International Coaching Federation
Credentialed Coach Training
Life Coaching Institute of America (LCIA) is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) approved coach training program, serving students since 2011. Life Coaching Institute of America offers three (3) exemplar coach training classes to choose from. Become a credentialed ICF coach from the convenience of your home in three (3) weekends.
Motivational Interviewing provides guidance and a communication skill set to ensure that the ICF Code of Ethics and Core Competencies are integrated into the student’s professional training and development.
Our class size features a ratio of 1 trainer to 7 students. As you inquire about coaching programs, ask about the ratio of trainers to students. Individualized attention is key.
Our 2024 Classes
Our upcoming classes are all via ZOOM and are held over the 2 days of the weekend dates below
from 10:00am to 3:00pm (CST) each day.
Apr-Jun 2024
Apr 13 & 14
May 4 & 5
Jun 1 & 2
Jun-Aug 2024
Jun 29 & 30
Jul 20 & 21
Aug 10 & 11
Sep-Oct 2024
Sep 7 & 8
Sep 28 & 29
Oct 19 & 20
Your pathway to becoming an ICF, ACC Credentialed Coach
Our training program has proven to be transformational for our graduates and their future clients. Complete your 60 hours of coach training and 10 hours of mentor coach training all with Life Coaching Institute of America!
LCIA provides evidence-based training in Motivational Interviewing (MI), coupled with the pure philosophy of coaching, per the International Coaching Federation (ICF) gold standard.
LCIA has three (3) courses to choose from
70-hour Full ICF ACC Pathway
ACC (ACSTH) Full Pathway Credential Training –
30 hours synchronous coach training via ZOOM
30 hours asynchronous coach training
10 hours of telephonic mentor coaching
70 hours per ICF requirements
60-hr ICF Approved Coach Training
30 hours synchronous training via ZOOM
+ 30 hours asynchronous training
10-hr ICF Approved Mentor Coaching
10 hours of telephonic mentor coaching
7 group & 3 individual classes/sessions
What is a Certified Professional Coach?
A Certified Coach is a professional that has a desire to partner and collaborate with individuals, groups or businesses to evaluate, strategize and assist others in reaching their goals. With intensive and interactive training, Life Coaching Institute of America (LCIA) will provide you a learning opportunity to grow into an exceptional Coach. LCIA coaching students will be educated about the benefits of coaching and the specifics about our profession that sets us apart from other helping professions.
Blog Articles
Our blog features articles, resources and news about Life Coaching, highlights our prior graduates, and expands upon skills and knowledge of our course.
The Art of Letting Go
Change. We are all gifted with change; be it solicited or unsolicited. Change. Let us explore this together!
Listening is a Gift
Listening to the mind and the heart of another is a skill that may or may not be part of one’s repertoire. Often times the listener has an agenda, a belief that they know the solution for the speakers inquires or challenges. Therein, is the dilemma– the intention of communication on behalf of the listener.