
ICF Accreditation
The International Coach Federation, or ICF, is the only international certification body that recognizes coaches. The credentialing process is an intensive and self-regulatory process that recognizes coaching professionals who have the required training, experience and understanding of ICF core competencies and ethics guidelines.
There are 3 levels of ICF certification: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Master Certified Coach (MCC). Each level is based on a number of hours in training and an amount of coaching experience.
How to find ICF approved training
There are many options available for training to become a life coach. These include online and classroom courses. Be sure to choose a training program that is ICF accredited and approved. This ensures the curriculum will meet the ICF's standard.
ICF-accredited programs are a good way to start your coach education, and prepare you for the certification exam. These courses typically include a combination of in-class lectures, hands-on learning, and fieldwork experiences.

Some ICF approved online programs can be completed from anywhere, at any given time. In addition, they are usually shorter than a typical in-class course and thus more affordable.
NYU School of Professional Studies, (NYU SPS), offers two ICF certified life coach certifications. The Life Coaching Certificate, as well as the Executive Leadership Coaching Certificate, contain a mix of models, tools, and science-based models to help you guide your clients.
It is possible to purchase additional courses or programs not included in your training course. This could be beneficial to you. They include hypnosis, mindfulness and Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques and tools.
These additional programs and courses can help you grow as a coach. They will make you more knowledgeable, confident, skilled, and competent. You can also network with other coaches and develop your community.
There are many different ICF accredited programs for coaches to choose from, ranging in price and teaching method. The following are the top ones to consider.

Aim Higher provides ICF-accredited Christian coach training, both online and on-site. Our program is intended to help you meet your coaching goals and enhance your faith while doing so.
We focus on behavioral coaching, neuroscience and somatics to help leaders and coach gain clarity, confidence, courage and success. We offer mentor coaching and customized feedback to help you reach your goals quickly.
Our mentors are PCC and MCC holders that have extensive experience working with a wide range of clients. We provide mentoring in a variety of formats that suit your schedule. Our mentors are committed to your success as an aspiring coach.
Aim Higher is here to help. Our team of Christian coaches will be glad to answer all your questions and get you started on the path to becoming a certified Christian coach by ICF!
FAQ
Do I have the right to pay upfront for my purchase?
After you receive your final invoice, no payment is required.
Many coaches are free to use, so it's easy to get started without paying anything.
If you do decide to hire a Coach, you will need a price agreement before you begin your relationship.
What are the steps to life coaching?
Life coaching isn't about solving problems. It's also about helping people discover their passions, and how they can apply this passion to improve their lives.
Coaching can help you find what is most important and give you the tools to live the life you desire. You can use it to take control over your future and discover who you really are.
Coaching can also help you to understand yourself and others. These are essential traits for healthy relationships. Coaching provides tools to help you become a better friend, parent, mentor, and partner.
What is the role of a life coach?
A life coach can help you live a happier, more fulfilling, and healthier life by helping you to focus on the things that matter most to you. They help you determine your goals, and then develop strategies to get there. They also provide guidance and support when you are struggling.
They're available to you at all times, helping with wedding planning or career advice during job interviews.
A life coach won't tell you what you should do. Instead, they'll help you make better choices and improve your relationships.
What is the difference in a life coach and therapy?
A life coach assists you in finding ways to live better. They help you learn how to manage your emotions and behaviors to improve your relationships. It is not only about making people feel better, but also teaching them how to do it on their own.
A therapist can help someone with emotional issues such anxiety, depression, and trauma. Therapists have the ability to identify and treat these issues.
Although life coaches work with individuals, they don't have formal training in treating mental health conditions. Life coaches often have some experience working alongside people who struggle with anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders.
Statistics
- According to relationship researcher John Gottman, happy couples have a ratio of 5 positive interactions or feelings for every 1 negative interaction or feeling. (amherst.edu)
- According to ICF, the average session cost is $244, but costs can rise as high as $1,000. (cnbc.com)
- These enhanced coping skills, in turn, predicted increased positive emotions over time (Fredrickson & Joiner 2002). (leaders.com)
- People with healthy relationships have better health outcomes, are more likely to engage in healthy behaviors, and have a decreased mortality risk.1 (verywellmind.com)
- According to a study from 2017, one of the main reasons for long-term couples splitting up was that one of the partners was no longer showing enough affection and attention to the other. (medicalnewstoday.com)
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What are the problems that life coaches help solve?
Life coaching can help people deal with their personal problems such as anxiety, stress and relationship problems, career difficulties, self-doubt and depression. Clients are helped to identify their goals and then created strategies to achieve them.
Life coaching is beneficial for clients because they learn how:
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Find out what is important to them
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Set goals
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Understand themselves better
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Create positive habits
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Manage stress
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Focus on what they want
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Find solutions for your problems
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Learn new skills
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Change negative patterns
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Have more fun
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Be more productive
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Take control of their lives
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Overcome all obstacles
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Develop good communication skills
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Enhance relationships
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Be able to deal with difficult situations effectively
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Live a happier, healthier life
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Feel more confident
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Make decisions rationally
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Experience meaningful moments
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More success
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Spiritual Growth
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Enhance their physical health
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Increase longevity
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Reduce risk factors for illness
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Make yourself emotionally stronger
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Learn about their habits
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Get rid of bad habits
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Achieve balance between work and play
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Enjoy life more
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Get more joy
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Live a richer life
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Be more productive
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Go forward
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How to deal with stress better
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Improve your mental clarity
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Heal from past trauma
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Turn negatives into positives
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Transform limiting beliefs