Diploma in Life Coaching

COURSE CONTENT  
 
The course is divided up into seven units, as follows:  
 
Unit 1: Introduction   What is life coaching?  
 
 ·         Coaching requirements
 
·         The aim of coaching
 
 ·         The coaching sessions
 
What life coaching is not  
 
·          Therapy
 
·          Counselling
 
·          Teaching or training
 
·          Consultancy
 
·          Mentoring  
 
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   
 
   
 
Accreditation   The course leads to the award of the Diploma in Life Coaching from ASET [Level 3], a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.  
 
Study Method   The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.   
 
 
 
Assessment   Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.