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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


  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    ACE Health Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Coaching, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient-centered Care, Overcoming Obstacles, Healthcare Ethics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavior-Driven Development, Client Support, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.3 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (26) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Trending right now
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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Health Coaching Conversations

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

    4.7 stars, 119 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
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  • I

    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    Nutrition Coaching for Fitness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Education, Exercise Science, Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Habit Formation, Culture, Critical Thinking, Health Assessment, Physiology, Health Education, Psychology, Athletic Training, Anatomy, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health

    4.6 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Critical Thinking, Physiology, Decision Making, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.8 stars, 47 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (47) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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, Coaching, Planning

    4.4 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Foundation for Health and Wellness Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient-centered Care, Coaching, Motivational Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building

    4.4 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Less Stress, Better Health

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    4.8 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Coaching and Training Women

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Coaching, Physiology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Coaching & Mentoring Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Coaching, People Analytics, Mentorship, People Development, Data Presentation, Employee Engagement, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Goal Setting, Needs Assessment, Microsoft 365, Report Writing, Correlation Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Niel Asher Education

    Somatic Therapy and Body-Based Healing

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Self-Awareness, Physical Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health Therapies, Athletic Training, Coaching, Communication, Intravenous Therapy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Life Coach Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Retention, Branding, Business Management, Personal Development, AI Enablement, Brand Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    Coaching Nutrition for Changing Bodies and Lives

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Coaching, Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Habit Formation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Education, Psychology, Health Assessment, Athletic Training, Health Care

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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Best Health Coaching courses from American Council on Exercise

Top-rated Health Coaching courses offered by American Council on Exercise on Coursera.

  1. 1
    ACE Health Coach
    American Council on ExerciseBeginner3 - 6 Months4.3(26)American Council on Exercise
  2. 2
    Foundation for Health and Wellness Coaching
    American Council on ExerciseBeginner1 - 3 Months4.4(16)American Council on Exercise
  3. 3
    Coaching and Training Women
    American Council on ExerciseIntermediate1 - 3 Months5.0(4)American Council on Exercise

Best Health Coaching certificate programs

Earn a certificate in Health Coaching from top universities and companies.

  1. 1
    Nutrition Coaching for Fitness
    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)Beginner3 - 6 Months4.6(17)Specialization
  2. 2
    Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness
    National Academy of Sports MedicineIntermediate1 - 4 Weeks4.8(47)Specialization

Best Health Coaching courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly Health Coaching courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    Health Coaching Conversations
    Imperial College LondonBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.7(119)No prerequisites
  2. 2
    Self-Guided Wellness Coaching
    National Academy of Sports MedicineBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.4(7)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Less Stress, Better Health
    American Psychological AssociationBeginner1 - 3 Months4.8(19)No prerequisites

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