Diploma of Life Coaching

The Diploma is designed to help you continue your Level 2 education training but still help a broad range of clients from all walks of life.

About the course

This course is approved by the ICF so you can apply for membership upon graduation. The course is practical, hands on with coach instruction and personal feedback as you study. For units, you will receive assigned coaches/mentors throughout the training.

Eleven units of study, including an understanding of human behaviour and what motivates clients to change.

Self paced so you can complete the course in 6-12 months if you devote 5-6 hours per week to your studies

Delivered online via workbooks, videos and webinars at your convenience. Workshop option is highly recommended.

Focused on you - your very own personalised approach to help you uncover your goals, dreams and ways to achieve them

Focused on you ensuring you learn to coach to International Standards

Key learning outcomes

In this course, you will go deeper into the knowledge of coaching as a developmental approach for adult learning

Understand coaching as a dynamic, interactive, relational and social process

Explore the four main purposes for coaching: self-awareness and insight, behavioural change, personal development and professional development

Identify key elements in developing a successful coaching business including identifying your target market

Use the AIPC COACH Model to assist clients grow personally and professionally

Use positive psychology theories and models to contribute to your coaching

Understand your ethical obligation and coach with integrity

Best suited to

As a guide, we have examples of the types of students that have completed this course. This is not an exhaustive list and is here to guide your decision making only.

Professionals wanting to better manage and navigate personal circumstances at work

Individuals who are moving into coaching as a practice or business pivot

Individuals who have completed professional coaching short courses and want a specialisation that supports a broad range of scenarios

Individuals who others naturally gravitate to in social and professional circles, who want to take a practical approach to support and guidance

Download our Diploma Course Guide

See how our courses are delivered, how ICF credentialing works, and which diploma is the right fit.

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