Wherever you are in coaching, there's a place for you here

ICF Iowa brings together coaches at every stage, from newly curious to MCC. Pick the path that sounds most like you.

I'm earning or renewing my ICF credential

You're becoming the coach you want to be, and you shouldn't have to do it alone.

✓CCEU sessions every month

✓Peer coaching to build hours and confidence

✓Credentialing guidance from coaches who've done it

✓Mentoring connections

See CCEU events

I'm building my practice or coaching inside my organization

Meet the right people and open doors to collaboration and visibility.

✓Networking with experienced coaches

✓Advanced learning and new perspectives

✓Business development insight

✓A listing in Find a Coach

Come to a networking event

I'm curious about coaching

Explore the profession with no pressure, alongside people who do this work every day.

✓Intro to Coaching sessions

✓See coaching in action

✓Ways to use coaching skills in your current role

✓Clear pathways into coach training

Attend your first event free

Membership

What membership includes

✓Every monthly chapter meeting

✓Meeting recordings library

✓Peer coaching and practice

✓Special interest groups

✓Member directory

✓Find a Coach listing

✓Monthly newsletter and archive

✓Volunteer and board roles

Annual membership

$50

per year for ICF Global members. Not an ICF Global member? Join as an affiliate member for $75 per year.

Join ICF Iowa

Not ready? Your first event is free

Questions coaches ask

Do I need to be an ICF Global member to join the chapter?

No. ICF Global members join the chapter for $50 a year. Coaches who are not ICF Global members join as affiliate members for $75 a year.

Do I need an ICF credential to belong?

No. Any coach at any stage of their journey is welcome to be part of the community.

When do meetings happen, and are they virtual?

Chapter meetings are monthly on Zoom, usually the second Tuesday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM CT. Regional networking events and special interest groups are listed on the events page.

How do chapter events count toward my CCEUs?

Events that carry ICF continuing education credit list the CCEU hours in the event details. The chapter offered 6 CCEU hours in 2026. ICF credential renewal requires 40 CCE credits every three years.

I'm not a coach yet. Is this for me?

Yes. Many members came to their first event curious about coaching. Your first event is free, so you can see whether ICF Iowa fits before you join.