Life Coach Certification Online

Ready to take your career as a life coach to the next level? With an endorsed Level 5 Life Coaching Skills Diploma, or even the sky isn’t the limit!  Enrol online with Brentwood Open Learning College, for the chance to earn an endorsed diploma from a recognised awarding body!  Study the field the professional life coaching at an advanced level, under the watch of your assigned expert tutor!  Explore each component stage of the life coaching process, how to effectively use neuro linguistic programming and the art of effective communication.  Learn how to use body language and non-verbal messages more effectively, work with helpful life coaching tools and take that first big step towards going into business as a professional life coach.  With all course materials and learning resources are included in the initial fee, our exclusive programs represent unbeatable value for money!  Enrol online, or contact our admissions team for more information!

Why Study Life Coaching?

Life coaches are hired by millions of people worldwide for any number of reasons.  Although it’s far from unusual for a client to have no specific goals or objectives.  Clients often reach out to life coaches due to a sense of general dissatisfaction with their life - private, professional or a combination of the two. They may be finding it difficult to achieve their goals, or have yet to establish their priorities.  By consulting with a life coach, the client is able to examine and assess their life and outlook from an entirely different perspective.  Life coaches help clients set goals, overcome challenges and determine what (if anything) is holding them back.  A challenging position of significant responsibility, life coaching it can also be incredibly fulfilling and financially rewarding. Armed with a passion for people and the desire to help others, this endorsed course could take you the rest of the way!

Brentwood Open Learning College is the web’s leading name in enjoyable, affordable and flexible distance learning. This exclusive Level 5 Life Coaching Skills Diploma takes place over a series of nine units, which include online assessments for submission to your assigned tutor.  Topics introduced throughout the course are as follows:

Unit 1 - Life Coaching Basics

The course begins by providing a detailed overview of the functions and objectives of the life coaching profession.  Candidates discuss some of the most common reasons for seeking the services of a life coach, the typical daily duties of a professional life coach and some of the most common challenges in the provision of life coaching services.

Unit 2 - The Coaching Process

A comprehensive walk-through of the coaching process follows in unit two, in which candidates learn how life coaching can contribute to any client’s personal development.  The Socratic method of asking questions is also introduced, along with the importance of a unique approach to the coaching process for each individual client.

Unit 3 - Life Coaching Tools & Techniques

Unit three turns attention to some of the most effective life coaching tools, while presenting a series of coaching techniques and methodologies.  Candidates consider the importance of values and ethics in life coaching, along with the art of nurturing motivation and positive eating clients, in order to help them achieve their objectives.

Unit 4 - Communication Basics

The basics of communication in life coaching are explored in unit four, which focuses heavily on common communication problems and the resolution of such issues.  The establishment and development of relationships through communication is discussed, along with common challengers to effective communication in life coaching.

Unit 5 - Listening Skills

Course unit five examines the key differences between ‘hearing’ and ‘listening’, detailing the importance of active listening skills as a life coach.  Learners also explore the concept of empathetically listening, the importance of accurately interpreting spoken information communicated by clients and more.

Unit 6 - Body Language

A fascinating introduction to body language follows in unit six, in which candidates discover the true value of nonverbal communication.  Several tips and techniques for more effectively reading and interpreting visual cues are presented, along with guidelines for ensuring your own body language sends the right message when working with clients.

Unit 7 - Introduction to Neuro Linguistic Programming

The role of neuro linguistic programming in the field of life coaching is explored in unit seven, which guides candidates through the various functions of neuro linguistic programming and its wide reaching applications.  The use of neuro linguistic programming to develop a stronger and more meaningful rapport with clients is also discussed.

Unit 8 - Communication Styles

Unit eight brings the various different styles of communication into discussion, along with the importance of confidence and assertiveness as a life coach.  Candidates are presented with helpful tips and techniques to improve their communication skills and general confidence when consulting with clients.

Unit 9 - Starting & Running a Life Coaching Practice

Concluding the course, unit nine provides a detailed breakdown of the new business establishment process in life coaching.  Candidates learn how to generate leads and attract clients, market their life coaching business to a viable audience and ensure their compliance with the Charter of Life Coaching Practice at all times.

Paying in Instalments: £660 (Interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £120

No of Instalments: 12

Each Instalment: £45

Pay in Full: (£100 Discount) £560

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

If you are a naturally a patient, empathetic and enthusiastic individual, a career as a life coach could be right up your street.  Every day, life coaches go to extraordinary efforts to improve the lives of those they work with.  To succeed as a life coach is to enjoy a fascinating and fulfilling career, with limitless scope for advancement.  Pursue a position with an established agency, or consider a world of self-employment opportunities in life coaching.  Salaries vary wildly from one location and position to the next, though typically start in the region of £20,000 for qualified newcomers.

Brentwood Open Learning College offers a dynamic portfolio of distance learning programmes, with no entry-requirements to fulfil and no prior knowledge required. This advanced Level 5 Life Coaching Skills Diploma was designed with the following candidates in mind:

• Patient and caring individuals who enjoy helping others

• Committed, ambitious and enthusiastic candidates

• Anyone interested in becoming a self-employed life coach

• Candidates considering freelance employment opportunities

• Life coaches looking to improve their skills and competencies

• Jobseekers out to enhance their employment prospects

If you’re serious about reaching the very top of the ladder as a professional life coach, we’re standing by with the support you need!  Get started on your Level 5 Life Coaching Skills Diploma today, or contact the BOLC admissions team anytime.