Foundation Diploma in NLP & Life Coaching
This 7-day live online course is your first step to becoming a professional coach. You’ll gain qualifications in both Life Coaching and NLP, accredited by the Association for Coaching (AC) and the Association for NLP (ANLP).
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 WHAT™ 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!
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. | Feb 12th, 2026 (7:00 pm) |
| One | Welcome and programme introduction and overview, Rapport, Sensory Acuity, Calibration, Eye-Accessing Cues, Exploring Representational Systems, Predicates Preferences, Submodalities. | Feb 14th, 2026 |
| Two | The Science of Goal Setting, The Power of Well-Formed Outcomes, and how they relate to the coaching process. Simple Anchoring. | Feb 15th, 2026 |
| 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. | Feb 28th, 2026 |
| Four | The Structure of Coaching, Session Contracting, Exploring Coaching Competencies, The WHAT™ Coaching Method, The GROW Coaching Model, The OSCAR Coaching Model. | Mar 1st, 2026 |
| 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. | Mar 14th, 2026 |
| Six | First Aid Mental Health For Coaches & NLP Practitioners (Level 2 Award…) | Jun 21st, 2026 |
| Seven | Integration – Practical Coaching skills assessment, Developing your Coaching Practice… | Jul 19th, 2026 |
This professional qualification is approximately equal to a Level 3 Ofqual regulated qualification.
Upon successful completion of the course and assignments (including a reflective log, coaching diary, and essay), you will receive two separate qualifications:
“Award In Life Coaching” accredited by the Association For Coaching (AC).
“Foundation Diploma in NLP” accredited by the Association For NLP (ANLP).
Successful students will also be invited to become a Full Member of the UK College of Personal Development.
All live workshop sessions are recorded and video links shared. A minimum attendance of 80 percent of the live training workshops is required.
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: “How To Start an Online Coaching Business” 6-module video course.
1 Year Free Student Membership: Join the Association for Coaching (AC) for 12 months, with a discount to upgrade to Full Member upon graduation.
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”.
Choose Your Plan
We offer two simple ways to pay.
Both options include VAT and our 0% interest-free guarantee.
Pay in Full
Make a single, one-time payment to get fully enrolled instantly.
£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
Pre-Study Online Learning
All Live Sessions Recorded for review
Full Tutor Support & Practice Groups
Interest-Free Plan
Spread the cost over 10 months with our flexible, 0% interest plan.
10 x monthly payments of £149.50
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
Pre-Study Online Learning
All Live Sessions Recorded for review
Full Tutor Support & Practice Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few of our commonly asked questions about this course. If you have questions not covered here, use the form below to book a discovery call with our team.
What is the Foundation Diploma in NLP & Life Coaching?
This seven-day live-online qualification integrates foundational NLP tools with life coaching methodologies and includes pre-study modules, an online “Meet & Greet,” six training days, mid-week tutor support sessions and a practical assessment day, offering a structured route into professional coaching.
Who is this qualification suitable for?
This programme is suitable for aspiring life coaches, people wanting to add coaching skills to their professional toolkit, career changers and anyone wishing to begin a coaching practice with strong foundations in both coaching and NLP, with no prior experience required.
What skills will I develop?
You will develop life coaching skills using GROW, WHAT and OSKAR, learn NLP tools such as anchoring, sub-modalities and outcomes, and gain practical coaching abilities including session structure, questioning, behaviour-change tools and the confidence to begin working with clients.
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered through online pre-study modules, a virtual introductory session, six days of live training (typically at weekends), mid-week tutor calls to support learning and practice, and a dedicated assessment day to demonstrate coaching skills.
Do I need prior coaching or NLP experience?
No previous experience or qualifications are required; the programme is designed for complete beginners.
Is the programme accredited?
Yes, it is accredited by the Association for Coaching and the Association for NLP and provides a recognised route into professional membership with these organisations.
What progression routes does this offer?
You can progress to the NLP Practitioner qualification, the Advanced Certificate in Life Coaching, ILM Coaching & Mentoring programmes, or begin building your own coaching business or specialist coaching niche.