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The UK's most trusted provider of ICF accredited life coaching courses and training

For over 25 years, we've helped over 14,000 people find their route into life coaching. Answer eight quick questions and we'll show you exactly where to start.

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September enrolment offer: your NLP Diploma included with the Life Coaching Diploma →

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Industry-standard accreditations:

ICF Accredited Coaching Education - Level 1 The Association for Coaching - Accredited Certificate in Coach Training ICF Continuing Coach Education The Association for Coaching - CPD Hours Scheme CPD Standards Office Provider of Training Excellence The Association for NLP - Accredited International NLP Training Association

September Enrolment Offer

Enrol this September and your NLP Diploma is included

Two qualifications, one enrolment fee. Start the Life Coaching Diploma and we add the full NLP Diploma to your enrolment - the practical toolkit that gets clients moving when coaching questions alone are not enough.

  • A second accredited qualification, registered with INLPTA
  • 30 hours of live virtual training, taught by our Master Trainers
  • Two years to take it - alongside your diploma or after you qualify
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NLP Diploma

£2,000

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Our diplomas and courses

In addition to our life coaching core diploma, we offer a range of specialist training courses and add-on diplomas, available to study alongside or on their own.

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Featured courses

Life Coaching Diploma

ICF & AC Accredited

Life Coaching Diploma

Our flagship qualification. Covers the GROW model, live coaching practice, business-building, and your choice of ICF or AC accreditation.
NLP Practitioner Programme

ANLP Accredited Trainer

NLP Practitioner Programme

An introduction to Neuro-Linguistic Programming — the psychology of how language shapes thought and behaviour.
Corporate & Executive Coaching Diploma

AC Accredited

Corporate & Executive Coaching Diploma

For coaches working inside large organisations or with senior leaders. Covers executive-level coaching frameworks and organisational dynamics.
Coaching within Education Diploma

AC Accredited

Coaching within Education Diploma

For those working in education or with young people — applies coaching skills within educational settings and safeguarding frameworks.

We've educated 14,000+ coaches worldwide

Join a global community of coaches transforming lives with our industry-leading training and diploma programmes.

Why professionals choose The Coaching Academy

Accreditation and Certification

Train on programmes accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the Association for Coaching (AC), providing a recognised pathway towards professional coaching certification and alignment with established industry standards.

Assessment and Professional Standards

Our diplomas are assessed through a combination of observed coaching practice, written assignments, and ongoing tutor feedback. This structured approach supports the development of professional coaching competence in line with recognised industry standards.

Practical Hands-On Training

We combine the theory of coaching with extensive practical learning, including practice coaching sessions, supervised coaching, and real-life case studies, helping learners develop the confidence and experience required for professional coaching practice.

Access to Expert Trainers and Mentors

You’ll learn from qualified professional coaches with extensive training and client experience, delivering structured teaching, supervised practice, and practical guidance throughout your diploma. Our mentors provide ongoing support to help learners refine their coaching skills and professional approach as they progress.

Ongoing Support and Resources

We provide continued access to learning materials through our regularly updated online learning platform (OLP), alongside ongoing professional development opportunities to help learners stay informed about industry developments and support effective coaching practice.

Who Our Training Is Designed For

Our coaching programmes are designed for individuals seeking professional training in life coaching, including career changers, professionals adding coaching skills to existing roles, and those aiming to develop a formal coaching practice. Suitability depends on individual goals and commitment to training requirements.

Not quite ready? Come and meet us first.

We run a range of free webinars, from our 'How to become a successful Life Coach' session to sessions exploring specialist coaching niches. There's no obligation and no sales pressure - just honest answers to your questions.

Click a date and time below to book your place.

How to become a successful Life Coach | 8th September, 7:00pm

Power of Beliefs in Coaching | 9th September, 7:00pm

Introduction to Corporate Coaching | 16th September, 7:00pm

Introduction to NLP | 7th October, 7:00pm

Introduction to Coaching Within Education | 29th October, 12:00pm

Introduction to Business Coaching | 25th November, 7:00pm

Online Learning Platform

Access learning materials anytime through our dedicated online learning platform, designed to support flexible and interactive study alongside live training.

The platform provides clear guidance on course requirements, progress tracking, and learning resources to support learners throughout their certification journey.

The Coaching Academy Alumni

Meet a few of our 14,000+ students

We stay connected with our alumni community and regularly share individual learning journeys and reflections in our blog. A selection of recent features is available below.

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Latest blog posts

Explore insights, tips, and perspectives from the world of coaching to support learning and professional development.

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How To Become A Business Coach

Business coaching supports leaders and organisations to improve performance, clarity and decision-making. This guide explains what the role involves, the skills required, certification pathways and the practical steps to become a business coach.

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How To Become A Wellbeing Coach

Wellbeing coaching is a practical, people-focused specialism that helps clients improve their quality of life across mental, emotional, and lifestyle areas. This guide covers what the role involves, the skills that underpin it, and the steps to build a confident practice.

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How To Become A Certified Career Coach

Career coaching helps individuals make confident decisions about their professional future. Learn how to become a career coach and support career development.

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Here’s what people are saying about our coaching courses

4.8 Excellent · based on 1,668 reviews on ★ Trustpilot
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An excellent session

This was my final online training with the Coaching Academy and I had definitely saved the best till last! Sarah's delivery was energised and engaging. The time literally flew by as we completed a range of practical activities which could easily be applied to our clients. Sarah was responsive throughout, she had a thorough understanding of her subject and also how it had landed with the audience. Well done Sarah, a masterclass in delivering an online training session with style.

Sandra McCann 12 hours ago
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Im really enjoying the course

Im really enjoying the course, it's a very well organised course with great teachers, just the right amount of theory v coaching practice, and not excessive work loads.

Fiona 16 hours ago
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Great knowledge, structure and pace

The course schedule fitted perfectly around my day job and family commitments. The instructor was very knowledgeable and had great control of timing and responding to questions effectively. There is a good mix of theory and practical content so you get to try it out and ask any follow up questions. The diversity and inclusion demonstrated throughout meant I was able to access the learning and would recommend it.

Kay 17 hours ago
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Well Being

Well Being - Well organised , presented , good mixture of trainees and opportunity to share ideas and views

Home owner 2 days ago
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Excellent Program and Coach Trainers

I really enjoyed the Accelerator Day programs and although I don’t plan to start a professional coaching business, these skills have been immensely valuable to me as a team leader. I hope to transition at some point to executive coaching and will certainly come back to TCA for that. I highly recommend the program as it is very structured and exhaustive in drilling the fundamentals on which you build as you gain real-life experience. Note - there is no hand-holding in this program, no reminders to complete - you need to understand the process and requirements, set your goals, build your timeline for completion, and the execution of your studies is up to you. One strong recommendation- complete your learning sheets the same day that you complete your module, practical or webinar - do not wait until later unless you have the memory of an elephant!

KM 3 days ago
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A positive, empathy enhancing tool that makes sense

I absolutely loved this module- from reading to classroom it was positive, lively and made sense. I could see so many light-bulb moments in the group, enhanced empathy and curiosity. I really felt like we were all in it together and left the module feeling energised.

Karen Rowlands 25 Aug 2026
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Explore your next step in coach training

Whether you’re researching accredited life coaching courses, comparing professional training options, or looking to understand how coaching qualifications work, you can explore our programmes or attend a free introductory webinar to find the right route for you.

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