Life Coach Certification - What Does it Cost?

Should you choose to pursue life coaching certification for the RIGHT reasons (training, professionalism etc.) ...here's what it's going to cost you:

Step One: The Coach Training Program
If you choose to get certified, unless you have a significant number coaching hours under your belt you're probably going to want to enroll in coach training. And...my recommendation would be to stick to a program accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF). These programs last anywhere from 6 months to one year, and will cost you approximately $4,500.

Step Two: Getting Certified by the Accredited Coach Training Program
Once you've completed the initial coaching coursework, you'll want to enroll in the 'certification' process offered by your accredited coach training program. Similar to the coach training program itself, the school-specific certification programs will take anywhere from another 6 months to 1 year. And, it'll set you back another cool $4,500.

You'll need to be coached throughout the process.
Part of the training and certification process is getting coached. While many programs won't require you to work with a professional coach while you're in the Step One coach training program, you WILL be required to work with one once you enter the certification process of an ICF-accredited program.

At a bare minimum, you'll pay $400 for 6 months, or another $2,400. More than likely, you'll work with a certified coach for 12 months or more, which will be $4,800 out of pocket.

Step Three: The ICF certification exam
While the cost varies depending on your particular background, whether or not you have an ICF membership, etc. expect to pay $500 or so to the ICF for them to grant you your initials (the IAC certification costs slightly less).

Add all this together and, from start to finish, the entire process will more than likely cost $14,000 - $15,000 dollars.

Bottom line: if you decide certification is for you, make sure you know what you're getting into. It's not cheap...and it's difficult to justify on the basis of financial return on investment. That doesn't mean you shouldn't do it - just be clear what you really get in the process.

Find out everything you need to know about coaching and life coaching certification by visiting http://www.coachingcertificationsite.com, a popular website that offers information, tips, advice and resources on becoming a certified coach. Learn what's in store for you before you make a big investment of your time, energy, and money.

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