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Updated 1 April, 2010
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Course Details


Lifecoaching is a new and rapidly growing profession. The aim of Life Coaching is to create a partnership in which the coach helps guide the client to realise their full potential, and achieve success in both their personal and business life. This is accomplished by creating a balance between all the different aspects of an individual's life, together with developing clear directions to take that person to a happier new future.

The aim of this programme is to develop Life Coaching skills and to provide advanced understanding of the principles and practice of Life Coaching for those who wish to commence work in this area. Students receive a course manual, assignments and studyguide plus Tutor support. The course documentation for this NCFE accredited course is detailed and easy to read.

Your Tutor will support you throughout the duration of the course. You complete the course by undertaking activities and assignments. You will receive the course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that unlimited support is available for your course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.


Topics Covered in this Course


Unit 1: Introduction
  • Coaching requirements, The aim of coaching
  • The coaching sessions
  • Therapy
  • Counselling
  • Teaching or training
  • Consultancy
  • Mentoring

Unit 2: What makes an effective coach?
  • Could you be a coach?
  • Competencies of coaching

Unit 3: In what areas can coaching be applied?
  • Work, Home, Finances, Social life, Love, Dreams, Spiritual

Unit 4: Skills of the coach
  • Listening
  • Questioning
  • Silence
  • Values and beliefs
  • Rapport
  • Building self esteem
  • Not making suggestions
  • Encouraging responsibility

Unit 5: The life coaching process
  • Discovery
  • Life's purpose
  • TGROW model

Unit 6: Practical Coaching
  • Coaching styles
  • Push or pull
  • The benefits of coaching for clients
  • How can the client get the most from coaching?
  • When is coaching most effective?

Unit 7: Making a living from coaching
  • Setting up your own business
  • Your business plan
  • Tax and the small business
  • VAT and the self employed
  • Insurance for the small company
  • Health and safety requirements





Who should complete this course?

  • People considering commencing a career as a Life Coach.
  • People currently working as a Life Coach who wish to gain a qualification in the area.
  • HR Specialists and those responsible for managing people who wish to develop Life Coaching skills.
  • People who work in occupations such as Counselors, Teachers and Team coaches.


Prerequisites

  • None.


Assessment

  • This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. There is no exam with this course.


Accreditation

  • At the end of this course, successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate in Life Coaching. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. A UK Award at level 3 is roughly equivalent to a FETAC Level 5 Award.
  • Please note that there is a EUR60 fee payable for administration, moderation and certification.



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