Life Coaching Certificate Program
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Become a Mentor to Others With a Life Coach Certificate

The Graduate Certificate of Completion in Life Coaching program at Grand Canyon University blends psychology, sociology and counseling practices that you can use to help others reach their personal and professional potential. This College of Humanities and Social Sciences program is a study of cognition, motivation, leadership theory, communication and observations so that you can help your clients build and sustain life balance while simultaneously increasing their opportunities for success.

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Why GCU

Benefits of GCU’s Life Coaching Certificate

The life coaching certificate is ideal for those who seek advanced education and have already earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, counseling or a related field. Courses in both individual and organizational coaching strategies can improve knowledge, skills, communication and understanding of others’ motivations to help them succeed.

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Earn Your Life Coach Certificate Online

At GCU, you can earn your life coach certificate online and gain advanced mentoring skills on a flexible schedule. As a student in this coaching certificate program, you will be taught by faculty who are knowledgeable in the coaching arena. As a working professional, you will also have access to GCU’s online learning experience, which includes resources and tools, so you can pursue the next step in your academic journey with added convenience.

Coursework

Life Coaching Certificate Program Course Topics

GCU’s graduate life coach certificate program encourages you to explore advanced cognitive theory, study individuals’ habits to help them improve personally, professionally or spiritually, and interpret assessments to help you develop efficient, ethical coaching strategies. The life coaching certificate program also places strong emphasis on the following topics: motivation, leadership theory, communication and data analysis.

This life coaching certificate program exposes you to a variety of topics, including:

Comparisons between coaching, psychology, cognition and counseling

Techniques and skills for individuals

Techniques and skills for organizations

Assessments

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Careers

Career Paths With a Graduate Life Coaching Certificate

Employment prospects for life coaching certificate graduates include working with a range of diverse individuals, groups and professional organizations. You can work as an entrepreneur within a private organization or healthcare facility, or you may choose to work on behalf of individuals or families.

Throughout the course of the life coach certificate program, you are exposed to a variety of peer occupations and situations that may be seeking your services.

FAQ

Graduate Life Coaching Certificate Program FAQs

If you are interested in advancing your coaching skills with a life coach certificate, learn more by reviewing our frequently asked questions.

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