Learning Outcomes

What is Life Coaching

Key Attributes of a Life Coach

The Basic Coaching Model

Lesson Summary

In this module, we will introduce you to the psychological principles of coaching, types of coaching and their benefits. You'll explore what life coaches do and how to become one. You'll learn the essential skills a life coach must have to establish relationships with clients, assess the client's needs and help them attain their goals.

Becoming a Professional Life Coach - Course Assessment

Acquire the knowledge and skills of a life coach and start a rewarding career with this free online course.

Becoming a Professional Life Coach

Do you enjoy helping people cope with difficult times and providing extra support? That is what life coaches do. It's a career that is in high demand. Many individuals now seek assistance in making decisions, setting and achieving goals or navigating life’s problems. This course will train you in the essential skills of being a life coach. We'll guide you on how to embark on your new career and address the risks and ethical issues that arise.

Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring

The Career Seeker

Aspects of Coaching and Mentoring

An Overview of Career Coaching

Introduction to Personal Development Coach

Development of Personality

Coaching and mentoring can help people figure out their purpose or explore opportunities to grow in their chosen careers or personal lives. This module will introduce you to the concept of career seeking and personal development. It will explain why and how coaching can help accomplish these life purposes.

Essential UK Employment Law

Fundamental Qualities of a Coach

Motivating Your Clients

The Coach or Client Relationship

Setting Up as a Coach

Effective Communication Skill

A coach or a mentor for career counselling must have some basic knowledge and skills. This module will introduce you to UK employment law and explain the fundamental qualities of a coach. You will learn about motivating your clients as well as building an effective relationship with them before developing your business and communication skills.

Course assessment

This free online counselling course explains how to become a career coach and help your clients develop professionally.

Introduction to Career Coaching

What is career counselling and what is the role of coaching or mentoring in this field? This course will answer this question by examining its professional and personal development role. We highlight the growing popularity of coaching before clarifying its scope and benefits. Experienced professionals from any field will find this course helpful if they wish to embark upon an independent career as a career coach or a mentor.

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