Life Coach Courses
A Life Coach helps clients achieve personal or professional goals, develop plans, understand behaviours, and improve decision-making skills.
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How do I become a Life Coach
Get qualified to work as a Life Coach with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
10857NAT
Estimated fee
From $10,000
Help people transform their personal and professional lives with the 10857NAT Certificate IV in Business and Personal Coaching. This nationally recognised qualification teaches you how to establish coaching relationships, build rapport with your clients, facilitate client growth, and challenge clients to transform their limiting beliefs and behaviours.
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Please note: this course is recognised by the International Coach Fede...
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10864NAT
Get started on the life coach path with the 10864NAT Certificate IV in Life Coaching. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to setup and operate a life coaching business in Australia. Over 12-24 months you will learn the life coaching GROW model and hone your skills in communication, empathy, rapport and relationship building. The course also covers marketing and strategic planning.
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Estimated fee
From $43,008
Duration
12 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Online
The Master of Applied Positive Psychology is tailored to train professionals in fostering positive change, wellbeing, and resilience. This course imparts essential tools for enhancing mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing in individuals, organisations, and communities. It integrates elements from various pertinent fields such as positive psychology, coaching psychology, health promotion, positive education, counselling, and more, including eco-psychology and social innovation. Graduates will possess a...
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Estimated fee
From $43,008
Duration
12 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Online
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Common questions

How much does a Life Coach earn?
In Australia, a full time Life Coach generally earns $1,530 per week ($79,560 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

What are the job opportunities for a Life Coach?
There are currently 4,100 people working as a Life Coach in Australia. This number has increased from 2,400 five years ago. Life Coaches may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

How do I become a Life Coach?
If you’re thinking of becoming a Life Coach you could consider a Certificate IV in Life Coaching. You’ll become skilled in developing strong working relationships with your clients and cover topics such as marketing and strategic planning. The Certificate IV in Business and Personal Coaching is also an excellent qualification for a career as a Life Coach. This course addresses aspects of life coaching such as building rapport and facilitating client growth.
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A Life Coach works with clients on a range of either personal or professional issues. You might support clients to reach a particular goal or change something about their life or career. You’ll speak with your client to find out what might be stopping them from achieving their goals and then help them come up with a plan to make their changes happen. A Life Coach will often help clients understand their own behaviour and attitudes and how they are impacting their life choices.
Being a Life Coach requires excellent listening skills. You’ll need to be empathetic and good at understanding people’s behaviour and choices. Life Coaches need good communication skills and should be able to work with a wide range of people. You’ll need to be a good problem solver and be very supportive.
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