ICF，国际教练联盟，International Coach Federation, 简称ICF，是一家非盈利组织，由从事教练工作的专业人士构成，目前拥有会员21,000人，是世界上规模最大的教练协会组织，其宗旨是推广教练技术在全球的应用以及提升教练们的专业能力，并且成为向公众提供教练信息及研究的权威机构。
以下内容摘自ICF官方网站http://www.coachfederation.org/about-icf/（2013年2月12日）。
About 关于ICF
Founded in 1995, the ICF is the leading global organization dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification, and building a worldwide network of credentialed coaches. Based in Lexington, Ky. (USA), the ICF also operates Regional Service Centres in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America.
ICF（国际教练联盟）成立于1995年，是全球领先的教练组织，通过设立严格的标准、提供独立的认证、建立全球性的认证教练网络，来促进专业教练从业者的提升。ICF总部位于美国肯塔基州的列克星敦市，同时在亚太、欧洲、以及拉丁美洲设有区域性服务中心。
The ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. ICF把教练定义为：一种与客户的伙伴关系，在这种关系中，教练通过一个激发思考、创造性的过程，去激励客户最大化地挖掘其个人及职业上的潜能。
The ICF exists to build, support and preserve the integrity of the coaching profession through programs and standards supported by our members. ICF存在的目的是，通过由会员提供的课程和标准，来构建、支持和保护专业教练从业者的诚信。
To Build … 构建…
The ICF maintains a high visibility for the profession through public relations, publicity campaigns, marketing strategies and the Coach Referral Service (CRS), an independent, non-profit ICF service which makes it easy for people to find the right coach for their needs. 通过开展公共关系、公开的活动、采取营销策略、以及教练推荐服务（CRS，一种独立的，非盈利的ICF服务，可以让人们很容易地找到能够满足自己需求的教练），ICF帮助教练从业者保持很高的吸引力。
To Support … 支持…
The ICF develops and implements programs that assist in the professional development of our members. In addition to the professional development opportunities of an annual conference, the ICF provides professional growth opportunities through its local chapters throughout the world. Continual support is available through the ICF website, ICF Online Community, and publications. ICF开发并实施课程，来帮助会员提升专业性。除了年度大会提供的专业提升机会之外，ICF还通过全球各地的分会，向会员提供专业成长机会。ICF网站、ICF在线社区、以及出版物为会员提供持续性的支持。
To Preserve … 保护…
The ICF developed and promotes an industry-wide Code of Professional Standards. ICF also developed the first universally accepted Accreditation process which preserves the integrity of coaching through standardized credentials that assist consumers in choosing professional coaches. ICF制订了专业道德标准，并在整个教练行业推行。ICF还制定了第一套普遍受到认可的认证流程，通过标准化的认证，帮助客户选择专业教练，进而保护教练业的诚信。