This online life and career coach training program teaches you all the aspects of career counseling and life coaching, from working with clients to establishing a business. You will learn about career development stages, planning fundamentals, and how to work with diverse audiences, as well as the Core Competencies of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and ICF-recognized protocols to build a distinctive coaching style.
The International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) Code of Ethics is also incorporated into this career and life coach training to enhance individuals' lives impacted by addiction and other difficult circumstances. As a career counselor and life coach, you can help others improve their lives and careers with smart goals and clear directions.
Upon completing the final exam, you will receive the Certified Professional Coach (CPC) certification, an industry-recognized life coach certification issued through the IAPRC. This credential and your newly acquired skills will help you establish a successful coaching business as a certified career coach/counselor and certified life coach.
Instructor(s):Thea Roberts
Thea Roberts is an instructor with a background in business administration. Previously, she was a finance officer and employment advisor. She also held a position in the Washington State Ombudsman Program. Roberts holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Arts.
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.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Certified Professional Life Coach portion of the course:
- Becoming a Professional Life Coach: The Art and Science of a Whole-Person Approach
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Lesson 1
- Career Counselor
- Introduction to Career Planning for Clients
- Understanding the Stages of Career Development
- Identifying Client's Career Goals and Challenges
- Employability and Career Planning
- Working with Diverse Audiences
- Addressing Challenges that Client's Face
- Career Counseling Interviews
- Creating Career Development Plans
- Traps to Avoid in Career Counseling
- Maintaining Quality in Career Coaching Services
- Certified Professional Life Coach
- Coaching Fundamentals
- Coaching Ethics and Professional Responsibility
- Establishing Your Coaching Mindset
- Strengthening Your Coaching Mindset
- Introduction to Assessments and Tools
- Using Assessments and Tools in Your Practice
- Tracking Progress and Managing Challenges
- Shifting the Narrative
- Communication Strategies for Effective Coaching
- Being a Client-Centered Coach
- Business Basics
- Maintaining Your Business
- Capstone Project
- Final Exam
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