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Life Coach Training Schedule

Explore our coaching certification schedule to find upcoming online coaching certification dates that fit your timeline.

Our life coach certification schedule offers a variety of start dates, while our online life coaching classes provide the flexibility to learn from anywhere. Find the program that fits your goals today!

1.0 Essential Course

New Class Dates Released Based on Demand! Save $250 when you enroll by December 15th.

Start Date: Friday, January 16th
   7-9am Pacific / 10am-12pm Eastern

Start Date: Tuesday, January 20th
   5-7pm Pacific / 8-10pm Eastern

[Class Full] Monday, January 26th  
   5-7pm Pacific / 8-10pm Eastern 

[1 Spot Left] Wednesday, January 28th
   7-9am Pacific / 10am-12pm Eastern

Available Certifications

The 1.0 Essential Course meets International Coach Federation (ICF) Level 1 certification standards and covers the National Board of Health and Wellness (NBHWC) standards.

You qualify for your certification through CTEDU and your Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the ICF.

Logistics & Pricing

This course is included in the Essentials Pricing plan at $275 per month for 24 months or $4950 with a 25% paid-in-full discount. Explore the details on our pricing page.

Examples of Topics Covered
  • The 8 ICF Core Competencies. From Active Listening to Powerful Questions and how to design Effective Action Plans, this course covers the foundational material central to being an outstanding, certified coach.
  • The 3 Levels of Listening. Listening is at the heart of the coaching profession, and the quality of your listening is central to the quality of your coaching.
  • How to Coach the Client, Not the Problem. Expert coaches seek to work with both the surface agendas (the problem that your clients want to solve) as well as deeper agendas (how your client's default perspective affects each area of their life).
  • How to Design Effective Actions and Systems. From forming positive habits to creating structures that work and build resilience, you will learn elements grounded in positive psychology and coaching theory.
  • And Many More Topics and Tools. Schedule a call to request a syllabus and a PDF of the first 3 chapters. The textbook is 286 pages and a hard copy is included with each training and certification package.
1.0 Academic

University Discounts Good through Dec 31. Email [email protected] for more info. 

Start Date: Tuesday, February 3rd
   7-9am Pacific / 10am-12pm Eastern

Start Date: Thursday, March 26th
   7-9am Pacific / 10am-12pm Eastern

Available Certifications

You could earn both Academic Life Coach Certification through CTEDU as well as your Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the ICF.

Logistics & Pricing

This course is included in the Essentials Package, with options to pay in full at $4950 (plus a $600 educator discount is available for individuals with additional discounts available for college/university groups).

Payment plans are also available at 6, 12, and 24 month.

Explore the details on our pricing page.

Examples of Topics Covered
  • How to Use the 8 ICF Core Competencies When Working with Students. Learn how to apply the ICF Core Competencies in an academic context, helping students build self-awareness, set meaningful goals, and take effective action.
  • How to Blend Mentoring, Advising, and Coaching. Understand the distinctions between these roles and how to seamlessly integrate them to best support students in their academic and personal growth.
  • How to Communicate with Students (and Parents) Effectively About Coaching Sessions. Develop clear and open communication strategies that foster trust and clarity with both students and their parents regarding the purpose and outcomes of coaching.
  • How to Design a Personalized Action Plan for Students. Create customized action plans tailored to each student’s unique academic and personal development needs, focusing on practical strategies for success.
  • And Many More Student-Centered Tools and Strategies. Explore a variety of tools specifically designed for academic coaching, all aimed at empowering students to thrive in their educational journey.
1.0 International

Europe/Middle East/Africa Start Date: Tuesday, October 14th     
 7-9am GMT | 11am-1pm Dubai
    Languages: Arabic, English, French

Korean Language Start Date: Thursday, January 29th
    6-8pm Korea Standard Time 

Fecha de inicio: Jueves, 27 de enero
     5 a 7 p.m. Pacífico / 8 a 10 p.m. Este
    Idioma: Español

Available Certifications

You could earn both Academic Life Coach Certification through CTEDU as well as your Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the ICF.

Logistics & Pricing

This course is included in the Essentials Pricing plan at $275 per month for 24 months or $4950 with a 25% paid-in-full discount—explore the details on our pricing page.

Examples of Topics Covered
  • How to Use the 8 ICF Core Competencies When Working with Students. Learn how to apply the ICF Core Competencies in an academic context, helping students build self-awareness, set meaningful goals, and take effective action.
  • How to Blend Mentoring, Advising, and Coaching. Understand the distinctions between these roles and how to seamlessly integrate them to best support students in their academic and personal growth.
  • How to Communicate with Students (and Parents) Effectively About Coaching Sessions. Develop clear and open communication strategies that foster trust and clarity with both students and their parents regarding the purpose and outcomes of coaching.
  • How to Design a Personalized Action Plan for Students. Create customized action plans tailored to each student’s unique academic and personal development needs, focusing on practical strategies for success.
  • And Many More Student-Centered Tools and Strategies. Explore a variety of tools specifically designed for academic coaching, all aimed at empowering students to thrive in their educational journey.
Upcoming Advanced Courses
National Board Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC)
Rolling Enrollment | Spring 2026 Exam Period
Email [email protected] to request to add the NBHWC to your program package.
2.0 Advanced Coach Training
Wednesday, September 17th, 8-10am Pacific / 11am-1pm Eastern

Thursday, October 16th, 5-7pm Pacific / 8-10pm Eastern

Team Coaching

Offered early in the summer. Email [email protected] to hold your seat.
Belonging & Equity
Tuesday, October 7th, 10-11:30am PT || 1pm-2:30pm Eastern
Relationships
Anticipated: April 2026

Flexible Schedule. Lots of Options.

Live Online Courses.

CTEDU pioneered the development of online distance learning in 2009 and has since polished its programs over 15 years of development.

In-person experiences.

While CTEDU specializes in online coach training, we offer weekend leadership workshops, alumni meet ups, and summer  leadership retreats. 

Weekly Student & Alumni Events.

CTEDU hosts weekly sample training classes and business masterminds as well as monthly workshops open to current CTEDU students and alumni.  

For Individuals
  • Unlisted Options. If you’re an individual looking for a different class time, let us know. There may be space available in existing cohorts, or we can explore other options depending on trainer availability and time zones.

  • Class Dates May Shift. Please note that class dates may change depending on group needs and trainer availability. We will work closely with you to confirm final dates that work for everyone.
For Groups, Colleges, and Universities
  • Group Size Flexibility. The listed dates are ideal for individuals or smaller groups of 3 or fewer participants.

  • Custom Schedules for Larger Groups. For groups of 4 or more from a single institution, we can explore scheduling options that work with other schools or set up a dedicated cohort for your team.
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