This career and life coach certification course teaches you the critical skills needed to become a career counselor and a certified life coach. Upon completion, you will be prepared to take your final exam and earn the Certified Professional Coach (CPC) certification issued through the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC).
This online career and life coach course teaches all the aspects of career counseling and life coaching, from working with clients to establishing a business. You will learn career development stages, planning fundamentals, and how to work with diverse audiences, as well as the Core Competencies of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and ICF-recognized protocols to build a distinctive coaching style.

$2,795
est. cost
12 mo.
Time to Complete
160 hrs.
Self-paced

What you will learn

  • How to guide clients through a dynamic coaching process from start to finish
  • The foundation for coaching relationships using a formal coaching agreement
  • Apply the application of ethical practices and standards to your business
  • Develop your own personal coaching presence, style, and communication system
  • Assist clients in clarifying their purpose, goals, plans, and actions
  • Launch your own coaching practice using strategies that best fit your style
  • Create an Envisioning Possibilities statement for your client
  • Construct a comprehensive business plan
  • Understand fundamental goals and identify key stages of career development
  • Identify common career challenges and learn to conduct career counseling interviews
  • Understand your clients and determine their career goals
  • Design and deliver comprehensive career development plans
  • Expand your counseling services by providing quality career development

  • Develop your coaching presence, style, and communication system
  • Master self-awareness and self-discovery exercises are foundational to your life coaching career
  • Earn a life coach certificate from a reputable institution to build credibility
  • Learn business strategies from successful life coaches to develop your client base
  • Advance your career by helping others in their career
  • Working with a practice client will help you establish a unique and individual coaching style

    • We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely online. All of our courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. 

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    Follow the steps outlined here to get started in this program. We know the process can feel overwhelming, and we want you to know that we’re here to help! Please call or email us if you have any questions, whatsoever. It’s what we’re here for!

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      First Things First…

      Payment is required at the time of registration for this program. This program may qualify for a scholarship (or voucher) from the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board, or WIB. Please reach out to the WIB to inquire about funding, if necessary, before you start the registration process below. Payment can also be made by Employer Sponsorship Billing, Credit Card, Cash or Check.

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