Life Coach Training

Life Coach Training

Life coaching is an exciting and fulfilling area to be in. The work is both varied and challenging and it presents enormous satisfaction. You may have experienced life coaching as a client and felt for yourself the motivating power of the work. Even if you haven't experienced coaching for yourself, you can imagine the effect empowering people can have. You can read about my experiences of life coach training here...

For anyone interested in Life Coach training or becoming a life coach, I'd like to recommend the organisation, Coaching and Mentoring International. They run a range of courses from certificate to diploma levels and even a masters course in coaching. They have specialist courses for people converting from other fields such as counselling and run courses for people interested in working in areas of business, education or general work/life balance. Their courses are professionally designed and are intended to stretch and empower participants by giving new insights and new skills necessary for coaching. Their diploma course takes upto a year to complete and includes both practical sessions and theoretical studies. You'll also have the advantage of a learning mentor to aid and guide you in your learning and fellow students to practise and develop your skills. The Coaching and Mentoring International courses are all recognised and accredited so you will be equipped to start your coaching upon completion.

If you would like more information about life coach training with Coaching and Mentoring International, just submit the form below. That will then take you to their website where you can complete your request for further details.

People from all walks of life

People train as a life coach from all walks of life, many come from business, commerce or industry, others come from the public sector such as teachers or counsellors and more come from the caring professions.

When you first start to undergo your life coach training, you get an immediate insight and experience of its uplifting effect. You will find yourself surrounded by like-minded people eager to learn and share their experiences of life coaching. Everyone comes to the training with a positive and excited attitude that creates an atmosphere of support and learning.

Practical and Theory

The training consists of both practical and theory learning. You will work with your fellow students to progress your learning and also with experienced practitioners who will share their knowledge and experience. The topics covered in the first weekend course, included Listening Skills, Questioning Techniques, Values, Beliefs and Goal Setting. These and other 'modules' were all set out in a massive manual that made the training look both comprehensive and professional.

The Learning Mentor

You will have a learning mentor who will support, guide and oversee your progress and learning. The mentor will guide you after the first weekend and will be there to help and assess your progress in the written assignments and the telephone tutorials. You also have the opportunity to attend national and local exchanges where members discuss and exchange ideas. Being a life coach is a continually learning progress.

One great aspect of the training is that it is both fun and exhilarating, You will experience highs and lows but ultimately more highs as you progress on your chosen career path. During the training you will learn more about yourself and your potential skills as well as learning how to use these skills to help clients. Remember, you can read about my experiences of life coach training here...

One of the points which I particularly liked about the course I undertook is that it, unlike many others, is nationally accredited and so the qualification is recognised at an NVQ level. Also, another point I would like to say in favour of the UKCLC is their professionalism and the fact that they have a code of practice and ethics.

If you are interested in training to become a life coach or executive coach, please fill in this form which will be sent to the UK College of Life Coaching*. Your enquiry will be dealt with free of charge and in confidentiality.

The College of Life Coaching now operates internationally and has officers in the UK, US, UAE, South Africa, China and the EU. Requests for the college training prospectus are welcome from around the world.

 *In November 2005 the College changed its name to CMIExcel. This change of name represented a number of developments within the organisation. Firstly it combined the UK College of Life Coaching with the College of Executive Coaching, secondly it represented a commitment to promoting coaching and mentoring (the M in CMI) and, thirdly, it reflected the growing international work of the organisation (the I in CMI).

In all, this is a new and exciting time for the organisation, its members and students. It presents a truly international aspect to the work and future developments at the organisation.

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