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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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    American Council on Exercise

    ACE Health Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Mindfulness, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Coaching, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient-centered Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Overcoming Obstacles, Motivational Interviewing, 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

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    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

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Coaching & Mentoring Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Training and Development, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Coaching, People Analytics, Mentorship, People Development, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Data Presentation, Training Programs, Management Training And Development, Accountability Frameworks, Employee Engagement, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Leadership Coaching and Mentoring using AI

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, People Analytics, Employee Engagement, Training and Development, Dashboard, Employee Surveys, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Coaching, Team Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Mentorship, People Development, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Driving engagement, User Feedback, Data Presentation, Performance Metric

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    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, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Exercise Science, Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Motivational Interviewing, Habit Formation, Culture, Biology, Behavior Management, Health Assessment, Health Education, Athletic Training, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Exercise Science, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Contraindication, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Physiology, Decision Making, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Overcoming Obstacles

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Less Stress, Better Health

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

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Aligning Diet and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Kinesiology, Health And Wellness Coaching

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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, Motivational Interviewing, Exercise Science, Habit Formation, Behavior Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Education, Psychology, Health Assessment, Athletic Training, Health Care

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Somatic Therapy and Body-Based Healing

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Physical Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychotherapy, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Active Listening, Mental Health Therapies, Athletic Training, Coaching, Communication, Intravenous Therapy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • ACE Health Coach: American Council on Exercise
  • Health Coaching Conversations: Imperial College London
  • Coaching & Mentoring Practice: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Leadership Coaching and Mentoring using AI: Microsoft
  • Nutrition Coaching for Fitness: ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
  • Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Self-Guided Wellness Coaching: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Less Stress, Better Health: American Psychological Association
  • Coaching and Training Women: American Council on Exercise
  • Aligning Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine

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