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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Persistence, Personal Development, Resilience, Habit Formation, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Psychology, Anatomy, Business, Physiology

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    343 reviews

    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

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Communication, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Interpersonal Communications, Curiosity, Productivity, Lifelong Learning, Time Management, Courage, Self-Awareness, Open Mindset, Independent Thinking, Leadership Development, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, People Development, Change Management, Growth Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Empowerment and Wellness: A Mindfulness Journey for Women

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Development, Meditation & Breathwork, Overcoming Obstacles, Stress Management, Personal Care, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Mental Health, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Mental Concentration, Habit Formation, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Optimism, Time Management, Empowerment, Human Centered Design, Habit Formation, Professional Development, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Reach Your Goals: 7 Personal Development Exercises

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Follow Through, Goal-Oriented, Action Oriented, Habit Formation, Courage, Overcoming Obstacles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Mastering Mindfulness: A Journey to Wellness with Headspace

    Skills you'll gain: Composure, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Habit Formation, Mental Concentration, Mental Health, Lifelong Learning, Overcoming Obstacles, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Sales Coaching: Turning Salespeople into Champions

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Enablement, Active Listening, Accountability Frameworks, Employee Coaching, Sales Training, Drive Engagement, Communication Strategies, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Sales, Motivational Skills, Communication, Team Building, Leadership, Leadership Development, Executive Presence, Performance Improvement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Skills for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Management Training And Development, Coaching, Accountability Frameworks, Team Performance Management, Organizational Change, Expectation Management, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Accountability, Employee Performance Management, People Management, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Performance Metric, Organizational Development, Performance Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis
  • Coaching and Training Women: American Council on Exercise
  • Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life: Dartmouth College
  • Empowerment and Wellness: A Mindfulness Journey for Women: Board Infinity
  • Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Reach Your Goals: 7 Personal Development Exercises: Skillshare
  • Mastering Mindfulness: A Journey to Wellness with Headspace: Board Infinity
  • Strengths-Based Coaching and Employee Development: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Sales Coaching: Turning Salespeople into Champions: John Wiley & Sons

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