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    Master life coaching techniques for personal development. Learn to help clients set goals, overcome obstacles, and achieve success.

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    • I

      Imperial College London

      Health Coaching Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Coaching, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Communication, Empowerment, Planning, Relationship Building, Time Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Resilience, Mindfulness, Positive Behavior Support, Liberal Arts, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      M

      McMaster University

      Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Mentorship, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Productivity, Open Mindset, Resilience, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      Y

      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Positive Behavior Support, Goal Setting, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Economics, Adaptability, Mental Health, Productivity, Psychology, Social Skills, Mindfulness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      Coaching Skills for Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Employee Coaching, Coaching, Gap Analysis, Management Training And Development, Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Employee Performance Management, People Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Improvement, Accountability, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Leadership, Employee Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New AI skills
      New AI skills
      G

      Google

      Google Project Management:

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Agile Project Management, Project Controls, Backlogs, Quality Assessment, Team Management, Project Documentation, Agile Methodology, Communication Planning, Project Schedules, Change Management, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Structure, Data Storytelling

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      128K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    • G

      Goodwill Industries International

      Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Customer Relationship Building, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Active Listening, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Goal Setting, LinkedIn

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      385 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Optimism, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Case Western Reserve University

      Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Empathy, Compassion, Leadership Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Organizational Change, Relationship Building, Change Management, Neurology, Stress Management, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      345 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • R

      Rice University

      Mindfulness and Well-being

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Positivity, Empathy, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Behavioral Health, Cognitive flexibility, Social Justice, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      Y

      Yale University

      Connected Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Building, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Complex Problem Solving, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      664 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The University of Chicago

      Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Psychology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Human Development, Blood Pressure, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Respiration, Vital Signs, Biology, Speech Language Pathology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Health Coaching Conversations: Imperial College London
    • Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most: University of Michigan
    • Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential: McMaster University
    • The Science of Well-Being: Yale University
    • Coaching Skills for Managers: University of California, Davis
    • Google Project Management:: Google
    • Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator: Goodwill Industries International
    • Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills: University of Pennsylvania
    • Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • Mindfulness and Well-being: Rice University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Life Coaching

    Life coaching is the process, methods, and procedures developed by an accredited life coach to inspire, enthuse, and coach a person to reach his or her full potential. When a person works with a life coach, they receive invaluable insights, encouragement, a new perspective on a strategy, and enthusiastic support for dreams and visions. Many of today’s business leaders have received coaching at one time or another during their careers. It's said that everyone could use a business coach. Life coaching is a way for you to get outside assistance to make choices that impact your life in fulfilling ways.‎

    It's important to learn life coaching because you can gain many practical strategies to expand your personal and professional ambitions. You are in charge of your life, and the choices you make or do not make can have an effect on your life. Learning the strategies used by life coaches can help achieve balance in your life. It can be hard sometimes to see the right path to take to achieve your goals. Having a life coach by your side can bring you practical encouragement and useful steps to help you discover your own personal best version of yourself.‎

    When you learn life coaching, you'll be able to tap into careers in personal development, consulting, strategic counseling, human resources, business leadership, communications, and holistic understanding. The types of career opportunities available to you when you learn personal coaching are in a way limitless, as the concepts you will gain can help in a wide variety of work-related fields.‎

    Taking online courses in life coaching can provide you with opportunities to learn the fundamental concepts in psychology, counseling, personal leadership, communications, and sociology, just to name a few. When you take online courses, you gain perspective and reasoning to help other people overcome their obstacles to achieve their goals and maximize their own potential in life. Learning the techniques taught in online courses can give you the knowledge to immediately start helping people to maximize their time and talents.‎

    Online Life Coaching courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Life Coaching skills. Choose from a wide range of Life Coaching courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Life Coaching, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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