Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

Virtual Education is an educational delivery format where ICF coaches globally can come together to network, share and learn.

2. When was the Virtual Education started?

ICF Virtual Education was established in May 2000 through the "Virtual Community."  It was originally created to serve members who did not have easy access to a local ICF chapter. Today, it serves all ICF members globally, whether they attend a local chapter or not.

3. How can I attend ICF Virtual Education?

As an active ICF member, you can attend as many meetings as you wish. As a non-ICF member, you are invited to attend up to six of our meetings as a guest, after which time we ask that you become an ICF member and continue to join in our meetings.

4. How can I join the meetings?

The VE serves its members through meetings by telephone, on a bridgeline. You can join in the meetings at the times listed on the ‘Our Meetings’ page (click on the link at left).

5. How can I become a member of the International Coach Federation?

Click on the ‘Become a Member’ tab on the left hand side of the ICF website.

6. Who pays for the telephone costs to join the monthly VE meetings?

ICF hosts the bridgeline, and each person calling in pays for their individual phone cost.

7. What are the benefits that the Virtual Education offers ICF members?

Some of our member benefits are:

• Easy access to top-notch coaching training and development
• Connecting and networking with coaches worldwide
• Opportunities to learn from high-caliber speakers and leaders on a variety of topics and perspectives
• A place where your voice can be expressed, heard and respected
• A forum and space that you can help create that will help you achieve your personal success
• Opportunities for personal growth and contribution and to be part of our talented leadership teams

8. How can I get a copy of a past speaker’s presentation?

Click on the Meeting Summary link beside the meeting date of that particular speaker’s presentation and you will be able to view and print a copy of the speaker’s presentation if one has been provided.

9. What are Continuing Coach Education (CCE) Units? How can I get it, and how does it work?

Please read CCEU information outlined on the page called ‘CCEU Info.’