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Graduate Certificate in Life Coaching

Get your Graduate Life Coaching Certification online at Indiana Wesleyan University, your gateway to mastering the art and science of effective coaching. This entirely online program, spanning six months and comprising five comprehensive courses, is designed for individuals eager to explore the dynamic field of life coaching. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership capabilities or kickstart a career in professional coaching, our certification offers the knowledge and skills needed for success.

Why Pursue My Life Coaching Certification Online at IWU?

In the Indiana Wesleyan University Life Coaching Certificate program, you'll immerse yourself in the essentials of effective coaching, learning to facilitate personal and professional growth in others. Our expert, Christian faculty teach through the same biblical worldview found on our main campus, so that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling career. You’ll also find our tuition rates are locked in on your start date, so you never have to worry about tuition increases while you study through IWU.

What Will I Learn in this Life Coaching Certificate?

Our curriculum equips you with a solid understanding of coaching fundamentals, including the art of active listening, the skill of asking transformative questions, and the ability to foster meaningful change. You'll also learn how to establish trustful coaching relationships and adhere to the highest ethical standards and professional practices in the field. This comprehensive approach prepares you to master the content areas of life coaching, meeting the growing demand for this skill set in the job market.

Apply to get your graduate life coaching certification online today at IWU!

What Makes IWU Different?

Education Pioneer

IWU has provided on-campus education for more than 100 years.

Rooted in Christ

Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.

Superior Support

Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!

Tuition & Aid

16 Credit Hours

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$398/ Credit Hour

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Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.

Financial Aid Tuition & Fees Info

Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. The estimated cost of attendance is available on the financial aid webpage. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.
What You'll Study

Coursework for your life coaching certification online covers how to:

  • Apply the ICF Code of Ethics
  • Implement a coaching mindset that is open, curious, flexible, and client-centered
  • Cultivate trust and safety by providing a supportive environment for clients
  • Facilitate client insight and learning by using tools and techniques such as powerful questioning, silence, metaphor, or analogy
  • Develop partnerships with clients to transform learning and insight into action

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Courses in this Program

These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.

PLC-520,PLC-522,PLC-524,PLC-526,CNS-503,CNS-505

After Graduation
Potential Careers

  • Life Coach
  • Social Services Coordinator
  • Community Support Specialist


Work in Various Industries

  • Industry

Program Requirements
  • A baccalaureate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), verified on official transcripts sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University.
  • An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution at which at least 30 semester hours was completed.
  • If graduate work has been attempted, all transcripts must be submitted, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 earned.

Completion Requirements

  • Completion of all required courses
  • Nine of the credits must be earned at IWU for degree-seeking students
  • Minimum grade of "C" in each course
  • Payment of all tuition and fees in required to receive the certificate
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Accreditation

Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation. 

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Discover the way forward in your personal and professional life. Pursue your life coaching certification online at IWU!

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