership tooling, and e-commerce ("My Cart"). The website also hosts a newsletter subscription funnel via Ecomail and a closed Facebook member group for community engagement. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the membership model is annual subscription, certification fees are one-time/renewal, and many events are offered free as membership benefits or as part of International Coaching Week. Revenue is generated exclusively through membership fees, certification application and renewal fees, and fees from accredited educational programs.

The go-to-market is community-led. Top-of-funnel awareness is driven by website content, newsletter, and the annual ICW; mid-funnel conversion relies on Masterclass and SIG engagement; post-sale retention is anchored in the closed Facebook community and credential-maintenance requirements. The primary customer segments are corporate leaders and managers, business owners and entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking personal development, with organizations and teams as a secondary segment served through corporate coaching zones. ICF ČR has no disclosed executive leadership team, no private or public shareholders, no funding rounds, and no publicly disclosed financial statements, consistent with its status as a non-profit charter chapter under the parent International Coach Federation.

Name

ICF ČR

Legal name

ICF ČR

Website

https://coachfederation.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ICF ČR is a Prague-based non-profit professional association and Czech Charter Chapter of the International Coach Federation that certifies coaches (ACC, PCC, MCC), maintains a public coach registry, and serves individuals, entrepreneurs, and corporate clients across the Czech Republic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Coaching Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

C-Suite & Senior Executive Coaching (EDABANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Professional coaching certification
• Coach membership association
• Coaching standards accreditation
• Coach training programs
• Professional development coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for coaching professionals seeking ICF certification, community access, and credential maintenance.
2. Certification Fees: Fees associated with ICF certification processes at ACC, PCC, and MCC levels, including application, assessment, and renewal fees.
3. Educational Programs: Revenue from accredited coaching education programs, workshops, and masterclasses offered to members and the public.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ICF ČR (International Coach Federation Czech Republic Charter Chapter) is a non-profit professional membership organization that promotes and standardizes professional coaching practice in the Czech Republic. It offers globally recognized coach certifications at three levels (ACC, PCC, MCC), maintains a public searchable coach registry, runs accredited coaching education programs, and hosts professional development events such as International Coaching Week and the ICF Masterclass series. The organization also connects corporate clients with certified coaches through dedicated corporate coaching partnerships.

Product overview

ICF ČR (International Coaching Federation Czech Republic) operates as a professional membership organization for coaches, not a software technology company. The organization offers a portfolio of professional certification programs (ACC, PCC, MCC levels), a searchable coach registry, annual International Coaching Week events, educational Masterclass series, Special Interest Groups for professional development, and accredited training programs. These services work together to establish and maintain professional coaching standards in the Czech Republic, serving over 50,000 members across 140+ countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICW - International Coaching Week: Annual international week dedicated to promoting professional coaching, organized by ICF globally and by ICF ČR in the Czech Republic
• ICF Masterclass
• SIG (Special Interest Groups)

Products and services

• ICF Coach Certification Programs Three-level professional coaching certification program (ACC Associate Certified Coach, PCC Professional Certified Coach, MCC Master Certified Coach) validating coaching competencies through education, experience, and assessment. Targeted at coaching professionals seeking globally recognized credentials.
• ICF ČR Coach Registry Searchable online directory of certified ICF coaches filterable by certification level (ACC, PCC, MCC), practice hours, specialization area, and geographic region, enabling individuals and organizations to find verified professional coaches.
• International Coaching Week (ICW) Annual week-long global event that promotes professional coaching by offering free and discounted coaching sessions, workshops, and educational activities to the public, connecting individuals and organizations with certified ICF coaches.
• ICF Masterclass Series Online educational sessions led by expert coaches covering professional development topics including leadership, emotional intelligence, communication, supervision, and ethics, available to members and the public.
• Accredited Coaching Education Programs Approved coaching education and training programs that meet ICF accreditation standards, providing a pathway to ICF credentialing. Targeted at individuals pursuing professional coaching careers.
• Special Interest Groups (SIG) Member-only professional development groups where ICF ČR coaches convene around specific coaching topics (e.g., supervision, ethics with AI, neurosystemic coaching) to share knowledge and collaborate.

Quantifiable outcome

• ICF establishes coaching standards in more than 140 territories worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Českomoravská asociace podnikatelek a manažerek (ČMAPM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership for joint events and workshops. The organization partnered with ČMAPM for the 'Týmy budoucnosti a role jednotlivců v nich' (Teams of the Future) workshop during International Coaching Week 2021, combining ICF coaching expertise with the association's focus on women entrepreneurs and managers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Others

• Českomoravská asociace podnikatelek a manažerek (ČMAPM): A Czech association for women entrepreneurs and managers that partnered with ICF ČR for International Coaching Week 2021 events. Operates in the adjacent Czech women-in-leadership space and serves as a strategic partner rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Association for Coaching (AC): A UK-based international professional membership body for coaches offering its own accreditation and professional development. Competes with ICF ČR for coach memberships across Europe and offers similar credentialing, training events, and community resources targeting the same executive coaching segment.
• Worldwide Association of Business Coaches (WABC): An international credentialing body for business coaches offering the Chartered Business Coach (ChBC) credential. Competes with ICF ČR for the same professional business coaching segment, particularly coaches focused on corporate and business owner clients.
• European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC): A pan-European professional body offering its own coaching accreditation (EIA, EIA-SEN) and member services across Europe including Czech Republic. Directly competes with ICF ČR for coach members, credentialing, and corporate training market share in the same geography.
• International Association of Coaching (IAC): A US-based international coaching credentialing organization offering its own certification framework. Competes with ICF ČR for globally-oriented coaches who seek alternative credentialing to ICF, particularly those working across multiple countries or markets.

Broad incumbents

• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): A globally recognized leadership development provider offering executive coaching, leadership training, and coaching certification programs. Overlaps with ICF ČR's leadership coaching segment and competes for corporate L&D budgets in the Czech Republic.
• FranklinCovey: A global leadership and organizational performance company offering leadership development training and coaching services. Competes with ICF ČR for Czech corporate leadership development spending, particularly for leadership programs that include coaching components.
• International Coach Federation (ICF Global): The global parent organization of ICF ČR. Operates the worldwide coaching credentialing framework (ACC, PCC, MCC), Code of Ethics, and Core Competencies that ICF ČR implements locally. The two share identical certification standards and brand, but ICF Global operates at worldwide scale while ICF ČR is the Czech local chapter.

Regional players

• ICF United Kingdom Chapter: A sister ICF charter chapter serving the UK market. Operates the same ICF certification framework and brand but in a different geographic market, providing a useful comparable for ICF ČR's chapter operations, membership model, and enterprise engagement patterns.

Emerging players

• Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching: A globally recognized executive coaching methodology and certification program. Competes with ICF ČR for executive coaches seeking credentials and competes for corporate leadership development budgets in the same coaching market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/icfczmembers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icf-cr

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

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