{"product_id":"career-counselor-and-life-coach","title":"Career Counselor and Life Coach","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eThis career and life coach certification course teaches you the critical skills needed to become a career counselor and a certified life coach. Upon completion, you will be prepared to take your final exam and earn the Certified Professional Coach (CPC) certification issued through the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES2104\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis online life and career coach training program teaches you all the aspects of career counseling and life coaching, from working with clients to establishing a business. You will learn about career development stages, planning fundamentals, and how to work with diverse audiences, as well as the Core Competencies of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and ICF-recognized protocols to build a distinctive coaching style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) Code of Ethics is also incorporated into this career and life coach training to enhance individuals' lives impacted by addiction and other difficult circumstances. As a career counselor and life coach, you can help others improve their lives and careers with smart goals and clear directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon completing the final exam, you will receive the Certified Professional Coach (CPC) certification, an industry-recognized life coach certification issued through the IAPRC. 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The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Certified Professional Life Coach portion of the course:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecoming a Professional Life Coach: The Art and Science of a Whole-Person Approach\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no prerequisites prior to enrolling in this course.\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThea Roberts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThea Roberts is an instructor with a background in business administration. 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Her approach to life coaching, grounded in Jungian Analytical and Gestalt techniques, reflects her passion for helping others achieve self-understanding and positive change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeather Morton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Heather Morton is an educator, consultant, and coach. Her teaching philosophy is primarily based on principles of the adult learning theory: 1) experiential learning, or the learner's ability to understand content through doing and reflection, and 2) motivation to learn, or the learner's desire to set and attain goals through their intrinsic desire to grow. To accomplish this, she uses a variety of strategies to help each learner relate the content to their lives while providing constructive and positive feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Morton also has experience as a consultant and coach. Her Certified Professional Life Coach certificate through the Transformation Academy helped her develop a strong foundation in this field. Many of the concepts and principles covered in her training were reiterated in her master's and doctorate studies in psychology. As a coach, Dr. Morton provides one-on-one support to her clients, helping them as they achieve their goals, overcome challenges, and grow and develop as individuals. In this sense, she is excited to help aspiring coaches flourish in their coaching studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Liberty University, Dr. Morton holds a Master of Art in Industrial Organizational Psychology degree from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from Siena Heights University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a life coach? What does a life coach do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Indeed.com, a life coach advocates for and consults with people to help them strengthen their life skills and reach their full potential. 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Their salary range can vary from $43,580 to $105,870..\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is career counseling? What does a career counselor do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA career counselor, also known as a vocational counselor, is a professional who helps individuals identify suitable career paths and make informed decisions about education, training, and employment opportunities. They guide clients by assessing interests, abilities, personality traits, and work histories to match them with appropriate career options. They also help people navigate career transitions, explore new occupations, and understand the requirements of different job fields. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese professionals guide individuals in choosing, preparing for, and advancing in their careers. They combine assessment tools, counseling techniques, and labor‑market knowledge to help clients make informed decisions—and improve their academic, professional, and personal outcomes. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course include a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Upon successful completion of the final exam within this vocational counselor  course, you will receive the Certified Professional Coach (CPC) certification. This credential is issued through the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to complete this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive 12 months to complete the course.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of support will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when I complete the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAm I guaranteed a job?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get financial assistance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. 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