Frequently Asked Questions

The Institute has broad entry requirements to enable people of all backgrounds access to the course. You are able to gain entry into the Certificate IV in Life Coaching Practice if you have completed either Year 12 or a Certificate III qualification, or you can demonstrate 2 years work experience where literacy and numeracy is required to undertake the work (if you are over 21 years of age).

No, Institute courses are designed to allow you to work at a pace that suits you and your lifestyle. This is known as Self Paced Learning. What is most important is that you set yourself a goal and a study plan to suit. Students whose courses are funded by Austudy, other agencies, or employers will need to be aware of specific guidelines set by their sponsors. If you would like assistance with setting up your study plan, please contact your local Student Fulfilment Centre.

Yes, you can. Upon completing the Certificate IV in Life Coaching Practice you’ll have the confidence, knowledge and practical skills to help others make lasting changes in their lives. You will also have learned how to establish a successful coaching business and have the ongoing optional support of one of the industry's largest and best known organisations.

If you have been working in a related field or have completed related study you may be able to gain exemption from certain parts of the course via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). We have a very simple system for assessing exemptions and it means that you won't be asked to complete work you already have competency in. Please contact your local Student Fulfilment Centre for an RPL application package. To obtain an RPL Application Package please visit the Student section of this website or contact your local Student Fulfilment Centre.

Because of the self paced nature of the course you are able to enrol at any time throughout the year. Academic support is available all year round. The earlier you start, the earlier we will be able to start working with you to help you achieve your goal of becoming a Life Coach.

Yes. Institute courses have been developed using the latest techniques to assist you with ease of comprehension and understanding. The course includes extensive explanation and real life examples, and you will relate many of your personal experiences to what you read. There is no maths to worry about and numerous case studies that are easily understood are used wherever possible.

The specially prepared workbooks provided with your learning material identify important areas of study, direct you to the appropriate readings, and give you a very straight forward plan to follow.

The extensive Student Support Program offered by the Institute is the most comprehensive program available. This support is available to you at all times throughout your studies and will provide all the assistance you may require to complete your studies.

Our student support systems are the benchmark of the industry. There are a variety of support options available to you so that assistance is always close at hand.

If you have a question relating to any unit of work you can simply pick up the phone and call our national 1300 (cost of a local call) Study Assistance Hotline, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (EST). One of our friendly accredited Life Coaching tutors will be on hand to assist you. You can also send your questions through by e-mail and they’ll generally respond within 24 hours.

By gaining a coaching qualification now you achieve two very important things:

1. You put a framework, a methodology, a process around the natural skills and abilities you have as a leader and mentor. Skills and abilities you may have put into practice throughout your working and family life to date.
2. You'll receive immediate recognition, acknowledgment and creditability from your work colleagues and prospective clients that will significantly add to your confidence and ability to continue to make a difference in their lives as a trusted confidant.

If you already have practical experience as a coach but no formal qualifications you may be alienating yourself from the unlimited opportunities professional coaching will provide in the future. Put yourself in the shoes of a prospective client and ask yourself the question, ‘If I had the choice of working with a coach with accredited qualifications or one that has not (if all other things were equal), who would I choose? The answer becomes obvious.

And with the Life Coaching Institute’s Recognition of Prior Learning process, you can gain your qualification without having to repeat areas that you already have competence in.

All your learning materials including Workbooks and Readings are provided as part of the course. You don’t have to purchase any other study materials such as text books. There are nominal attendance fees for assessment of your practical skills. The nominal attendance fees for Online Skills Workshops, Private Coach Assessments and Video Assessments are noted on the application form.

There are eight four hour online skills workshops where nominal attendance fees apply. These sessions are a great way for you to practice your coaching skills under the guidance of an accredited and experienced Life Coach.

You can choose to complete these practical elements by Video Taping your skills, attending a Workshop or having a Private Coach Assessment.

The advantage of undertaking your Skill Assessment elements under the supervision of a coach is that you get to demonstrate your understanding and practical application of your coaching knowledge under the guidance and observation of an accredited coaching professional. In this environment you’ll enjoy a supportive, open learning environment that allows you to build your confidence and prepare for work as an accredited coach once your course is completed.

You have ample opportunity for face to face interaction and support at the series of practical workshops. Called ‘Online Skills Workshops’, you’ll demonstrate your coaching techniques to an accredited Master Coach who’ll critique your skills and provide valuable feedback, enhancing your abilities and skills as a Coach.

The Certificate IV in Life Coaching Practice is Austudy and Abstudy approved. To find out further details about your eligibility, please contact the Centrelink Youth and Student Line on 13 24 90.

There are three simple steps to apply for Austudy. They are:

1. Contact the Centrelink Youth and Student Line on 13 24 90 to obtain information about your eligibility for Austudy and an Austudy application form. They will be able to give you a good indication as to whether or not you will be eligible for funding on your individual circumstances.
2. Austudy requires a course commencement date to be submitted on your application. You receive this date the day a completed Enrolment Form is received by the Institute.
3. The Institute sends you a commencement verification letter that you should attach to your Austudy application. You then mail or deliver it to the Austudy Student Assistance Centre.

Application to become a student is made by completing the Online Application Form at www.lcia.com.au. You may also enrol via the Free Call Easy Enrolment Telephone Service by calling your Student Fulfillment Centre

Please note that there are a number of course investment options and that substantial savings apply for upfront payment of your course as this saves the Institute in administration and bank fees.

As a student, you are assured of ongoing support and have a wonderful opportunity to meet others in an Australia wide network.

The Institute’s dedication to maintaining affordable tuition fees, and a professional, contemporary, ethical approach to education is your assurance that we place student wellbeing before all else.

Most certainly. Many Life Coaches specialise in areas that compliment their existing skills and experience. Some of the specialist areas you will find successful Coaches practicing in include: corporate, career, lifestyle, health & fitness, weight management and youth coaching.

As a Life Coach in Australia approximately $250 to $500 per month is an acceptable average charge for Individual Coaching. Executive, Corporate and Business Coaching you can generally charge more.

Coaching can be delivered in various ways, and the most suitable system is usually negotiated between the client and coach. A typical delivery system may include one 30-60 minute telephone session per week, e-mail coaching in between and a single one-on-one session per month.

Some coaches also do Group Coaching, including tele-classes.

The types of clients you may have varies according to your interest and your target market. Many coaches start with friends, acquaintances, and referrals. As you grow more confident in your skills and service you may coach to professionals, business owners, executives, corporations, sales people, children or just about anyone that has a desire to achieve more in their lives.

Coaching skills and expertise have an extremely broad application and appeal in business and family environments. By investing in yourself and gaining accredited coaching qualifications, you’ll add significant value to your workplace, family and friends and your own life.

As the competitive nature of our workplace increases, those with qualifications that can add to the wellbeing and emotional support of others will be highly sought after. If you were looking to employ or promote someone in your workplace and you had the choice of two people, one with nationally recognised and accredited qualifications as a Life Coach and the other without, who would you offer the position to?

As a parent or someone with close family and friendship ties, you’ll be able to use your coaching skills to support, guide and influence those who are important in your life.

A survey conducted by the National Study of the Changing Workforce, Families and Work Institute found that 70% of working fathers and working mothers report they don’t have enough time with their children. How you utilise your time with them and your ability to assist in development of their knowledge and understanding will have a profound affect on their lives and ability to fulfil their potential.

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All of your assignment materials, including study guides, readings and assessment books, are available via your online student portal My.LCI. This gives you the flexibility to study any time, anywhere, at a pace that suits you. My.LCI allows you to submit your completed assessment items easily online, while also providing you with our online knowledge base, forums. Via My.LCI, you can also contact your Student Fulfilment Centre and the Study Assistance Educational Advisory team.

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