11349NAT Certificate IV in Life Coaching

For coaches seeking accredited training that's recognised on a national level to ensure Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Online Webinars, Live Zoom Sessions, Practical Group work. Assessments included in fee.

Given 24 months - 6-9 months average completion time

Upfront & flexible payment plans

11349NAT Certificate IV in Life Coaching

Want to gain a Nationally Recognised Qualification and obtain Professional Indemnity Insurance for your coaching business?

The Cert IV in Life Coaching will help you achieve that:

training.gov.au – 11349NAT – Certificate IV in Life Coaching

  • A very popular course that offers students a formal qualification with practical coaching skills within the flexibility of self paced distance training.
  • 7 Coaching Units & 3 Essential Business Units will give you all the tools and skills you need to run your own coaching business.
  • Integrated 6 stage program with Practical Coaching group work, live zoom sessions, downloadable webinars, online course material, pro bono coaching sessions, professional development, NLP unit within a coaching context and business units to set your coaching business up.
  • Student Support & Mentoring.  Assessments are not charged separately.
  • This course is not accredited with the ICF and cannot add ICF accreditation.  For ICF Accreditation please look into our Diploma of Coaching ICF LVL 2 course.

Start your coaching career with confidence with our Certificate IV in Life Coaching. Tailored to give you the skills, structure, and support to coach effectively, build a meaningful career, and make a real impact.

 

Why Choose a Certificate IV in Life Coaching?

If you’re serious about becoming a coach who creates real change, the Certificate IV in Life Coaching online course is one of the most respected and practical starting points. With this qualification, you’ll gain the skills and credibility to coach clients and start a coaching business— confidently.

Whether you’re new to coaching or looking to transition into a more meaningful career, the Cert IV Life Coaching course provides the foundation to coach with clarity, integrity, and purpose.

 

Cert IV Life Coaching: Your Pathway to a Thriving Career

The Certificate IV in mentoring and coaching equips you to become a working and successful life coach. You’ll learn how to structure sessions, build rapport with clients, and use techniques like the GROW model to deliver effective outcomes.

Plus, there’s no limit to learning. Once you’ve completed your life coaching certificate, you can enrol in one of our advanced life coaching diplomas or specialise in areas like NLP coaching and ADHD coaching to grow your skillset as your interests evolve.

 

What Makes Our Life Coaching Certificate Different?

Our Certificate IV in Life Coaching online course is built for real-life results.

From the beginning, you’ll gain hands-on experience through practical coaching sessions, mentor support, and access to live Zoom classes that fit your lifestyle. The program's flexible format makes it ideal for full-time workers, parents, or anyone juggling multiple commitments.

This training includes a strong business foundation and offers you the option to continue your journey through additional qualifications like our Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business, setting you up with the tools to run your own coaching practice confidently.

 

Build Real Coaching Confidence

A key focus of our Certificate IV in LifeCoaching program in Australia is real-world application.

You’ll participate in practice sessions, receive constructive feedback, and complete pro bono coaching hours. By the end of your course, you’ll have the confidence to coach professionally and the structure to keep improving. You’ll also have access to student mentoring, legal and marketing advice, and peer support—making it easier to turn your qualification into a fulfilling career.

 

Learn at Your Own Pace

With flexibility at its core, there’s no need to attend in-person classes with our Certificate IV in Life Coaching. Simply complete the entire course wherever you feel the most comfortable.

You’ll receive access to an online learning portal with everything you need—course content, live webinar recordings, assessments, and more. Study when it suits you and progress at your own pace, with 24 months to complete (most students finish in 6 to 9 months).

 

Support at Every Step

At The Life Coaching Academy, you’re never left on your own. From the moment you enrol, you’re supported by experienced trainers, practising coaches, and student mentors. This community-focused approach ensures you always have someone to turn to with questions, guidance, or encouragement.

We’re also committed to helping you prepare for upcoming coaching industry regulations so you’re set up for long-term success. There’s no need for retraining, as your life coaching certificate will already meet the expected standards.

 

Become a Life Coach with Our Certificate IV in Mentoring and Coaching

If you’ve been wondering how to become a qualified life coach, this is your answer.


With flexible learning, ongoing support, and a nationally recognised qualification, our Certificate IV in Life Coaching is your launchpad into a rewarding coaching career. Whether your goal is to run your own coaching business, support others through transition, or simply grow your own mindset, this course will give you everything you need to get started—and start coaching.

Qualifications

Certificate IV in Life Coaching (11349NAT )

Prerequisite

Demonstrate language, literacy and numeracy skills to a minimum level of Year 10 secondary schooling or equivalent.

Syllabus

Nationally recognised training RTO 31275 training.gov.au - 11349NAT - Certificate IV in Life Coaching

Units covered during the 11349NAT Certificate IV in Life Coaching program:

Establish coaching agreements
Co-actively communicate
Create a safe and supportive coaching environment
Coach clients using the GROW model
  • Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Apply NLP within a coaching context
Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
Market the small business
Research and develop business plans

Course Delivery

The core of your program lasts approximately 7 – 12 months. During this time as you work towards your Cert IV, you will benefit from some of the finest life coaching training available in Australia, and worldwide.

 

At the commencement of your training you attend our fantastic Virtual Support & Mentoring Sessions which have established a reputation for providing quality training in an environment that promotes exceptional outcomes for students. Students complete this inspirational training with a set of advanced skills which enable them to implement immediate change within their own lives and positively influence those around them.

So how do I go about obtaining my Cert IV?

The Virtual Support & Mentoring Sessions are run regularly and can be attended by all and as many times as required.

Your enrollment on the course includes all electronic course materials so you will have no extra financial outlay – you can just concentrate on you! This also allows you to obtain your Cert IV in Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Melbourne or any other location in Australia.

You are guided through a series of sessions led by some of Australia’s leading, trainers & practicing coaches. Your program includes themed sessions with many opportunities to practice as you learn. You work in small groups, so your learning speed is greatly increased and you benefit from lots of individual attention.

DURING THE PROGRAM YOU WILL LEARN:

What it means to be a life coach

  • Your obligations, commitments, and responsibilities

The coaching model

  • A structure which allows you to coach effectively and successfully.
  • Learn how to empathise with your clients yet remain firmly committed to positive outcomes

Listening skills

  • Learn how to improve your ability to listen effectively.
  • How to recognise when your clients are holding back
  • The secrets of listening ‘between the lines’

Building rapport with your client

  • Learn to create rapport from the first conversation.
  • How to build a secure ,confident and lasting relationship with your clients

The characteristics of a successful coach

  • The essential characteristics you need to make each coaching session enjoyable and productive for your client.
  • Why truth, honesty and integrity are crucial to your coaching success

Questioning skills

  • Asking the right questions is the key to effective coaching.
  • Learn how to encourage clients to reveal their true desires and goals

Values and beliefs

  • Learn how to understand your client’s belief systems and what makes them act the way they do.
  • How to deal with issues of relationships and values
  • How to avoid being judgmental or critical

Practical sessions

  • Your chance to practice what you’ve been learning and get instant constructive feedback on your performance

The first coaching session

  • What to say and do during that first session to ensure your client’s progress
  • The facts that you must determine in the very first session

Establishing and Building your life coaching practice

  • The day to day practicalities of being a coach.
  • Learn how to promote yourself and your services
  • How to run your practice as a profitable business
  • The five most common business mistakes and how to avoid them

How to market yourself and find clients

  • Essential if you plan to add coaching to your portfolio or start your own practice
  • Learn how to recognise and use ‘niche’ markets for your practice
  • How to use the social media to best advantage

 

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"It's been life changing. The skills and experience enable me to better communicate with friends, family and colleagues."

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