CERTIFICATE IN LIFE COACHING
SKILLS
Certificate In Life Coaching Skills with Laurel Alexander
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Complementary
HealthCare is a training provider member of the Association
for Coaching
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Life coaches provide support, structure and encouragement to help
clients fulfill their potential, make the most of their lives and
move forward in the areas which they want to change – for
example in their relationships, careers, fitness, work-life balance
or self-confidence.
By observation, listening and questioning, life coaches explore
with clients their situation, values and beliefs. They work with
clients to find ways in which they might achieve their aims and
help them to set appropriate goals. By remaining supportive and
non-judgmental, life coaches encourage clients to maintain motivation
and commitment and to find ways of overcoming barriers and setbacks.
They may challenge assumptions through constructive feedback,
but do not tell clients what to do; their main aim is to empower
clients
to take control of their life by finding answers for themselves.
They may sometimes suggest referral to an appropriate therapist
if a client agrees that they would benefit from this.
Life coaches may work with individuals or in a business environment.
Some offer a general service, others specialize in a particular
area such as executive and business coaching, life transitions
or spiritual coaching. Life coaches are able to set their own working
hours. They usually work from home or an office. Life coaches usually
work in weekly sessions lasting between 30 minutes and an hour,
but this is negotiable with the client. Sessions can be conducted
face to face or often over the phone or online. Additional time
will be spent for each session in preparation and review. To be
a life coach you should:
- be patient, positive and encouraging
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have good knowledge of human behaviour
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have excellent questioning and listening skills
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be able to build rapport and trust with clients
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have a non-judgmental approach
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be impartial and non-directional
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have the ability to solve problems creatively
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be able to maintain confidentiality
Life coaches earn on average £50 to £75
a session although some may earn up to £250 an hour, particularly
for corporate work. They may take the client’s financial
circumstances into account when charging.
learndirect (www.learndirect.co.uk)
ACCORDING TO LEARNDIRECT, LIFE COACHING IS
A GROWTH MARKET

Entry Requirement for Certificate in Life Coaching Skills
To
qualify for entry to the Certificate
in Life Coaching Skills, you should be
over 21 and have good English reading
and writing skills.
Who is the Course For?
This course is suitable for: HR personnel,
complementary therapists, community workers
and anyone whose work employs helping
skills and who is interested in life
coaching.
Course Accreditation
The Certificate in Life Coaching Skills will provide you with
a professional qualification and is independently accredited by
the National Council of Psychotherapists (NCP) at Affiliate Level,
enabling you to set up in practice.
Following successful completion of this course, you are eligible
for membership of the National Council of Psychotherapists and
can be entered onto their register. You can also apply for insurance
so that you can practice life coaching.
The NCP is one of the longest established and prestigious
societies of its type in the UK, being formed in 1971. Visit their
website
at www.natcouncilofpsychotherapists.org.uk.
The Certificate would be a level 3. This level of qualification
recognizes "the ability to gain, and where relevant apply
a range of knowledge, skills and understanding." Learning
at this level involves “obtaining detailed knowledge and
skills. It is appropriate for people working independently, or
in some areas supervising and training others in their field of
work”. Qualifications and Curriculum Authority

How the Certificate is delivered
Complementary HealthCare offers the Certificate
in Life Coaching Skills through blended learning whereby you
can start your course at any time of the year. The mode of delivery
is by supported open learning (home-study) and supervised practice
at times to suit.
Benefits of blended learning:
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You can start your course anytime
- You can complete your study as quickly as you like or you can
take up to 2 years
- Access your course 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week
- You have the benefit of 1-2-1 tuition throughout your period
of study
- The 48 hours of supervised coaching practice can be taken when
you like e.g. day, evening or Saturdays
- You will be working with a variety of volunteer clients
- You can enjoy self-directed learning where you work at your own
pace, with full tutor support in person and via email, phone,
post and webcam
- There are unique opportunities to develop self confidence and
skills with quality feedback and challenge
Supported open learning
Supported open learning is designed to give you the underpinning
knowledge you need in order to practice life coaching skills.
There are 4 sections containing learning material including
guided reading and set assignments which you complete at
home in your own time. The assignments are sent to your tutor
for
marking and comment. Throughout your learning, there is full
tutor support in person and via phone, post, email and webcam.
In addition to the assignments, you will need to complete
a research project by the end of the course.
Supervised practice
You will accumulate 48 hours of supervised life coaching
skills practice. Thirty of these hours will be taken
in Brighton in
a real-life coaching environment, at times to suit (day,
evening or Saturdays). You will be working with a range
of volunteer
clients.
Case studies
As part of your supervised practice; you will complete
3 case studies, each seen 6 times.
Mentoring and Self Development
The Certificate in Life Coaching Skills has a strong
focus on self-awareness for each student as a
firm and ongoing
foundation for both personal and professional
development. Your self development
is reflected in your learning journal which you
will keep throughout the time you are on this course.
You will also
have 4 hours
of
personal coaching during the time you are on
this course which can happen by phone or face-to-face
in Brighton,
Sussex. 
Assessment
There are 150 hours of learning for the Certificate in Life
Coaching Skills plus 48 hours of supervised coaching.
Assessment for the Certificate in Life Coaching Skills occurs
through:
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Supervised coaching practice
- Assignments
- Reflective learning journal
- Completion of a research project related to an aspect of life
coaching
- 3 case studies (each seen six times)
Syllabus for Certificate in Life Coaching Skills
Course Introduction
Learning Agreement - Course objectives - Accreditation and qualification
process - Completing the learning journal
Basics of Life Coaching
What life coaching is - Working within a Code of Ethics - Evaluating
own values and beliefs and their impact on own practice - Understanding
the need to provide life coaching without prejudice - Theoretical
models in life coaching e.g. GROW
Initiating a Life Coaching Process
The Welcome Pack - Building client rapport - Using verbal and non-verbal
language - Active listening skills - Using effective questioning
- Understand the relevance of life cycles - Learning styles -
Setting goals with clients and co-creating a Personal Action
Plan
Managing and Maintaining a Life Coaching Process
Identifying common cognitive errors - The ABC model for cognitive
behavioural interventions - Analyzing automatic thoughts and beliefs
- Facilitating cognitive change - Facilitating behavioural change
- Cognitive/imagery interventions - Helping a client build self-esteem
- Keeping a client motivated - Demonstrating a skill to a client
(including role-play) – Journaling - Providing feedback -
Record keeping - Telephone coaching skills - E-coaching - Knowing
when and how to refer a client on
Conclusion, Review and Evaluation in a Life Coaching Process
Summarizing coaching outcomes - Creating an ongoing personal development
plan - Ending the coaching process
Course Ending
Course evaluation - CPD of the life coach - Importance of mentoring/supervision 
Student Comments
There isn’t a part of the course I don’t enjoy
as I really like being challenged. TC, 28 Seiki practitioner
The learning support has been fantastic. Everything is made very
clear by Laurel. JD
I found the course very interesting. The aspect I found
most revealing was whatever presented as the 'concern' e.g.
work,
personal or health issues – behind it all, are our experiences
and attitudes which colour our outlook on life which in turn
dictates how we approach our problems. The course was very informative
and helped expand my knowledge and presented some interesting
aspects to deal with. The case studies helped 'bring things together'
and provided real opportunities to use the tools given. Brenda,
stress management therapist
I know Laurel is at the end of the phone if I need her and
I find her comments on the tasks very insightful. I would
say that
it is a very positive course and that in addition to learning
about coaching, there is a lot of self development. It is a
very supportive way in which to learn. MH
I enjoyed the Foundation Course, especially learning about
how to use questioning and listening skills and motivating
others.
I also thoroughly enjoyed learning about TA which put a lot
of my behaviors in place for me. Jan, retired oncology nurse
I enjoy doing a course that is organized well! It gives me
a feeling that I am making progress. Tasnein
I have learnt a lot. I feel more confident and assertive
in all areas of my life and am using the skills we are
developing in
the sessions in every day life. Melanie, 45, special
needs co-ordinator
IMPORTANCE OF SELF DEVELOPMENT
The healing process of your client is of vital importance, but even more
so is your own wellness and personal growth. The Certificate in Life
Coaching Skills has a strong focus on self-awareness for each student
as a firm and ongoing foundation for both personal and professional
development. The level of self development is high, both in terms of
what you formally learn and apply in practice and also in how you become
aware and work with your own personal growth. The course doesn’t
offer personal therapy and any issues that arise, may need therapy
or coaching outside of the course. |

Further Study
Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Life Coaching
Skills, you can go onto the Diploma in Wellness Coaching, the
Diploma in Personal Development Coaching, the Diploma in Career
Coaching or the Diploma in Holistic Stress Management.
Cost
The fee of £1,200 includes:
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A professional qualification in Life Coaching Skills with the National
Council of Psychotherapists and accreditation to Affiliate level
(ANCP would go after your name)
- An experienced tutor who is a working life coach
- Learning material
- Over 150 hours of supported open learning
- 48 hours of supervised skills development with a variety of clients
- 4 hours of personal coaching
- Ongoing home-study support by email, phone and webcam
- Contact with other students
- Study-buddy support
- Career guidance
You will need to purchase course books amounting to approximately £100.
All of them are available from www.amazon.co.uk.
Payment options:
- Complete fee in advance: 10% off (£1,080)
- Three installments: £200 upon enrolment plus two further
installments of £500
- Monthly installments: £200 upon enrolment with 10 installments
of £100 per month
You can pay by cheque, standing order, BACS or online. What Next?
If you would like to apply
for the Certificate in Life Coaching Skills, please complete the
enrolment form and send together with your remittance (complete
fee or initial remittance of £200), made payable to Laurel
Alexander, to the address on the enrolment form.
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