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Coaching Ethics and Boundaries Certification

ICA specialized certification (IC-CHEB)

Reason through ethical grey areas in coaching, set clear agreements, and know when to step out of the coaching role.

⏱ 3 live hours 🌍 In person or live online πŸ… ICA certification badge πŸ“… Updated 11 November 2026
ICA Coaching Ethics and Boundaries specialized certification badge (IC-CHEB)
In short: Coaching Ethics and Boundaries (IC-CHEB) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). In one session of 3 live hours, in person or live online, you reason through ethical grey areas in coaching, set clear agreements, and know when to step out of the coaching role. You earn a verified ICA certification badge that counts toward the ICA Coaching Professional Certification (ICP-COA).

What you will be able to do

What we cover

TopicWhat you do
Ethical coaching practiceWeigh duties to client, sponsor, employer and profession.
Boundary risks in coachingSpot when authority or other roles put coaching at risk.
Coaching agreementsAgree purpose, roles, confidentiality and what gets shared.
Stepping out of the coaching roleKnow when to refer or escalate, and say so clearly.

Who it is for

Managers who coach, internal and external coaches, HR and learning professionals, and agile coaches working inside organisations. Some coaching experience helps.

How the course runs

How it counts toward an ICA professional certification

Coaching Ethics and Boundaries counts toward one professional certification. An ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications listed for it, in any order. The same specialized certification can count toward more than one professional certification.

A suggested pathway

One way to earn the ICA Coaching Professional Certification: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.

How you earn your certification

  1. Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
  2. Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
  3. ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
  4. Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
  5. ICA issues your verified Coaching Ethics and Boundaries certification badge.

Why learn with Agile Visa

Learn by doing

Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.

Practitioner instructors

ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.

Learn on your schedule

Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.

Trusted worldwide

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Register your interest

Tell us what you need and we will reply by email. You can also ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICA Coaching Ethics and Boundaries certification?

Coaching Ethics and Boundaries (IC-CHEB) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). Reason through ethical grey areas in coaching, set clear agreements, and know when to step out of the coaching role.

How long is the Coaching Ethics and Boundaries course?

One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.

Does Coaching Ethics and Boundaries count toward an ICA professional certification?

Yes. It counts toward the ICA Coaching Professional Certification. Each ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 specialized certifications, in any order.

How do I earn the Coaching Ethics and Boundaries certification?

Attend the whole session and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified Coaching Ethics and Boundaries certification badge.

Can my team take Coaching Ethics and Boundaries together?

Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.

Interested in Coaching Ethics and Boundaries?

Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.

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