Diploma in Life Coaching and Counselling at Level 5
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6h 46m of learning
Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
6h 46mSelf-paced
10 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed
Course curriculum
1 modules10 lessons6h 46m total
01Diploma in Life Coaching and Counselling at Level 510 lessons
Introduction to Life Coaching
History of Life Coaching
Listening as a Coach
The Language of Coaching (Part 1)
The Language of Coaching (Part 2)
The Language of Coaching (Part 3)
Coaching as a Developmental Change Process
Empowering The Client
Ethics in Coaching
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
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Common questions
Where do I take the course?
On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.
When can I start?
Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.
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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