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Diploma in Life Coaching and Counselling at Level 5

4.9 (10 ratings) 8 enrolled 6h 46m of learning Updated Nov 2026
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6h 46mSelf-paced
10 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 10 lessons 6h 46m total
01 Diploma in Life Coaching and Counselling at Level 5 10 lessons
  1. Introduction to Life Coaching
  2. History of Life Coaching
  3. Listening as a Coach
  4. The Language of Coaching (Part 1)
  5. The Language of Coaching (Part 2)
  6. The Language of Coaching (Part 3)
  7. Coaching as a Developmental Change Process
  8. Empowering The Client
  9. Ethics in Coaching
  10. Becoming an Effective Leader and Coach

About this course

Diploma in Life Coaching and Counselling at Level 5 Course teaches you everything on the topic thoroughly from scratch so you can achieve a professional certificate for free to showcase your achievement in professional life. This Diploma in Life Coaching and Counselling at Level 5 Course is a comprehensive, instructor-guided course, designed to provide a detailed understanding of the nature of the related sector and your key roles within it.

To become successful in your profession, you must have a specific set of skills to succeed in today’s competitive world. In this in-depth training course, you will develop the most in-demand skills to kickstart your career, as well as upgrade your existing knowledge & skills.

The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Diploma in Life Coaching and Counselling at Level 5. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

Certification

Once you’ve completed your course, you will immediately be sent a CPD Accredited FREE Digital Certificate.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Life Coaching

  • The Human Potential Movement and Life Coaching
  • The Emergence of Evidence-Based Approaches
  • Main Assumptions and Links to Theoretical Traditions
  • Approaches, Processes and the Coach-Client Relationship
  • Contracting and Payment Issues
  • Goal Setting In Life Coaching
  • Monitoring and Evaluation between Sessions
  • Ending the Coaching Relationship
  • Controversial Points in Life Coaching: Coach or Couch?
  • The Challenges and Limitations of Life Coaching
  • Evaluation

Module 02: History of Life Coaching

  • THE ORIGINATORS (1960s-1970s)
  • The Inner Game of Cricket
  • Werner Erhard’s ‘’est’’ Training
  • THE TRANSMITTERS (The 1980s)
  • Thomas Leanard
  • John Whitmore, Graham Alexander and the GROW model
  • COACHING AS A DISTINCT PROFESSION (The 1990s AND BEYOND)
  • THE HISTORY OF LIFE COACHING IN A NUTSHELL

Module 03: Listening as a Coach

  • THREE KINDS OF LISTENING AS A COACH
  • Listening to
  • Listening for
  • Listening with
  • A USEFUL LISTENING TEMPLATE
  • Listening for the ‘’Big Five’’
  • Habits, Practices, and Patterns
  • Attending to Clients’ Energy
  • WHAT LISTENING IS NOT
  • CONCLUSION

Module 04: The Language of Coaching (Part-1,2,3)

  • THE BASIC COACHING MODEL
  • THE FLOW OF COACHING CONVERSATIONS
  • The Situation and the Desire
  • Enter the Flow of the Coaching Conversation
  • Giving Honest Feedback and Observation
  • Return to Listening
  • Create Accountability
  • THE BOTTOM LINE
  • A TRANSCRIPT OF A COACHING SESSION
  • SETTING THE STAGE: THE FIRST COACHING CONVERSATIONS
  • Coaching Conversations: The Initial Contact Call
  • The Living Brochure
  • USING STRUCTURES
  • The Welcome Packet
  • The Welcome Packet
  • The Coaching Session Preparation Worksheet
  • Create Questions for the Discovery Conversation, Welcome Packet, and First Sessions
  • Preparing for Coaching Sessions
  • Personal Ecology: Working with Energy Drainers
  • Transparent Language, Powerful Questions, and Purposeful Inquiry
  • POWERFUL QUESTIONS
  • Inquiry: A Special Kind of Powerful Question
  • Accountability Questions
  • Staying Close to the Client’s Language

Module 05: Coaching as a Developmental Change Process

  • CASE STUDY: GEORGE
  • Discussion
  • KEN WILBER’S FOUR QUADRANTS OF CHANGE
  • LEVELS OF CONSCIOUSNESS DEVELOPMENT
  • The Egocentric Self (Stages 0-2, Birth Up to Age 12-16)
  • The Interpersonal of Socialised Self (Stage 3)
  • The Independent Self (Stage 4)
  • The Integral or Inter-individual Self (Stage 5)
  • The Sacred Self (Stage 6)
  • Phase 1. Go For It
  • Phase 2. The Doldrums
  • Phase 3. Cocooning
  • Phase 4. Getting Ready
  • MAKING THE SHIFT

Module 06: Empowering the Client

  • WHEN DO COACHES USE EMPOWERING SKILLS?
  • Selecting the Right Type of Conversation and the Right Skills
  • Six Types of Conversations
  • Seven Skills for Empowering

Module 07: Ethics in Coaching

  • Evolution Of Ethics In Coaching
  • Comparison Of Coaching Codes
  • Ethical Behaviour In A Coaching Relationship
  • Ethical Issues
  • The Future: An Ethical Coaching Community
  • Evaluation
  • Code of Professional Ethics

Module 08: Becoming an Effective Leader and Coach

  • What Makes a Good Leader?
  • Giving Permission
  • What is The Intention?
  • Being A Role Model
  • Sharing Leadership
  • Recognising Individual Needs
  • What Makes An Outstanding Leader?
  • Managers / Coaches

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Learner ratings

4.9

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Common questions

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When can I start?

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How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

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