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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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  • 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 stars, 118 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Foundation for Health and Wellness Coaching

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

    4.5 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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

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

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    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

    4.4 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (24) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Beginner · 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

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

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

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    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

    4.5 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Empathy, Employee Coaching, Compassion, Leadership Development, Rapport Building, Culture Transformation, People Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Organizational Change, Leadership, Relationship Building, Change Management, Neurology, Self-Motivation

    4.7 stars, 397 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (397) · Mixed · 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

    Category: Preview
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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

    Category: New
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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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Best Health Coaching courses from American Council on Exercise

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

  1. 1
    Foundation for Health and Wellness Coaching
    American Council on ExerciseBeginner1 - 3 Months4.5(15)American Council on Exercise
  2. 2
    Professional Conduct and Establishing a Practice
    American Council on ExerciseBeginner1 - 3 Months2.0(1)American Council on Exercise
  3. 3
    ACE Health Coach
    American Council on ExerciseBeginner3 - 6 Months4.4(24)American Council on Exercise

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(118)No prerequisites
  2. 2
    Nutrition Coaching for Fitness
    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)Beginner3 - 6 Months4.6(17)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Self-Guided Wellness Coaching
    National Academy of Sports MedicineBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.4(7)No prerequisites

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