Like all inner journeys, life coaching must begin with the client’s present situation and the many internal and external influences upon it. Life coaching begins with working with the client to understand where the person is at, psychologically, physically, financially and interpersonally. Only after obtaining a more accurate, clear picture of the client’s Present can both client and life coach identify elements in the client’s Past that may be hindering growth in any particular area, and plan strategies for the client’s Future that will encourage and nurture progress.
People may contact a life coach for very different reasons: to help them make better financial or career decisions; to get them motivated; to help them overcome feelings of frustration, helplessness, or lack of confidence; to help them manage personal relationships; to help them develop practical life skills. However, the reasons for contacting a life coach may not be the primary issues that are causing the client distress or dissatisfaction, and much of the life coach’s work will be to lead the client on a journey of self-discovery.
Association for Coaching (UK) - ACS has recently become an organisational member (OMAC) of the UK Association for Counselling. For more information visit www.associationforcoaching.com
Course Structure
To complete this qualification you must take and pass the following modules:
Module 1 Life coaching
Life coaching is a rewarding and fulfilling career. This module will teach you how to help others. Support them to lose weight, be promoted, find a new career, resolve difficult problems. It will enable people in health, fitness, counselling, social work and other professions to help others set and achieve life goals. Develop your skills in setting and achieving goals, not only for yourself but for those who seek your assistance. Some students who have prior experience or training in a related field such as health, fitness, counselling, social work, psychology or naturopathy.
Module 2 Career Counselling
This module will develop your understanding of factors affecting career choices and planning, and your ability to help others plan and achieve career goals. The course is aimed at students who have prior experience or training in a related field such as counselling or social work, but will benefit anyone in their own career planning and development.
Module 3 Stress Management
This course considers a wide range of things that can cause stress, and ways stress can be dealt with. With proper self awareness and management techniques stress levels can be lowered, perceptions altered and responses improved. In this course we deal with physical problems related to stress, how to achieve easy living, dealing with drugs, developing self esteem, relaxation, diet and much more
Module 4 Human Nutrition 1
This module provides an understanding of the sources, actions, and interactions of nutrients from the food that we consume. Looking at the balance of the nutrients in foods and what makes up a balanced diet. Excellent for anyone interested in nutrition and health for themselves or to help or counsel others.
Module 5 Psychology and counselling
This module is a useful foundation course if you are planning to work towards a career in psychology and/or counselling. It will develop your ability to analyse psychological conditions, and apply that knowledge in counselling, or advisory situations.
Module 6. Either Health and Fitness 1 (for anyone without prior health and fitness studies): or
Professional Practice in Counselling click for more details on modules
For detailed outlines click on each module above
Duration: 600 hours
Fee Payment Options
You can pay either
- Full Fees
- As a two part payment plan
- As a four part payment plan
If you pay in full on enrolment, the fees are discounted.
If you pay in 2 parts, the first half of the course is supplied initially; and the second part payment is not made until you have completed the first half (at which time the second half of the course is supplied).
If you pay in 4 parts, the first half is still supplied; you are then billed a second payment (due 2 months later). The third payment becomes due when you commence the second half of the certificate.The fourth part is due 2 months after that.
A life coach can become a confidante, helping the client determine what is important, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and ascertain where they want to be in six months, a year, ten years. Life coaching involves assisting the client set personal and professional goals and establishing a workable strategy to attain them within a given time frame. For clients, a life coach can provide a life-changing experience, an invaluable opportunity to take control over their lives and fulfil their dreams.
This Certificate is designed for people who already have some relevant knowledge, but need to broaden the scope and depth of their knowledge in order to be able to provide more holistic support to clients in helping them develop a better state of wellbeing and balance in their lives. 
You may or may not be a graduate of another course at certificate, diploma or even degree level; or this may be your first formal qualification.
ACS is now an organisational member (OMAC) of the Association for Coaching (UK)
