Certified Professional Life Coach (Exam Included)
$2,393
- 6 Months
- 60 Course Hours
- 100% online
- Start anytime
Become an ICF Certified Life Coach
This comprehensive certified life coach course offered by SDSU Global Campus covers the Core Competencies recognized by the International Coach Federation (ICF), a leading organization in coaching that sets high standards and offers independent certification. By studying ICF-recognized protocols, you will develop your unique coaching style. Our life coach training program also integrates the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) Code of Ethics, providing you with the skills to coach individuals affected by addiction and challenging circumstances effectively.
Upon passing the final exam, you will earn the Certified Professional Coach (CPC) certification issued by the IAPRC, empowering you to become a life coach and establish a successful coaching business.
Job Outlook for Life Coaches in California
In the 2024 ICF Snapshot Survey: Coaching and Mental Well-Being, the ICF noted a growing workplace demand for mental well-being support. For example, burnout is rising worldwide, and the study indicates that as many as 85% of coaching professionals working with clients on such issues hear growing calls for support to improve mental well-being.
According to Glassdoor data, life coach salaries in California can range between $75,000 to $137,000 annually. In San Diego, life coaches earn $40,578, which is likely more on par with entry-level roles.
Life Coaching FAQs
What is a life coach? What does a life coach do?
A life coach is a wellness professional who supports clients as they work toward their goals. Together, the coach and client may focus on improving areas such as career, self-care, relationships, or anything else impacting the client’s daily well-being. Life coaches help individuals clarify their goals, identify obstacles, and create strategies for overcoming challenges. By leveraging clients’ unique skills and gifts, life coaches provide the support needed to achieve impactful change. People often seek life coaches during significant life changes or simply to build a happier, more meaningful life. There are various types of life coaches, including those specializing in areas like addiction, business, dating, health, and more. Unlike therapists, life coaches do not treat mental health conditions but focus on personal growth and empowerment.
What’s the difference between a life coach and a therapist?
While therapists analyze a client’s past to help them understand their current behavior, life coaches identify obstacles that stop a client from achieving their goals and present strategies for getting past these obstacles.
What is the difference between coaching and counseling?
Like the difference between a life coach and a therapist, coaching is different than counseling because it focuses on goal setting, not mental health. Ultimately, both practices aim to help the client on a deeply personal level but take different approaches in doing so.
What are the requirements to become a life coach?
The field of life coaching is growing quickly. Still, it is not currently regulated by any state or federal organization—meaning there are not currently any licensing requirements to enter the field. Anyone who wants to be a life coach can pursue the profession, but a life coach certification will show others that you have specific professional training and are serious about your career and coaching abilities.
Course Objectives
- Guide clients through a dynamic coaching process from start to finish
- Set 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
- Establish a comprehensive business plan
- Earn a life coach certificate from a reputable institution that boosts your industry credibility
Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites for taking this course.
Instructors
Misty Marlowe
Misty C. Marlowe completed her M.A. in Clinical/Community Psychology at UNC-Charlotte and her Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Capella University. She has devoted the past 22 years of her career to the nuances of human behavior and personal development. With a commitment to fostering resilience and enhancing relationships, Misty has excelled at coaching individuals from diverse backgrounds, aiming to unlock their potential for personal growth. Her approach to life coaching, grounded in Jungian Analytical and Gestalt techniques, reflects her passion for helping others achieve self-understanding and positive change.
Heather Morton
Dr. Heather Morton is an educator, consultant, and coach. Her teaching philosophy is primarily based on principles of the adult learning theory: 1) experiential learning, or the learner’s ability to understand content through doing and reflection, and 2) motivation to learn, or the learner’s desire to set and attain goals through their intrinsic desire to grow. To accomplish this, she uses a variety of strategies to help each learner relate the content to their lives while providing constructive and positive feedback.
Dr. Morton also has experience as a consultant and coach. Her Certified Professional Life Coach certificate through the Transformation Academy helped her develop a strong foundation in this field. Many of the concepts and principles covered in her training were reiterated in her master’s and doctorate studies in psychology. As a coach, Dr. Morton provides one-on-one support to her clients, helping them as they achieve their goals, overcome challenges, and grow and develop as individuals. In this sense, she is excited to help aspiring coaches flourish in their coaching studies.
In addition to a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Liberty University, Dr. Morton holds a Master of Art in Industrial Organizational Psychology degree from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from Siena Heights University.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.