Life and Career Institute

Life Coach Certification Course

Become a Certified Life Coach Professional (C.L.C.P)

  • Access to our online life coaching course
  • Quick and easy online exam
  • Lifetime access
  • Priced in USD
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
Enrol now ($498)

Just starting out? The Professional Course is $247.

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Course last updated: August 2026

Life Coach Certification course

Here's what you'll learn in our Life Coach Certification Course

Unit 1

Introduction to Life Coaching

  • Learn what it truly means to be a life coach and how you can empower others to achieve their goals.
  • Understand the core principles and ethics that guide professional life coaching.
  • Discover the impact life coaches have on personal and professional development.
  • Gain the knowledge and confidence to start your journey as a certified life coach.
Unit 2

Understanding Human Behavior and Personal Development

  • Explore the psychological factors that drive human behavior and decision-making.
  • Master the principles of personal growth and how to guide clients through transformative change.
  • Learn how to identify limiting beliefs and help clients unlock their full potential.
  • Gain a deep understanding of how to create a personalized growth plan for clients.
Unit 3

Coaching Methodologies and Techniques

  • Dive into proven coaching methods that deliver results for a variety of clients.
  • Learn how to use powerful techniques like goal-setting, visualization, and accountability.
  • Master the art of adapting coaching methods to fit individual client needs.
  • Gain hands-on experience with tools that keep clients motivated and progressing.
Unit 4

Building Rapport and Effective Communication Skills

  • Learn how to build deep, trusting relationships with clients to foster lasting change.
  • Master communication techniques that facilitate openness, honesty, and growth.
  • Discover how to listen actively and ask powerful questions that drive insights.
  • Develop the skills to handle difficult conversations with empathy and professionalism.
Unit 5

Finding Your Specialty as a Life Coach

  • Explore various niches in life coaching and discover your ideal area of focus.
  • Learn how to align your passion with a target market that needs your expertise.
  • Master niche-specific strategies that differentiate you in the life coaching industry.
  • Gain insights into how specializing can help you attract the right clients and grow your business.
Unit 6

Creating Coaching Programs and Packages

  • Learn how to design coaching programs that deliver measurable results.
  • Discover how to structure your services into packages that attract and retain clients.
  • Master the art of customizing programs based on individual client goals and needs.
  • Gain the skills to create scalable programs that grow with your coaching practice.
Unit 7 Advanced Course only

Starting a Life Coach Business

  • Learn how to set up your life coaching practice from legal considerations to pricing strategies.
  • Discover the business fundamentals of client acquisition, retention, and operations.
  • Gain insights into how to balance coaching with running a profitable business.
  • Unlock the secrets to building a solid foundation for long-term success in life coaching.
Unit 8 Advanced Course only

Technology and Creating a Life Coach Website

  • Discover how to use technology to enhance your coaching practice and streamline your services.
  • Learn the essentials of building a professional website that attracts your ideal clients.
  • Explore tools for scheduling, client communication, and online coaching sessions.
  • Gain the knowledge to create an online presence that sets you apart as an expert.
Unit 9 Advanced Course only

Marketing Your Life Coaching Business

  • Learn the most effective marketing strategies to promote your life coaching services.
  • Discover how to use content marketing, social media, and SEO to grow your client base.
  • Gain insights into personal branding and how to establish yourself as an authority.
  • Master referral and networking techniques to ensure a steady stream of new clients.
Unit 10 Advanced Course only

Client Management and Retention Strategies

  • Learn how to build strong, lasting relationships with your clients for continued success.
  • Master techniques for maintaining client engagement and ensuring long-term results.
  • Discover how to track client progress and adjust coaching plans for maximum impact.
  • Gain the skills to create client loyalty, leading to referrals and sustainable business growth.

Upgrade to our Advanced Course for additional units

Both levels sit the same exam and earn the same C.L.C.P designation, because the exam covers units 1 to 6. The difference is the four units about running it as a business.

Professional Course

Who it is for. Ideal for anyone looking to start their career as a life coach. Whether you are new to coaching or want to build a solid foundation in life coaching principles, this course provides the essential skills needed to thrive in this rewarding field.

What is included. Units 1 to 6, a quiz and written assignments in every unit, the online exam and the C.L.C.P designation.

$247 for lifetime access
Enrol on the Professional Course

Training in more than one discipline? The Ultimate Coach Certification Bundle is all three Advanced courses for $747, saving $747.

What it costs to be wrong

Know what to do in the room, not just what to say about it

10 units, one exam, and C.L.C.P after your name. Unit 3 works the methods through a real session, so the first conversation you have after it is one you can steer rather than survive.

Enrol now ($498)
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Life and Career Institute certificate

Quick and easy online exam

Once you have completed the course you take our straightforward online exam to earn your certification. Pass it and you are a Certified Life Coach Professional (C.L.C.P), on a personalised certificate carrying your name, the date and a verification ID anybody can check.

Life Coach Certification summary

Who it's aimed at

Ideal for anyone looking to start their career as a life coach. Whether you are new to coaching or want to build a solid foundation in life coaching principles, this course provides the essential skills needed to thrive in this rewarding field.

Length of this course

Approximately 25 hours of reading material, along with interactive quizzes and written assignments that reinforce your learning. Most students complete the course in two to four weeks, though you have the flexibility to take as long as you need.

Cost

$247 for the Professional Course, or $498 for the Advanced Course. Lifetime access to all course materials either way.

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites to take this course?

There are none. Since the course is online, the only requirement is access to an internet-connected device.

What is the difference between the Professional and Advanced courses?

The Professional Course is units 1 to 6, which is the coaching craft itself. The Advanced Course adds units 7 to 10, which are about running it as a business: setting the practice up, the technology behind it, marketing, and keeping clients. Both sit the same exam and earn the same C.L.C.P designation.

Can you explain more about the exam?

You need a passing score of 170/200. The exam is done online at your convenience and is open book, so you can refer to the course materials while taking it. It includes a mix of multiple-choice questions and short written answers. If you do not pass on your first attempt we provide feedback and allow you a retry.

What is the refund or cancellation policy?

We offer a 100% money-back guarantee. If you are unable to complete the course or change your mind, we will refund your payment, no questions asked, within 30 days.

Are there any ongoing or recurring fees?

No. There are no ongoing, recurring or hidden fees. The course has a one-time, upfront cost that is completely transparent.

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