The Certified Professional Life Coach course teaches the Core Competencies of the International Coach Federations (ICF). The ICF is the leading organization dedicated to advancing the coaching profession through high standards, independent certification, and a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals. You will learn ICF-recognized protocols and use these to build your own distinctive coaching style.
This course also incorporates the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) Code of Ethics, used to enhance the lives of individuals impacted by addiction. You will learn strategies for applying the IAPRC Code of Ethics, ICF Core Competencies, and other recognized coaching concepts. Upon completion of the course's final exam, you will receive the Certified Professional Coach (CPC) certification. This credential is issued through the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC). Finally, you will have gained the industry-recognized skills needed to become a certified life coach and establish a successful coaching business.
Instructor(s):Jean LaCour
Jean LaCour, Ph.D., is a Certified Prevention Professional, author, and a trainer with extensive experience in the addiction recovery field. She is the co-founder of the NET Training Institute Center for Addiction and Recovery Education, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit corporation offering online training in addiction counseling, peer specialist support, and recovery support services.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Chromebook, or Mac.
- Speakers or headphones
- Printer
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
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Lesson 1
- Awareness and Mindful Intention
- Introduction to LCE
- Setting Your Intention
- How to Earn your CPC Credential
- History of Modern Coaching
- Power of a Professional Code of Ethics
- Coaching Roles and Personal Qualities
- Personal Qualities of Outstanding Coaches
- Reasons to Hire a Coach
- Awareness and Mindful Intention, Pt. 2
- Focus on You
- Life Metaphors
- Your Life's Purpose
- My Life Circle
- Listening and Building Rapport
- Standards of Practice and Rules of Engagement
- Coaching YOUR Practice Client
- Action Tools and Skills
- Tools and Assessments
- Positive Psychology
- Personality Profiles
- More Assessments for Coaching
- Coaching Conversation Dynamics, Pt. 1
- Coaching Conversation Dynamics, Pt. 2
- Our Stories
- The Three Potentials
- The Coaching Cycle
- Coaching Sessions
- ICF Core Competencies
- Action Tools and Skills, Pt. 2
- Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards
- Establishing the Coaching Agreement
- Trust and Intimacy
- Coaching Presence
- Active Listening
- Powerful Questioning
- Direct Communication
- Creating Awareness
- Designing Actions
- Planning and Goal Setting
- Managing Progress and Accountability
- Assumptions and Deeper Insight
- Wellbeing: Positive Psychology Evolves
- The Johari Window and Self Discovery
- Emotional Intelligence 2.0
- The Value of Values
- My Ideal Life
- Shifting Perspective
- The "A" Word
- The Heart of the Matter
- Freeze it! The Antidote to Anxiety
- Freeze Frame Exercise
- Sharing My Success
- The Bedrock of Success: E+R=O
- Self-Responsibility and Self-Esteem
- The Last Resort in Self-Responsibility
- Imagination: The Power to Shift
- How I Scare Myself
- Clean Up Your Messes
- 20 Things I Love to Do
- Uncommon Appreciation
- Accelerate Your Business Launch
- Establish Your Business on Purpose
- Envision Your Ideal Business
- Make a Statement: Clarify Your Mission
- Plan for Success: Begin with the End in Mind
- Counting the Cost Quick Start
- New Beginnings: Starting Small
- Setting Your Coaching Fees
- Four Strategies for Going the Distance
- Finding Your Niche
- Your Ideal Client is Waiting
- My Ideal Client's Name is …
- Accelerate Your Business Launch, Pt. 2
- Six Strengths to Leverage Your Credibility
- Start with Low Hanging Fruit
- Use Your Voice to Define Your Expertise
- Strategic Networking
- Position Your Expertise
- Marketing and Promotion
- Referrals: The Road to Riches
- Creating Your Marketing Plan
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