We get a lot of new coaches that visit our website and many of them just don’t have the thousands of dollars many charge for coaching certification programs.
Although certification isn’t required to start coaching, it is very helpful, not only to attract clients but to also give you all the coaching tools and resources you need to be a successful coach.
I remember asking Cass in one of our team meetings, how do we help new coaches get certified affordably without sacrificing quality? During that time, we were hearing a lot about coaching certification programs on Udemy, so we decided to give a few of them a try.
Y’all. We were blown away! So much so we created ‘The Best Affordable Life Coach Certification‘ and it went viral.
So, we decided to do it again for every type of coach. We reached out to our resident guest writer, Anastasia, and had her do some research for us and this post was born.
Oh! Just so you know. To make sure we weren’t biased, we also took some VERY expensive coaching certification programs and masterminds. We won’t name those here… because… well… to be 100% honest, the Udemy courses were still better.
Let’s dive right in!
What Are The Best Coaching Certification Programs on Udemy?
Here’s a list of some of the best coaching certification programs on Udemy.
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1. Spiritual Coach Certification (Accredited)
If you’re a coach, healer, therapist, spiritual practitioner who’s ready to take your coaching practice to the next level, this 4-hour course by Joeel & Natalie Rivera will help you do just that.
You are intuitive, and your spiritual gifts can help others discover their purpose and achieve higher levels of spiritual awakening. Learn how to identify your gifts, and tap into them with clarity and confidence.
These are not only tools to use in your coaching practice, but tools you can teach your clients as well. Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive a life coaching certificate from the Transformation Academy!
The Pricing: As low as $16.99 on Udemy as a new customer and $109.99 as a current customer.
Sample Student Review: “I’m a medium, psychic and intuitive worker, but this course is resonating with me and teaching me so much in just a short period of time. I am so excited to learn more, and better be able to dig deeper within myself, to show others how it is safe to do so for them as well. Thank you for putting this out there.”
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2. Confidence Life Coach Certification & Confidence Blueprint
If you’re someone who wants to teach others how to become more confident, this is the certification for you.
Confident life coaches are contagious in the best sense of the word. This course will help not only grow your confidence as a life coach but help you increase the confidence of your clients as well.
Joeel & Natalie Rivera teach their most powerful growth mindsets for navigating topics like self-doubt, anxious thoughts, failure, judgment, and more.
Throughout this 6-hour certification training, you’ll be given the blueprint you need to soar to new levels of confidence coaching success!
Once completed, you’ll receive an Official Life Coaching Certificate from Transformational Academy accredited by an internationally recognized Continuing Professional Development Agency.
The Pricing: As low as $19.99 on Udemy as a new customer and $139.99 as a current customer.
Sample Student Review: “This was such a phenomenal course on Confidence. I can use the techniques with my clients to help them to build confidence but I can also use this for myself to help build confidence in specific areas.”
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3. CBT Coach Practitioner Certification (ACCREDITED)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) coaches are changing the game for their clients.
Whether you’re new to the world of CBT or an expert practitioner wanting to learn new techniques that will resonate with your clients – we highly recommend this course by Graham Nicholls.
There are no requirements to enroll and begin learning. In fact, all 8.84 hours of training come in both video and audio formats so you can watch on your computer or listen on the go.
Once you complete the training you’ll receive a CBT Coach Certificate of Accreditation from The Priority Academy plus a Practitioner Accreditation Membership from the CTAA. The best feeling is watching your coaching clients experience real and lasting change!
The Pricing: As low as $19.99 on Udemy as a new customer and $139.99 as a current customer.
Sample Student Review: “Graham is authentic, engaged, and over-delivering. I also followed his NLP practitioner and master practitioner course. I took it all in, practiced, put it to work, and helped my clients. Just do the work and reap the benefits.”
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4. The Life Coaching Certification Course (Beginner to Advanced)
The Life Coaching Certification Course (Beginner to Advanced) is for anyone interested in launching or leveling up their life coaching journey.
This was taken by our Co-Founder Cass, and she swears it’s the best coaching certification program she’s ever taken. The course will teach you the strategies, tips, and tricks to build a powerful life coaching practice from the ground up.
Kain Ramsey, life coaching expert and instructor of the Life Coaching Certification Course has shared 52.31 hours of video training, plus additional resources, that you can watch at home or on the go.
You’ll even have access to a library of additional life coaching resources to use in your practice moving forward.
The Pricing: As low as $22.99 on Udemy as a new customer and $129.99 as a current customer.
Or… the membership fee is $39 per month or $390 a year and you can enroll in as many of their certification courses as you want plus you gain access to their community.
Sample Student Review: “I love how it’s being taught, if you are a visual and audio learner then this is the life course for you. It’s being taught with real key life examples! I am also learning at 1.5X speed because for me time is money! So far so worth the money!”
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5. Diet And Nutrition Coach Certification: Beginner To Advanced
Calling all future & current health coaches! If you’re passionate about health and wellness, and ready to grow or level up your business, then his course will teach you how to design meal plans and diets for clients.
You don’t even need to be a nutritionist or dietician to get started! In 4.7 hours, Felix Harder will give you the information you need to design meal plans like a pro.
The course is CPD accredited and comes with an automatic certification + 10 credits! You’ll cover everything from nutrition theory to Supplements. There’s even a section that explains popular diet trends.
This course will help you and your clients reach new levels of health. That’s what it’s all about, right?
The Pricing: As low as $19.99 on Udemy as a new customer and $119.99 as a current customer.
Sample Student Review: “I enjoyed completing this course, the information was useful and easy to put into practice. All instructors were very positive and offered good techniques that I can use for myself as well as helping others.”
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6. Certified Relationship Workshop Facilitator for Life Coaches
If you’re a coach, counselor, or public speaker with a passion for helping people transform their lives through fostering healthy relationships, this is the course you’ve been missing.
In this 5 hour workshop, Joeel & Natalie Rivera share valuable workshop facilitation tools that will not only elevate your client’s experience but give them the results they need to continue growing healthy relationships and communities.
When you complete this workshop you’ll not only walk away with an official certification from Transformation Services, Inc. but a badge that you can use in all of your marketing materials.
Hey, if you got it – flaunt it!
The Pricing: As low as $20.99 on Udemy as a new customer and $149.99 as a current customer.
Sample Student Review: “Yes, so far this course is offering great tools and insights to use within my own coaching business. They provide excellent content and resources that will be very useful in individual coaching as well as group sessions.”
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7. Yoga Life Coach Certification – Yoga Teacher Training
If you have a passion for Yoga and want to incorporate yoga life coaching into your practice, the Yoga Life Coaching Certification + Yoga Teacher Training by Joeel & Natalie Rivers is something to seriously consider.
In this course, you’ll learn techniques for helping your clients release their tension, boost their energy, grow more confident in their practice and their life!
Course focuses include breathwork, mindfulness, chakras, energy centers are more. With lifetime access, you can take all 8 hours of this course on your own schedule. Which we love.
Once finished, you’ll receive a certificate of completion from the Transformation Academy!
The Pricing: As low as $14.99 on Udemy as a new customer and $109.99 as a current customer.
Sample Student Review: “Yes, so far this course is offering great tools and insights to use within my own coaching business. They provide excellent content and resources that will be very useful in individual coaching as well as group sessions.”
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8. Career Coaching & Career Development Coaching Certification Programs
If you’ve always had a knack for helping others advance in their careers, or you’ve been career coaching for a while and want to grow your practice, this is the coaching certification for you.
Louise Anne Maurice of the Holistic Coaching Academy developed this comprehensive career coaching guide based on her 30+ years of professional experience as a career coach.
Take this 9+ hour certification course at your own pace, on your own time. They even offer various levels of certification, depending on your end goal
One of our favorite things about this certification is the professional career coach community you have ongoing access to!
The Pricing: As low as $19.99 on Udemy as a new customer and $139.99 as a current customer.
Sample Student Review: “I enjoyed completing this course, the information was useful and easy to put into practice. All instructors were very positive and offered good techniques that I can use for myself as well as helping others.”
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9. Therapeutic Art Life Coach Certification (Accredited)
Therapeutic Art Life Coach Certification teaches you the psychology behind visual art as one of the most powerful tools for enhancing well-being!
It will also show you how to use several therapeutic art exercises and processes to help your coaching clients improve their use of language, expose and release limiting beliefs and patterns, heal past emotional wounds, and tune in to their intuitive senses.
This is a 3-hour course for professional speakers, life coaches, therapists, or really anyone working with clients in a therapeutic capacity.
The Pricing: As low as $21.99 on Udemy as a new customer and $149.99 as a current customer.
Sample Student Review: “A really good and informative unique course providing a new niche. I am happy I took the course from this instructor that was engaging and upbeat.”
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Coaching Certification Programs FAQs
Here are a few frequently asked questions we’ve gotten around coaching certification programs.
Which coaching certification is best?
The best coaching certification depends on your niche, your certification budget, and the coaching methodology you feel comfortable using. There are thousands of certifications out there! Do your research and choose the one that works for you.
How do you become a certified coach?
To become a certified coach choose an accredited coaching certification program. You don’t need an expensive certification from a governing board to get started. Next, if you are new to coaching, do a few practice sessions for free. Finally, get your first paying client and start coaching. It’s that simple.
Are coaching certificates worth it?
Yes and no. It is definitely worth it as a new coach. If you don’t have the tools and resources to coach a client, you need to learn these things first. If you are an established coach, a certification program won’t help. It’s better to focus on learning business, sales, and marketing.
How long does it take to become a certified coach?
It takes a little as 1 week to 6 months to become a certified coach. To get certified fast, I suggest you take an affordable course on Udemy and go through the entire course quickly. Then, go back after you get your certification and take your time and really go through the course materials. That way you can start building your business while you are learning.
Final Thoughts
That’s it! I hope this post helps 🙂 If you need help, we are an open book and we LOVE talking to coaches. Just comment below, message us on Facebook, or contact us directly and we’ll be happy to help.
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This is a really great list of resources! Thank you!
Hi Zoe, so glad it was helpful to you 🙂 Come back and let us know if you decide to take one and share your experience, pros and cons. Thanks for reading!
Yay! Glad we could help Zoe. Let us know if you try one 🙂