NCFE Life Coaching

Course Code: OCN217
Award Level 3, Similar to - NVQ Level 3, A-Level

This is the NCFE Diploma in Life Coaching. This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Life Coaching and establish a business providing Life Coaching. No prior knowledge is required. By undertaking this course you will also be able to describe what the life coach process involves and would it does, understand what makes an effective life coach, describe the range of activities to which life coaching can be applied, practice the skills of life coaching and evaluate the outcomes, investigate the principles of establishing a life coaching business.

Course Content

The course is divided up four seven modules, as follows:

Unit 1: Introduction

What life coaching is
What life coaching is not

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
Health

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
National Insurance
Insurance for the small company
Health and safety requirements

Course Duration

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies.

Assessment

The course will take the form of a series of written assignments which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Qualifications

A successfully completed course leads to a Level 3 award in Life Coaching from NCFE; a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

You can read more about NCFE and our awarding bodies here: Awards