Online Life Coach Training Course
Course Objectives Job Outlook FAQs Prerequisites Curriculum
Become a Certified Life Coach
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Take your first step toward becoming a certified life coach! Our comprehensive course
covers the Core Competencies recognized by the International Coach Federation (ICF),
a leading organization in coaching that sets high standards and offers independent
certification. By studying ICF-recognized protocols, you will develop your unique
coaching style. Our life coach certification program also integrates the International
Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) Code of Ethics, providing you
with the skills to coach individuals affected by addiction and challenging circumstances
effectively.
Upon passing the final exam, you will earn the Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
certification issued by the IAPRC, empowering you to become a life coach and establish
a successful coaching business.
Job Outlook for Life Coaches
The 2023 ICF Global Coaching Study (GCS), which evaluates the size and scope of the
coaching profession, reports that the average salary of a life coach is $67,800.
The GCS report also states that 85% of coach practitioners hold a life coach certification
or
credential from a coaching organization. The trend for credentialed coaches is growing,
emphasizing the importance of credentials in building trust with clients and increasing
your earning potential.
Life Coaching FAQs
What is a life coach?
Life coaches help their clients identify a specific life or career goal, define the
steps needed to achieve this goal and create a plan of action. Life coaches will also
help clients identify strengths, weaknesses and obstacles that will impact their plan
of action.
What does a life coach do?
Most importantly, professional life coaching involves relationship building and trust.
Life coaches must be able to forge a creative partnership with their clients to:
• Identify and create a plan for what the client wants
• Modify and build strategies to achieve a client’s goals
• Encourage self-discovery, self-awareness and growth
• Promote accountability and positive change
What's the difference between a life coach and a therapist?
While therapists analyze a client’s past to help them understand their current behavior,
life coaches identify obstacles that stop a client from achieving their goals and
present strategies for getting past these obstacles.
What is the difference between coaching and counselling?
Like the difference between a life coach and a therapist, coaching is different than
counseling because it focuses on goal setting, not mental health. Ultimately, both
practices aim to help the client on a deeply personal level but take different approaches
in doing so.
Why should life coaches get certified?
Training and certification help you stand out to clients. Credentialing organizations
like the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) and International
Coach Federation (ICF) follow a standard of ethics that clients expect.
Course Objectives
- Guide clients through a dynamic coaching process from start to finish
- Set the foundation for coaching relationships using a formal coaching agreement
- Apply the application of ethical practices and standards to your business
- Develop your own personal coaching presence, style, and communication system
- Assist clients in clarifying their purpose, goals, plans, and actions
- Launch your own coaching practice using strategies that best fit your style
- Create an Envisioning Possibilities statement for your client
- Establish a comprehensive business plan
- Earn a life coach certificate from a reputable institution that boosts your industry
credibility
Prerequisites and Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites for taking this course.
Instructors
Misty Marlowe
Misty C. Marlowe completed her M.A. in Clinical/Community Psychology at UNC-Charlotte and her Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Capella University. She has devoted the past 22 years of her career to the nuances of human behavior and personal development. With a commitment to fostering resilience and enhancing relationships, Misty has excelled at coaching individuals from diverse backgrounds, aiming to unlock their potential for personal growth. Her approach to life coaching, grounded in Jungian Analytical and Gestalt techniques, reflects her passion for helping others achieve self-understanding and positive change.
Heather Morton
Dr. Heather Morton is an educator, consultant, and coach. Her teaching philosophy
is primarily based on principles of the adult learning theory: 1) experiential learning,
or the learner’s ability to understand content through doing and reflection, and 2)
motivation to learn, or the learner’s desire to set and attain goals through their
intrinsic desire to grow. To accomplish this, she uses a variety of strategies to
help each learner relate the content to their lives while providing constructive and
positive feedback.
Dr. Morton also has experience as a consultant and coach. Her Certified Professional
Life Coach certificate through the Transformation Academy helped her develop a strong
foundation in this field. Many of the concepts and principles covered in her training
were reiterated in her master’s and doctorate studies in psychology. As a coach, Dr.
Morton provides one-on-one support to her clients, helping them as they achieve their
goals, overcome challenges, and grow and develop as individuals. In this sense, she
is excited to help aspiring coaches flourish in their coaching studies.
In addition to a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology
from Liberty University, Dr. Morton holds a Master of Art in Industrial Organizational
Psychology degree from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Health
Sciences from Siena Heights University.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.
Questions? Contact Us.
Information Desk
2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703
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