Universal Coaching Alliance
Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics
Why We Revised the Code
Why We Revised the Code
The following resources support your understanding and application of the UCA Code:
- The revised UCA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics
- A clear summary of what changed and why
- Explainer videos that bring key clauses to life
- Fast Reference FAQs and reporting guidance.
Why this matters:
The coaching field evolves — and ethical practice must keep pace. This revision strengthens expectations around client safety, technology use, supervision, safeguarding and professional accountability. It also clarifies areas that practitioners told us were hard to interpret in real-world practice.
What’s improved:
✔ Clearer expectations for professional conduct
✔ Better alignment with modern coaching practice (including technology and AI)
✔ Stronger safeguarding and continuity planning guidance
✔ Sharper conflict of interest standards
✔ Practical language coaches can use in contracts and client agreements.
Explainer Videos
Introduction to the UCA Code of Ethics Review
In the journey of coaching we often encounter situations where we need to make difficult or challenging decisions.
Commitment to Professional Development in Coaching
The Power of Continuous Learning
Understanding Confidentiality and Safeguarding in Coaching
Creating a safe space and dealing with the limitations of confidentiality.
Upholding Integrity:
Duty to Report Unethical Conduct
Client Continuity
Professionalism prepares.
We are only human. Despite our best intentions we may become unable to fulfil our coaching contracts.
Previous Versions and Archive
For transparency and historical reference, earlier editions of the UCA Code are available below.
These may be relevant for assessments, complaints, or accreditation activity that commenced under a previous framework.
1 Year of UCA: Celebrating Growth, Impact & the Future of Coaching! 