“When I discovered Coach Training EDU and started tapping into the greatness that was inside of me, I pushed past all those limiting beliefs. Now I show up stronger, I show up greater in the world. I'm now able to feel my purpose because now I know the greatness that's inside of me.”
Ready. Set. Launch.
Life Coach Training Programs Designed to Launch Your Career
Trusted by leading institutions
What Is Life Coach Training?
More Than Giving Advice
The biggest misconception about coaching is that it means telling people what to do. Professional coach training teaches the opposite: how to listen with genuine curiosity, recognize your own filters and assumptions, and ask the questions that help clients discover their own answers.
At its core, coach training is a process of personal transformation. You develop a validated skill set grounded in positive psychology, cognitive behavioral frameworks, and core competencies from the ICF and NBHWC, and you grow as a person in the process.
Research-Backed Results
Measurable Growth
CTEDU has partnered with Slippery Rock University to study the impact of coach training on coaching competencies, self-awareness, and professional confidence.
When you join CTEDU, you’re joining an organization committed to:
- Cutting-edge research
- Continual innovation
- Growth: Ensuring you have what it takes to succeed in the coaching industry
Training Formats
Choose How You Train
Online Training
Live Zoom cohorts with experienced facilitators, self-paced course options, and a global community of coaches. Train from anywhere on a schedule that fits your life.
In-Person Workshops
Immersive weekend workshops in Denver, New York City, Orlando, Portland, and Los Angeles. Three-day weekends, half-day sessions, and two-hour workshops available. Request a workshop in your city.
Who We Serve
Programs Designed for Your Background
CTEDU trains professionals across industries. Our programs meet you where you are and prepare you for where you want to go.
Individuals
Career changers, aspiring coaches, and professionals who want to add coaching skills to their existing practice.
Teams
Corporate teams, organizational leaders, and HR departments building coaching culture from within.
Colleges & Universities
Campus professionals, student services staff, and academic advisors integrating coaching into higher education.
Executives
C-suite leaders, managers, and HR professionals who want to lead through coaching rather than directive management.
Wellness Professionals
Healthcare providers, fitness professionals, and nutrition coaches expanding into NBHWC-certified wellness coaching.
Schools & Organizations
K-12 schools, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations seeking practical coaching implementation.
Why CTEDU
Life Coach Training Program Features
Essential Life Coaching Skills
You will learn and explore each of the eight core coaching competencies outlined by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), as well as aligning with NBHWC competencies.
Set into a Practical Context
From personality assessments to 360 degree feedback tools, you’ll gain a toolbox of fantastic and proven exercises to use in your life coaching business.
Plus a Business Success Roadmap
Included in each program is a business success roadmap and business materials from sample contracts to guidelines on pricing and getting your first five clients.
With a Passionate Community
The friendships formed in each training program last a lifetime. You will make lifelong friends in your training, and be connected to fantastic CTEDU alumni.
Access to Real Clients
Graduate with clients, not just credentials. Through Coach Theory, our coach-client matching app, you connect with real clients during your training and build your practice from day one.
Step 1
Start with the Essentials
At the heart of each course is an ICF-accredited coach training program. Choose the foundational path that aligns with your coaching goals.
Step 2
Add a Specialization
Identifying a target audience for your coaching practice is one of the best practices for establishing a thriving coaching practice. These specialization add-ons give you additional tools tailored to your ideal clients.
Step 3
Super Charge Your Coach Career
Currently enrolled coaches and alumni are invited to ongoing Masterclasses led by experienced trainers and CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams. These sessions cover advanced coaching tools, business strategies, and real-world application to help you build a sustainable coaching practice.
“CTEDU gave me the tools and confidence to launch my coaching business. The business masterminds were invaluable, practical, actionable, and exactly what I needed to get my first clients.”
Step 4
Advanced Programs for Serious Coaches
These advanced courses represent some of the most rigorous and extensive training offered in the coaching field.
Institutional Programs
Programs for Colleges & Universities
Since 2009, over 200 universities and organizations have trained with Coach Training EDU. We partner with colleges and universities to bring ICF-accredited coaching skills to campus professionals, student services staff, and academic advisors.
Flexible formats include cohort training, custom on-campus programs, and graduate course integration. Volume discounts available for institutional groups.
Get Group Discount Pricing for Your Team or Organization
Certification Pathways
Get Certified
All CTEDU programs lead to recognized coaching credentials. Choose the pathway that matches your career goals.
Life Coach Certification
CTEDU’s certification process, including qualification for your Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the ICF. Learn more.
ICF Coaching Certification
The ICF credentialing system and how CTEDU’s Level 1 and Level 2 accreditation prepares you for ACC and PCC credentials. Learn more.
NBHWC Certification
Complete your 1.0 course, the Wellness Specialization, and the NBHWC Exam Prep Course to meet all eligibility requirements for the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching certification. Learn more.
Find the Right Program for You
Schedule a 15-minute call to discuss your goals and learn which CTEDU program is the best fit for your coaching career.