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Health Coaching Courses

Health coaching courses can help you learn behavior change techniques, nutrition fundamentals, motivational interviewing, and wellness program design. You can build skills in client assessment, goal-setting strategies, and effective communication to support individuals in achieving their health objectives. Many courses introduce tools like health tracking apps and assessment questionnaires that enhance your ability to monitor progress and tailor coaching strategies.

Popular Health Coaching Courses and Certifications


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    Microsoft

    Employee Development & Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Smart Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Employee Surveys, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Constructive Feedback, Team Collaboration, Goal Setting, People Development, Empathy, Coaching, Business Communication, Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Lifestyle & Wellness Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Substance Abuse, Chronic Diseases, Meditation & Breathwork, Health Promotion, Mental Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Evidence-Based Nutrition for Coaches and Trainers

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Coaching, Physiology, Habit Formation, Scientific Methods

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Getting Ready for Your Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Healthcare Ethics, Behavior Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Positive Behavior Support, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Coaching, Preventative Care, Health Education, Motivational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Top 20 Most Powerful Life Coaching Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Empowerment, Coaching, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Optimism, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Journals, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Evaluation, Health Education, Athletic Training, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Professional Conduct and Establishing a Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching, Social Determinants Of Health, Medical History Documentation, Medical Privacy, Workplace inclusivity, Health Equity, Legal Risk, Diversity and Inclusion, Record Keeping, Health Information Management, Crisis Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Insurance, Emergency Response, Professionalism, Client Services, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Practice Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Meal Planning And Preparation, Physiology, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Dignity in Care

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Coaching, Behavior Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    A Holistic Approach to Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Community Mental Health Services, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Nutritional Assessment, Stress Management, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Respiration

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Fitness Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Rehabilitation, Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Injury Prevention, Physiology, Adaptability, Communication, Anatomy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Employee Development & Well-Being: Microsoft
  • Lifestyle & Wellness Strategies: American Council on Exercise
  • Evidence-Based Nutrition for Coaches and Trainers: American Council on Exercise
  • Getting Ready for Your Exam: American Council on Exercise
  • Top 20 Most Powerful Life Coaching Questions: Packt
  • Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Professional Conduct and Establishing a Practice: American Council on Exercise
  • Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials: National Academy of Sports Medicine

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