Foundation Diploma in Life Coaching & NLP
This 7-day live online course is your first step to becoming a professional coach. You’ll gain dual qualifications in both Life Coaching and NLP, accredited by the Association for Coaching (AC) and the Association for NLP (ANLP).
What is the Foundation Diploma in Life Coaching & NLP?
The Foundation Diploma in Life Coaching & NLP is a live online qualification that combines life coaching foundations with introductory NLP training.
This course is designed for learners who want to develop practical coaching skills while also learning NLP tools for communication, mindset, goal-setting and personal change.
It is a blended route for people who want to begin coaching others, develop personal effectiveness or explore both life coaching and NLP before progressing to more advanced study.
Foundation Diploma in Life Coaching & NLP course summary
Qualification: Foundation Diploma in Life Coaching (AACT) & NLP
Best for:Â Aspiring life coaches, personal development learners, career changers, coaches, managers and learners who want to combine life coaching with NLP.
Study format:Â Â Live online training, with regular Tutor Support and Q & A Sessions, Practice Group Sessions and Developmental Group Discussion Supervision Sessions, with practical coaching development and course assessment guidance.
Level:Â Foundation / beginner to intermediate coaching and NLP route.
Coaching focus:Â Life coaching, NLP foundations, communication, mindset, personal development and client support.
Accreditation and recognition: Association For Coaching (AC) / Association For NLP (ANLP).
Main outcome:Â Learners develop foundational life coaching skills alongside introductory NLP tools for communication, confidence and personal change.
What's Included in Your Training
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Join us for our online Foundation Diploma in NLP & Life Coaching, a 7-day LIVE training course with quality pre-study content. This is an exclusive opportunity to engage in both personal and professional study from home, allowing you to learn brand-new skills to open new opportunities.
This award-winning training will provide you with all the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to build a Life Coaching Practice. You will learn a range of coaching models (GROW, WHAT, OSCAR, etc.) and explore the core skills required to be a successful coach.
We have also included the NLP Foundation Diploma to add even more tools, models, and skills that will enhance your practice and give you the edge in the marketplace. No prior learning knowledge or experience is essential.
A Life Coach provides support, structure and encouragement to help individuals fulfil their potential, make the most of their lives and move forward in the areas in which they want to change, key areas include relationships, careers, fitness, work-life balance or self-confidence.
By observation, listening and questioning, a Life Coach explores their client’s current situation, values and beliefs. They work with them to find ways in which they might achieve their aims and help them to set appropriate goals. By remaining supportive and non-judgmental, a Life Coach encourages their clients to maintain motivation and commitment and find ways of overcoming barriers and setbacks.
They may challenge assumptions through constructive feedback and questioning, but they do not tell clients what to do; their main aim is to empower them to take control of their life by finding the answers for themselves.
Once qualified and you have built up experience, other options and niche areas of focus for your practice will develop. For example:
- Career coaching
- Wellness coaching
- Parent skills coaching
- Retirement coaching
- Performance coaching
- And more, see syllabus for full details
This content-rich training will show you, step by step, how to coach effectively, starting with yourself and then working with others. This learning will be both a personal and a professional development journey that will equip you with the tools and the confidence to become a powerful Life Coach that really gets results.
You will learn and practice a range of coaching models including:
- The GROW Model
- The WHATâ„¢ Coaching Method
- The OSCAR Model
- and more …
As well as learning the core skills required to be a successful Life Coach, you will look at some actual coaching sessions so that you understand the coaching process, how clients develop new options and have life-changing breakthroughs. There can be few careers that can be as rewarding, satisfying and exciting as a career in Life Coaching. This training programme could be the beginning of a whole new life, not only for you but for all of your potential clients!
Includes, live online training, with regular Tutor Support and Q & A Sessions, Practice Group Sessions and Developmental Group Discussion Supervision Sessions, with practical coaching development and course assessment guidance.
Here’s the upcoming schedule for the next enrolment:
| Day | Syllabus | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Meet & Greet | This pre-course meet-and-greet is an opportunity for all registered students to come together before the official start of the programme. During this relaxed online session, will meet your tutors and fellow participants, get familiar with the Zoom learning environment, ask any questions you may have about the course and prepare for your first day of training. The session will be held in the evening, a few days before the course begins. | September 30th – 7.00 pm |
| One | Welcome and programme introduction and overview, Rapport, Sensory Acuity, Calibration, Eye-Accessing Cues, Exploring Representational Systems, Predicates Preferences, Submodalities. | October 3rd |
| Two | The Science of Goal Setting, The Power of Well-Formed Outcomes, and how they relate to the coaching process. Simple Anchoring. | October 4th |
| Three | Developing a Personal Philosophy For Success, Exploring the Presuppositions of NLP, Anchors & Circle of Excellence. Developing Listening Skills, Outcomes Part Two. New Behaviour Generator. | October 24th |
| Four | The Structure of Coaching, Session Contracting, Exploring Coaching Competencies, The WHATâ„¢ Coaching Method, The GROW Coaching Model, The OSCAR Coaching Model. | October 25th |
| Five | The Role of Supervision in Coaching and NLP Practice, Safeguarding Within Your Coaching Practice, Ethics and Professional Practice, Dealing With Ethical Dilemmas. Developing a Personal Coaching Philosophy. | November 14th |
| Six | First Aid Mental Health For Coaches & NLP Practitioners (Level 2 Award…)* | April 4th |
| Seven | Integration – Practical Coaching skills assessment, Developing your Coaching Practice… | May 16th |
This course is Dual Accredited by two professional bodies. This is a Level 3 professional qualification.
Association For Coaching (AC): Successful graduates will gain the “Award In Life Coaching”.
Association For NLP (ANLP): You will also receive the “Foundation Diploma in NLP”.
Assessment: Requires 15 hours of coaching, an essay, and a practical demonstration.
All live workshop sessions are recorded and video links shared. A minimum attendance of 80 percent of the live training workshops is required.Â
UKCPD were recently awarded AC Accelerated Accredited Coach Training Provider Status.  This gives all our graduates the opportunity to fast-track into full AC Accredited Coach status and receive a Complimentary Accredited Coach Member Level Membership with the AC for one year.
Ask for full details.
Bonus Qualification: Includes the full Level 2 Award in First Aid For Mental Health.
Bonus Business Course: Includes the “How To Start an Online Coaching Business” 6-module video training course.
1 Year Free Student Membership: Join the Association for Coaching (AC) for 12 months.
Insurance Discount: All graduates are offered a special discount code for professional indemnity insurance.
CoachFinder Listing: Get a free listing on our brand new Professional Coach and Practitioner Listing website.
CPD & Group Access: Access to our rich mix of CPD workshops and membership in the “Be Inspired Group”.
Who is the Foundation Diploma in Life Coaching & NLP for?
The Foundation Diploma in Life Coaching & NLP is suitable for learners who want to study Life Coaching and NLP together.
This course may be useful if you want to become a life coach, add coaching skills to your current role, improve communication, develop confidence or learn practical models for supporting personal change.
It is also suitable for aspiring coaches, managers, wellbeing practitioners, personal development learners, career changers, trainers and professionals who want a blended coaching and NLP foundation.
What will I learn on the Foundation Diploma in Life Coaching & NLP?
On this course, learners explore core life coaching skills alongside introductory NLP tools and principles.
You will be introduced to coaching conversations, active listening, questioning, goal-setting, values, client support, rapport, communication, NLP outcomes and practical tools for mindset and behavioural change.
These skills can help learners build coaching confidence, support personal development and begin applying life coaching and NLP tools in everyday personal and professional contexts.
You can also compare this course with other UKCPD routes on our AC coaching qualifications page and our NLP qualifications page.
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Both options include VAT and our 0% interest-free guarantee.
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£1,495.00 One-Time Fee
7-Day Live Online Training
Dual Accreditation (AC & ANLP)
Level 3 Equivalent Qualification
INCLUDES Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health
INCLUDES “How to Start a Business” Course
1 Year Free AC Student Membership
Free CoachFinder Directory Listing
Live Interactive Virtual Workshops
All Live Sessions Recorded for review
Full Tutor Support & Practice Groups
Interest-Free Plan (UK Students Only)
Spread the cost over 12 months with our flexible, 0% interest plan. (UK Students Only)Â
12 x monthly payments of £124.58
Total Investment: £1,495.00
7-Day Live Online Training
Dual Accreditation (AC & ANLP)
Level 3 Equivalent Qualification
INCLUDES Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health
INCLUDES “How to Start a Business” Course
1 Year Free AC Student Membership
Free CoachFinder Directory Listing
Live Interactive Virtual Workshops
All Live Sessions Recorded for review
Full Tutor Support & Practice Groups
How this life coaching and NLP course compares
The Foundation Diploma in Life Coaching & NLP is suitable if you want to combine life coaching foundations with NLP skills in a live online learning format.
If you want to study life coaching without NLP, compare this course with the Foundation Diploma in Life Coaching (Tutor Supported).
If you want a stronger professional life coaching route, compare this course with the Advanced Certificate in Life Coaching.
If you want a more advanced coaching and NLP route, compare this course with the Diploma in High-Performance Business Coaching & NLP Practitioner.
Related life coaching and NLP qualifications
Explore the full AC coaching qualifications pathway and the NLP qualifications pathway to compare UKCPD’s coaching and NLP-informed routes.
Related qualifications include the Foundation Diploma in Life Coaching (Tutor Supported), Foundation Diploma in NLP & Life Coaching, Advanced Certificate in Life Coaching and Diploma in High-Performance Business Coaching & NLP Practitioner.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Foundation Diploma in Life Coaching & NLP qualification?
A live-online programme that combines foundational life-coaching skills with core NLP tools, providing a well-rounded coaching toolkit suitable for personal and professional use.
Who is it for?
Ideal for aspiring coaches, new practitioners and those wanting to combine coaching and NLP for behavioural change, communication improvement or personal development.
What models and tools will I learn?
You will learn coaching models such as GROW and WHAT alongside NLP fundamentals like anchors, sub-modalities, perceptual positions, sensory acuity and representational systems.
How is it delivered?
Delivered via live Zoom training, pre-study modules, guided practice, tutor support calls and structured assessment tasks.
Is it accredited?
Yes — it provides an accredited foundational qualification in both coaching and NLP.
What can I progress to?
NLP Practitioner, Advanced Certificate in Life Coaching, coaching specialisations or ILM coaching qualifications.