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Life Coaching Pathway

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Master the skills to manage and motivate others and study psychology and counselling online today!
Many people have periods in their life that they find difficult to manage, and will seek help to navigate change and reorganise or rejuvenate their thirst for life. Being a life coach requires planning, motivation and a genuine desire to help others succeed. Further your career by gaining insights into the origins of human behaviour.
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~400 Hours | 18 Months Access

Study in your own time, at your own pace. Students generally complete one module per-week.

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How you'll benefit

    • Learn techniques for navigating change
    • Understand the concerns that a Psychologist might address
    • Gain an accredited certificate to add to your CV 
    • Pursue a career as a Life Coach or start your own Life Coaching Business
    • Understand the key principles of success and apply them to your own career
    • Gain a foundation for working in counselling, management or education

Course Modules

  • The Nature and Scope of Psychology
  • The Neurological Basis of Behaviour
  • Environmental Effects on Behaviour
  • Consciousness and Perception
  • Personality
  • Psychological Development
  • Needs, Drives and Motivation
  • Stress
  • Abnormal Behaviour
  • Individual Behaviour
  • Group Behaviour
  • Methods of Dealing with Psychological Problems
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Learning Specific Skills
  • Listening and Bonding
  • Reflection
  • Questioning
  • Interview Techniques
  • Changing Beliefs and Normalising
  • Finding Solutions
  • Ending the Counselling
  • The Counselling Session
  • Focusing on the Present
  • Telephone Counselling
  • Dealing with Crisis
  • Problem Solving Techniques I – Aggression
  • Problem Solving Techniques II – Depression
  • Problem Solving Techniques III – Grief and Loss
  • Problem Solving Techniques IV – Suicide
  • Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy I: Freud, Erikson & Jung
  • Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy II: Adler
  • Humanistic / Existential Approaches I: Gestalt Therapy
  • Humanistic / Existential Approaches II
  • Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy
  • Behavioural Therapy
  • Solution-Focussed Counselling
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Understanding Counselling
  • Ethics & Confidentiality
  • Understanding the Self
  • Personality
  • Emotions and Behaviour
  • Supervision
  • Referral Practice
  1. Principles of Life Coaching
  2. Coaching Skills and Processes
  3. Setting SMART Goals
  4. Advanced Coaching Techniques
  5. Change Management – Boost Performance During Change
  6. Effective Time Management
  7. Developing a Vision and Mission Statement
  8. The Perfect Coaching Session
  9. Ethics, Boundaries and Safety
  10. Business Principles and Setting up a Coaching Business
About the developer and tutor: Sarah Tottle
The course has been designed by a fully accredited life coach, psychologist and trainer who has many years of experience across sectors. Sarah Tottle is a trained business psychologist, and a member of the Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists & Clinical Hypnotherapists (ACCPH) association. Sarah is an international writer and her psychology research has been published in high profile magazines such as CEO magazine, World Economic Forum, and other business magazines. She is an organisational trainer, and has coached and counselled individuals and groups in both the public and third sector. She is currently completing her PhD.
Accreditation
The certificate has been awarded level 3 status by ACCPH meaning students can apply to become accredited members of ACCPH on successful completion of the course, by applying directly with ACCPH and providing them with a copy of your certificate. ACCPH is an independent regulatory body for Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists, and Hypnotherapists. You will also have access to discounted life insurance once you become a member, which is needed to practise as a Life Coach.

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  • 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.

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Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.

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Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be presented with a Professional Certificate by The Career Academy. This an industry recognised certificate which will go a long way to helping you get a new job or promotion. You’ll also be given access to our exclusive Career Centre and be eligible for a free CV Review.

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This course takes approximately 100 hours, and you’ll have up to 6 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week. But if life gets busy you can take longer and even apply for a course extension if you need more time.

Upon completing this course, you could obtain work as a Life Coach. Contact a friendly student advisor on 0800 342 829 to learn about potential career outcomes and where our courses could take you. Employers often approach The Career Academy looking for students and advertise jobs in our Career Centre, which you can access once enrolled. You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.

This qualification is Internationally recognised. Our qualifications are highly sought after by employers around the world and accredited by global industry bodies such as ICOES.

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