Life Coach Certificate

At a Glance

Complete your certificate in just 12 weeks (270 hours) with an intensive, career-focused curriculum.
Learn to coach individuals and facilitate groups using proven life skills, communication, and problem-solving frameworks.

Develop coaching competencies aligned with International Coaching Federation (ICF) principles, including ethics, relationship building, and effective coaching techniques.

Choose the learning format that fits your schedule with in-person, online, or blended delivery options.

Rhodes Wellness College’s Life Coach Certificate helps students develop practical coaching skills through a mindful, supportive, and fully facilitated online learning experience.

This part-time program is designed for students who want to become life coaches or add coaching tools to their current work in wellness, counselling, education, leadership, human resources, or other helping professions.

Students learn how to support clients with goal setting, personal growth, self-awareness, accountability, communication, and meaningful life change.

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More Than Life Coach Training

This is more than a basic coaching course. The Life Coach Certificate combines coaching foundations, mindfulness-based tools, communication skills, and personal development practices.

Students learn how to guide clients through life transitions, clarify goals, explore obstacles, and create practical action plans.

The program is ideal for people who want a flexible online learning option while still receiving instructor support, structure, and meaningful connection.

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Graduate Outcomes

After completing the Life Coach Certificate, graduates will have practical coaching skills that can be used in professional, wellness, educational, leadership, and personal development settings.

Graduates may use their training to:

Start a life coaching practice
Add coaching skills to an existing career
Support clients through personal growth
Work in wellness or community-based settings

Success Stories

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A non-refundable application fee is required at the time of application. Click on the Apply Online button to get started.

Total Program Length	24 Weeks
Number of Semesters	1
Total Tuition	$4,825.00
Application Fee (Domestic)	$100 (non-refundable)
Application Fee (International)	$500 (non-refundable)
Digital Textbooks & Course Material Fee*	$34
Student Activity Fee*	$50
Archive Fee*	$100
Other Fees*	$45
Delivery Method	Online
Language	English
Option 1	June 24, 2026 – December 21, 2026
	Monday/Wednesday 6pm – 9pm PST
Option 2	July 7, 2026 – December 8, 2026
	Tuesday/Thursday 3pm – 6pm PST
Option 3	July 14, 2026 – December 15, 2026
	Tuesday/Thursday 6pm – 9pm PST

*For a complete breakdown of each cost category, please see the dropdown menu below.

Digital Textbooks & Course Material Fee*

Course Material Fee ($34)

This program includes a Course Material fee of $34 which includes all course notes and class resources such as course outlines, reading packages, and lecture notes.

There are no mandatory textbooks in this program.

Student Activity Fee*

This program includes a $50 student activity fee which includes any career planning events, tutoring, all student drop-in sessions, student services info sessions, all student assemblies, coaching labs, virtual cafes, speaker series and all workshops

Archive Fee*

In compliance with PTIRU bylaws, each student’s enrolment contract, transcript and diploma or certificate will be stored with Datawitness for a period of no less than 25 years, retrievable only by Rhodes administrative staff.

Other Fees*

Other Fees ($45)
This program includes a Technology fee of $15 which provides access to all zoom classrooms, CampusLogin access and unlimited Moodle access up to one year after graduation. There is also a Graduation and Transcript fee of $30 which includes one official copy of the student’s transcripts and one official copy of the diploma or certificate earned.

- Grade 12 graduate or equivalent or mature student status – 19 years or older with an established work history or relevant experience.
- Submit a Personal Statement on why you would like to pursue an education with Rhodes Wellness College and what you hope you to achieve upon graduation.
- Submit two references.
- Successfully complete an Admissions Interview.
- Demonstrate spoken and written proficiency in the English language consistent with the proficiency of a high school graduate, as evidenced by a written personal statement and a one-on-one screening interview (see also the Language Proficiency Assessment Policy listed below).
- Provide an International study permit/student visa, if applicable.
- A minimum of 12 months prior sobriety** is required to be verified during the interview. The College’s representative may require the applicant to provide a letter to the College confirming the applicant’s sobriety from a counselor.
  **Please see our Sobriety Policy for more details.
Rhodes Wellness College reserves the right to deny any candidate admission into this program if Admissions does not believe the applicant will be a potential fit or benefit adequately from taking the program.

All students, whether Canadian or International, must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency through one of the following methods:

1. Secondary Education

Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12), or 2 years if the grades are 10, 11, or 12, have been successfully completed in the program’s language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages.

This may be demonstrated by providing:

High school transcripts

Completion of a BC Adult Graduation Program

International education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, or IQAS

2. Post-Secondary Education

Two years of full-time post-secondary education have been completed in the program’s language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages.

This includes international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, and IQAS.

Language development courses, including ELL courses, cannot be included in this calculation.

3. English Proficiency Exams

Successful completion of one of the following English proficiency exams, achieving the minimum required score indicated below:

IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 5.5

TOEFL IBT: Minimum overall score of 46

CAEL: Minimum overall score of 40

CELPIP: Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, Writing 5

Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 95

PTE Academic: Minimum overall score of 43

Cambridge English Qualifications – B2 First Exam: Minimum overall score of 160 or grade C

Cambridge Linguaskill: Minimum overall B2 level

LANGUAGECERT Academic: Minimum overall B2 level

Michigan English Test: Minimum overall B2 level

iTEP Academic: Minimum overall score of 5

EIKEN: Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1

4. Accuplacer English Assessment

Applicants who are 19 years of age or older at the start of the program, are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and cannot access educational records or provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education through the other approved methods may satisfy language proficiency requirements through the Accuplacer English Assessment process.

The applicant must provide attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages.

The applicant must also complete the Accuplacer English Assessment and achieve the following minimum scores:

Reading: 230

Writing: 230

WritePlacer: 4

Language development courses, including ELL courses, cannot be included in this calculation. Accuplacer may not be used to demonstrate that a student meets an admission requirement other than Language Proficiency.

English-Speaking Countries

Australia, American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Canada, Cayman Islands, Cook Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Hong Kong, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Jersey, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Micronesia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norfolk Island, Pitcairn Islands, Philippines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Sudan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, United States, and Zambia.

For a comprehensive and detailed explanation of our policies, please visit the following pages:

*The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the world’s largest coaching certifying organization and is dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals. Rhodes Wellness College is a Level 1 approved education partner of ICF and both our Part-Time Life Coaching Certificate or Full-Time Life Skills Certificate meet the educational requirements for both Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designations with ICF.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is life coaching?

Life coaching is a collaborative process that helps clients clarify goals, identify challenges, build self-awareness, and take practical steps toward personal or professional growth.

What are the benefits of becoming a life coach?

Becoming a life coach offers both personal and professional rewards. As a coach, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping others set goals, overcome challenges, and create positive change in their lives. Professionally, life coaching offers flexibility. You can work independently, build a private practice, or coach within organizations. It is also a scalable career, with the potential to specialize in areas like wellness, career transitions, relationships, or leadership. At Rhodes Wellness College, our training gives you not only coaching tools but also self-awareness and emotional intelligence, so you grow personally while learning to guide others with confidence and integrity.

What Can You Do With a Life Coaching Certificate?

Graduates of our coaching programs are prepared to launch careers as certified life coaches, wellness coaches, and specialized coaches in a variety of fields. You’ll be equipped to work with individuals or groups in private practice, corporate settings, wellness clinics, or as part of interdisciplinary teams. Many of our graduates start their own businesses, join existing coaching organizations, or integrate coaching skills into their current roles in leadership, healthcare, or education.

Will I Learn How to Start a Coaching Business in This Program?

Yes. Our coaching programs include practical training on how to start and grow your own coaching practice. This includes business planning, marketing strategies, legal and ethical considerations, client intake processes, and how to structure your services. We want you to graduate not only as a confident coach but also as a capable entrepreneur who knows how to attract and retain clients.

How can I get accredited with the ICF?

Rhodes Wellness College offers ICF-accredited training hours as part of our coaching curriculum. Upon completing the program, you’ll have the foundational training hours required to pursue your ICF credential through their designated pathways, such as the ACC (Associate Certified Coach) and PCC (Professional Certified Coach) levels. We also guide students through understanding the ICF’s application process, mentorship requirements, and ethics, so you’re well prepared to move forward with accreditation if you choose to.

Do You Need a License to Be a Life Coach?

No, you do not need a government-issued license to become a life coach. Life coaching is currently an unregulated profession in Canada and many other countries, which means anyone can technically call themselves a coach. However, completing a recognized training program and earning certification through a respected organization like the International Coaching Federation (ICF) adds credibility and professionalism to your practice. At Rhodes Wellness College, our life coaching programs are designed to meet ICF core competencies, helping you build a strong foundation and prepare for certification if you choose to pursue it.

What Will I Learn in a Life Coaching Program?

Our coaching curriculum covers a broad range of topics, including effective communication, goal setting, values clarification, motivational strategies, emotional intelligence, boundary setting, and ethical coaching practices. You’ll also learn about client assessment, creating action plans, and how to support clients through transitions, challenges, and personal growth. The program is highly experiential, giving you hands-on practice with real clients and classmates to deepen your confidence and skills.

Can I specialize as a grief, ADHD, addictions, or business coach?

Absolutely. The skills you gain in our coaching programs are highly adaptable and can be applied to a range of specializations, including grief, ADHD, addictions, business, youth, and more. Many students choose to focus their coaching practice on the populations or topics they are most passionate about. Our flexible, experiential approach encourages you to bring your own interests and lived experiences into your practice, and we provide guidance on how to tailor your services to a specific niche or client group.