Founded in 2009, the Certified Life Coach Institute (CLCI) is dedicated to educating and certifying exceptional coaches who make impactful changes worldwide. Recognized as a leading provider of ICF Level 1 training, our philosophy is built upon empathy, expertise, and effectiveness, shaping coaches equipped to foster positive transformations through every coaching relationship.

Our program features intimate, interactive virtual classes conducted over two primary courses: Coaching 101, a foundational 33-hour certification course, and Coaching 102, a 37-hour advanced master certification course. Together, these courses provide a robust 70 hours of immersive coach training. Students engage in dynamic class sessions with live lectures, demonstrations, and peer-to-peer coaching, ensuring practical skills are immediately applicable. Comprehensive support, personalized feedback, engaging homework assignments, and our detailed eBook further solidify understanding and mastery.

CLCI’s expert facilitators hold prestigious ICF credentials (MCC, PCC, and ACC) and bring diverse professional backgrounds, enriching the learning environment. We address a broad range of coaching niches including relationship, executive, career, health, wellness, life transition, and organizational coaching, alongside essential business strategy and marketing guidance, empowering our graduates to confidently establish and expand their coaching businesses.

Beyond certification, CLCI is committed to lifelong learning. We work hand-in-hand with our alumni who work towards an ICF Credential and provide access and guidance through the process of Mentor Coaching, accumulating 100 logged hours of coaching experience, and their final Performance Evaluation.

In addition, our alumni enjoy ongoing access to valuable resources, including annual class revisits, vibrant Facebook and Slack communities offering reciprocal coaching opportunities, weekly live discussions, insightful blog content, and exclusive live coaching events to support continuous growth and professional development.

CLCI champions positivity, acceptance, freedom, and progressive change. Choosing CLCI means investing in yourself and joining a network dedicated to making the world a better place, one coach at a time. Begin your journey to becoming a world-class coach with us today.

The Certified Life Coach Institute (CLCI) offers an engaging, intensive, and comprehensive Level 1 coaching education program designed for participants aiming either to enhance their personal and professional skills or pursue an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential.

Our training comprises two core virtual certification courses totaling 70 hours: Coaching 101 and Coaching 102. Coaching 101 is a 33-hour foundational course teaching the International Coaching Federation's (ICF) Core Competencies and ethical standards. Students actively engage in live lectures, supervised peer-to-peer coaching sessions, and interactive discussions, allowing immediate application and feedback to reinforce learning. Participants receive certification as a Certified Professional Life Coach (CLC/CPC).

Coaching 102, our advanced 37-hour master class, deepens students' mastery of coaching techniques through practical application, neuroscience integration, adaptive intelligence training, and advanced coaching methodologies. Upon completion, participants earn their Master Certified Professional Life Coach (MCLC/MCPC) certification. Coaching 102 requires successful completion of Coaching 101 and a minimum of 10 logged coaching practice hours prior to enrollment, ensuring students are well-prepared for advanced instruction.

Beyond coursework, CLCI supports aspiring coaches with essential pre-requisites for the ACC credential, including group and individual mentor coaching sessions and a thorough performance evaluation. These resources ensure students meet ICF's credentialing standards and are fully prepared to apply for their ACC credential upon completion.

Graduates join an active alumni community offering lifelong learning and continuous professional growth. Alumni benefits include annual class revisits, access to vibrant Facebook and Slack communities for reciprocal coaching opportunities, weekly live discussions, insightful blog content, and exclusive coaching events, providing ongoing support and professional development.

Choosing CLCI's Level 1 program means embarking on a transformative educational experience backed by experienced ICF-credentialed facilitators (MCC, PCC, ACC) from diverse professional backgrounds. Whether your goal is to enhance your coaching skills, achieve professional credentials, or build a thriving coaching practice, our curriculum, robust alumni support, and practical business guidance position you for lasting success and meaningful impact in the world of coaching.