Coaching Knowledge Assessment (CKA)
certification GUIDE
FOR 2025/2026 TESTS|MOST COMMON
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS
(LATEST QUIZZES) |ALREADY A+
GRADED|GUARANTEED PASS
ICF Definition of Coaching - Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative
process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.
Core Competencies - A. Setting a foundation
B. Co-creating a relationship
C. Communicating Effectively
D. Facilitating learning and results
What is under "Setting the Foundation"? - 1. Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional
Standards
2. Establishing the Coaching Agreement
What is under "Co-creating the Relationship"? - 3. Establishing Trust and Intimacy with
the Client
4. Coaching Presence
What is under "Communicating Effectively"? - 5. Active Listening
6. Powerful Questioning
7. Direct Communication
What is under "Facilitating Learning and Results"? - 8. Creating Awareness
9. Designing Actions
10. Planning and Goal Setting
, 11. Managing Progress and Accountability
Setting the Foundation: Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards (defined) -
Understanding of coaching ethics and standards and ability to apply them appropriately
in all coaching situations.
Setting the Foundation: Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards (4 things) -
1. Understands and exhibits in own behaviors the ICF Code of Ethics (see Code, Part III of
ICF Code of Ethics).
2. Understands and follows all ICF Ethical Guidelines (see list).
3. Clearly communicates the distinctions between coaching, consulting, psychotherapy and
other support professions.
4. Refers client to another support professional as needed, knowing when this is needed and
the available resources.
Setting the Foundation: Establishing the Coaching Agreement (define) - Ability to
understand what is required in the specific coaching interaction and to come to agreement with
the prospective and new client about the coaching process and relationship.
Setting the Foundation: Establishing the Coaching Agreement (3 things) - 1. Understands
and effectively discusses with the client the guidelines and specific parameters of the coaching
relationship (e.g., logistics, fees, scheduling, inclusion of others if appropriate).
2. Reaches agreement about what is appropriate in the relationship and what is not, what is and
is not being offered, and about the client's and coach's responsibilities.
3. Determines whether there is an effective match between his/her coaching method and the
needs of the prospective client.
Co-Creating the Relationship: Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client (defined) -
Ability to create a safe, supportive environment that produces ongoing mutual respect
and trust.
Co-Creating the Relationship: Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client (6 things) -
1. Shows genuine concern for the client's welfare and future.
2. Continuously demonstrates personal integrity, honesty and sincerity.
3. Establishes clear agreements and keeps promises.
4. Demonstrates respect for client's perceptions, learning style, personal being.
certification GUIDE
FOR 2025/2026 TESTS|MOST COMMON
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS
(LATEST QUIZZES) |ALREADY A+
GRADED|GUARANTEED PASS
ICF Definition of Coaching - Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative
process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.
Core Competencies - A. Setting a foundation
B. Co-creating a relationship
C. Communicating Effectively
D. Facilitating learning and results
What is under "Setting the Foundation"? - 1. Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional
Standards
2. Establishing the Coaching Agreement
What is under "Co-creating the Relationship"? - 3. Establishing Trust and Intimacy with
the Client
4. Coaching Presence
What is under "Communicating Effectively"? - 5. Active Listening
6. Powerful Questioning
7. Direct Communication
What is under "Facilitating Learning and Results"? - 8. Creating Awareness
9. Designing Actions
10. Planning and Goal Setting
, 11. Managing Progress and Accountability
Setting the Foundation: Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards (defined) -
Understanding of coaching ethics and standards and ability to apply them appropriately
in all coaching situations.
Setting the Foundation: Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards (4 things) -
1. Understands and exhibits in own behaviors the ICF Code of Ethics (see Code, Part III of
ICF Code of Ethics).
2. Understands and follows all ICF Ethical Guidelines (see list).
3. Clearly communicates the distinctions between coaching, consulting, psychotherapy and
other support professions.
4. Refers client to another support professional as needed, knowing when this is needed and
the available resources.
Setting the Foundation: Establishing the Coaching Agreement (define) - Ability to
understand what is required in the specific coaching interaction and to come to agreement with
the prospective and new client about the coaching process and relationship.
Setting the Foundation: Establishing the Coaching Agreement (3 things) - 1. Understands
and effectively discusses with the client the guidelines and specific parameters of the coaching
relationship (e.g., logistics, fees, scheduling, inclusion of others if appropriate).
2. Reaches agreement about what is appropriate in the relationship and what is not, what is and
is not being offered, and about the client's and coach's responsibilities.
3. Determines whether there is an effective match between his/her coaching method and the
needs of the prospective client.
Co-Creating the Relationship: Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client (defined) -
Ability to create a safe, supportive environment that produces ongoing mutual respect
and trust.
Co-Creating the Relationship: Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client (6 things) -
1. Shows genuine concern for the client's welfare and future.
2. Continuously demonstrates personal integrity, honesty and sincerity.
3. Establishes clear agreements and keeps promises.
4. Demonstrates respect for client's perceptions, learning style, personal being.
