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Life Coaching Courses

Life coaching courses can help you learn effective communication techniques, goal-setting strategies, and methods for fostering personal growth. You can build skills in active listening, motivational interviewing, and creating actionable plans tailored to individual needs. Many courses also introduce tools such as assessment frameworks and coaching models that facilitate client engagement and progress tracking, allowing you to apply these skills in real-life coaching scenarios.


Popular Life Coaching Courses and Certifications


  • M

    McMaster University

    Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Mental Concentration, Mentorship, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Productivity, Open Mindset, Resilience, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Digital pedagogy, Relationship Building

    ★ 4.8 (13K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Scrum Alliance

    Agile Coaching Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Culture Transformation, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Change, Meeting Facilitation, Business Transformation, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Agile Product Development, Organizational Structure, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Mentorship, Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Strategic Leadership

    ★ 4.1 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Feedback and Coaching For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Companionship, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Pedagogy, Friendliness, Leadership, Compassion, Open Mindset, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Conflict Management, Accountability

    ★ 4.7 (176) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Feedback and Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Rapport Building, Accountability Frameworks, Proactivity, Relationship Building, Discussion Facilitation, Recognizing Others, Lifelong Learning, Open Mindset, Motivational Skills, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Professionalism, Decision Making, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Mentorship, Employee Coaching, Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Thrive: Personal and Professional Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Growth Mindedness, Executive Presence, Thought Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Resilience, Influencing, Professional Development, Leadership, Goal Setting, ChatGPT, Health And Wellness Coaching, Branding, Communication, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.7 (215) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Managing as a Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership and Management, People Management, Adaptability, Professional Development, People Development, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Overcoming Obstacles, Employee Training, Mentorship, Decision Making, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Coaching, Exercise Science, Health Assessment, Exercise Therapy, Creative Problem-Solving, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles

    ★ 4.4 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Self-Guided Wellness Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Empowerment, Coaching, Behavior Management, Self-Awareness, Action Oriented, Planning

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Health Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Coaching, Goal Setting, Health Care, Communication, Empowerment, Planning

    ★ 4.7 (118) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Management Training And Development, Constructive Feedback, Gap Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Performance Management, People Management, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Problem Solving, Leadership and Management, Expectation Management, Empowerment, Accountability, Active Listening, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (343) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Coaching and Training Women

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Coaching, Exercise Science, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Empowerment, Human Musculoskeletal System, Physiology, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Anatomy, Endocrinology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Strengths-Based Coaching and Employee Development

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Productivity, Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Visionary, Peer Review, Recognizing Others, Team Motivation, Employee Engagement, Value Propositions, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Coaching

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular life coaching courses

  • Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential: McMaster University
  • Agile Coaching Essentials: Scrum Alliance
  • Feedback and Coaching For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Professional Skills: Feedback and Coaching: Arizona State University
  • Thrive: Personal and Professional Growth: Coursera
  • Managing as a Coach: University of California, Davis
  • Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Self-Guided Wellness Coaching: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Health Coaching Conversations: Imperial College London
  • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis

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