Diploma In Life Coaching Skills

Diploma In Life Coaching Skills with author and tutor Laurel Alexander

Entry Requirement For The Diploma In Life Coaching Skills Who The Course Is For Course Accreditation Course Recognition How The Diploma Is Delivered Syllabus Assessment Student Comments Fees How to Enrol Paying Online More Courses and Qualifications from Wellness for Life

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
• have good knowledge of human behaviour
• have excellent questioning and listening skills
• be able to build rapport and trust with clients
• have a non-judgmental approach
• be impartial and non-directional
• have the ability to solve problems creatively
• 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. www.learndirect.co.uk

ACCORDING TO LEARNDIRECT, LIFE COACHING IS A GROWTH MARKET

ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR THE DIPLOMA IN LIFE COACHING SKILLS

To qualify for entry to the Diploma in Life Coaching Skills, you should be over 21 and have good English reading and writing skills.

WHO THE COURSE IS FOR

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to develop a life coaching practice or use life coaching skills in their work.

COURSE ACCREDITATION

The Diploma 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. 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.ncphq.co.uk.

Following successful completion of this course, you are eligible for membership of the NCP and can be entered onto their register. You can also apply for insurance so that you can practice life coaching.

COURSE RECOGNITION

Wellness for Life is a recognized and authorized course provider of the Complementary Medical Association (CMA). As a Wellness for Life student, enrolment on the Introduction to Life Coaching Skills will enable you to directly join the CMA as a student member. Upon successful completion of the Introduction to Life Coaching Skills, you can upgrade your membership and obtain insurance with the CMA to practice.

This course has UKRLP registration and is on the UK Register for Learning Providers.

This mark represents an acknowledgement by the Association for Coaching that the Diploma in Life Coaching Skills meets the course recognition criteria and is aligned with the AC’s code of ethics and complaints process

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

Wellness for Life is an organisational and training provider member of the Association for Coaching and is committed to the ethical development of coaching as a profession. Our life coaching training is in line with the Association’s Code of Ethics and Good Practice.

HOW THE DIPLOMA IS DELIVERED

Wellness for Life offers the Diploma 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 distance learning and supervised practice at times to suit. Benefits of blended learning:

• start your course anytime
• 1:1 tuition throughout your course
• start a new career
• increase your opportunities to make money
• complete the course fast-track or take up to 2 years
• access your course 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week
• enjoy self-directed learning where you learn at your own pace with full tutor support
• course content can be modified to include bespoke needs
• have your skills development hours when you want (weekday or Saturday)
• work with a range of volunteer clients on authentic issues
• unique opportunity to develop self confidence with quality feedback and challenge
• enhance your healthcare practice
• this course is independently accredited by The National Council of Psychotherapists
• this course is approved by the Complementary Medical Association
• we are a training provider member of the Association for Coaching
• work with a study-buddydiscounted business and mentoring coaching for all qualifying students

Supported distance learning
You start with supported distance learning which is designed to give you the underpinning knowledge you need in order to practice life coaching. Learning material is sent to you via email or post. There are reading and written assignments to be completed. As you complete your assignments, send them to Laurel who will mark them and return them to you.

Supervised practice
After you have completed your underpinning knowledge, you move onto 30 hours of supervised skills development in Brighton, Sussex. These hours are in a real coaching environment where you work with volunteer clients on authentic life coaching issues. You can have the skills development at times to suit (day, evening or Saturdays).

Case studies
When you have completed your supervised practice in Brighton, you need to complete 2 case studies, each seen 6 times. You complete these case studies in your own time and location, under supervision from Laurel.

Self development
The Diploma 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 and is reflected in your learning journal which you will keep throughout the time you are on this course.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment for the Diploma in Life Coaching Skills is continual and occurs through: supervised coaching practice, assignments, reflective learning journal and 2 case studies.

SYLLABUS

Module 1: Basics of Life Coaching
Definitions of coaching - Differences between coaching, counselling and mentoring - Working within a Code of Ethics - Life coaching models - Relevance of life cycles - Motivation management - Change management - How people learn - Keeping a life coaching journal

Module 2: Core Skills Set
The Welcome Pack - Facilitating the opening session - Facilitating ongoing coaching sessions - Developing client rapport - Using body language - Using powerful questioning - Using active listening skills - Providing constructive feedback - Coaching a skill - Setting goals with clients and co-creating a Personal Action Plan – Knowing when and how to refer a client on - Ending the life coaching relationship

Module 3: Cognitive Behavioral Coaching
Defining cognitive behavioural coaching - The 8-step process to using CBC in life coaching - Step 1: Setting the Scene for CBC - Step 2: Problem Identification - Step 3: Goal Selection - Step 4: Choices & Consequences - Step 5: Exploration of Faulty Thinking - Step 6: Decision-Making & Action Planning - Step 7: Implementation - Step 8: Evaluation

Module 4: How to Deliver Life Coaching
Face-to-face coaching - Group coaching/workshops - Remote coaching (webcam, telephone, email) - Information products

Module 5: Niche Markets for Life Coaching
Choosing a niche market - Niche market ideas

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

• On a professional level, this course has enhanced my job skills for the better. It has also encouraged me to finally leave a job which I hated and really pursue a profession that better suits my personality, ethos and skill set. Leila
• I wonder if you remember my mentioning a mentoring job? I got it!!! It’s for an arts project where I will be mentoring people such as the unemployed, older people, younger people, lone parents, immigrants and people with disabilities. The rate of pay is fab and I’m so excited. The youth work is also going well. I have been working with young people with special needs. I’d like you to know that I got the youth work on the strength of the life coaching course and now have the mentoring position mainly because of the course and also due to the youth work. So thanks again for the course which has enabled me to find work I really enjoy. TC, 28, graduate of 2008
• A fantastic course. It was very informative and fully comprehensive in all of the many aspects, of becoming a life coach. Laurel is an incredibly professional, supportive tutor. She allows you the space and time to absorb and reflect on the skill sets learnt. With the wealth of knowledge that Laurel has, you feel confident in her ability to guide and support you through the learning process. There are lots of hands on tuition which I found a real asset to the training course, and an invaluable foundation to continue with the learning development. Laurel is always available during the course for guidance and support, and I would recommend this course to anybody that wants a well structured, well balanced training programme, supported by a professional tutor. Debbie, airport duty manager
• 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 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, Seiki practitioner
• 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-coordinator.
• The Diploma in Life Coaching Skills has been the best example of CPD that I’ve undertaken in a very long time. A well structured course with plenty of opportunities for skills practice and skills development. In my work as college manager, this course has emphasized the usefulness of coaching as a means of supporting my team. Before I tended to lean more towards a hands on style of management where I thought I needed to have all the answers. Now I am encouraging my team to become more resourceful and come up with their own solutions. Clare, college manager

FEE

The fee of £997 includes:

• A professional qualification in Life Coaching Skills accredited with the National Council of Psychotherapists to Affiliate level (ANCP would go after your name)
• A Diploma in Life Coaching Skills recognized by the Complementary Medical Association (CMA) and membership of the CMA
• An experienced tutor and coach
• Learning material
• Over 100 hours of supported open learning
• 42 hours of supervised skills development and tutorials
• 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:

1. Complete fee in advance with 5% discount (£947)
2. Three installments: £297 upon enrolment plus two further installments of £350
3. Monthly installments: £297 upon enrolment with 7 installments of £100 per month

You can pay by cheque, standing order, BACS or online. .

HOW TO ENROL

If you would like to enrol on the Diploma in Life Coaching Skills, choose one of the following:

• Complete the enrolment form and send together with a cheque for the full amount (or first instalment), made payable to Laurel Alexander, 101 Osborne Road, Brighton, Sussex BN1 6LW or
• Complete and send the enrolment form to the above address and pay here or
• Complete and send the enrolment form to the above address and contact Laurel to make a standing order or BACS arrangement

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