This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
As a Professional life Coach, you are highly skilled at helping others find the confidence to live fulfilling lives. A Diploma in Life Coaching qualifies you to operate your own professional life coaching practice or obtain a life coaching job in a variety of settings.
Our life coaching courses are designed to enhance your own personal and professional growth. As your client prospers, so do you. Our powerful and unique learning environment encourages you to gain tremendous insight and transformation. It is from this place you can create the environment your clients need to make powerful changes in their lives.
Discover the difference you can make in your client’s lives!
The Diploma in Life Coaching Courses Benefit You as Much as Your Clients
The Life Coach Diploma program at Rhodes Wellness College is carefully designed with the cooperation of employers offering life coaching jobs.
Our life coaching courses teach you the fundamental knowledge and skills required to effectively coach individuals and conduct groups. We provide you with comprehensive personal coaching, group coaching and life skills training which, includes designing, developing and teaching activities to groups.
Rhodes Wellness College takes the extra step to include professional counsellor training in your Life Coach Diploma program. Counsellor training is rarely found in life coach training programs. Having a background in counselling is invaluable to becoming a successful life coach. Providing basic counselling services is another tool to help your clients overcome challenges.
The Diploma in Life Coaching program builds upon the Life Skills Counsellor Certificate program by teaching students business management, personal coaching and supervising their work practicum.
Graduate Outcomes
After successfully finishing the program, our alumni consistently demonstrate a track record of success, transitioning into roles as life coaches. Many move on to further study or set up their own coaching or counselling businesses. Our graduates are eligible for memberships with the International Coach Federation. Please visit the success stories page to learn more.
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Are you interested in becoming a student at Rhodes Wellness College? Click on the Apply Online link below to get started! Here you’ll find all the admission requirements as well as all the important links for starting your application.
| Total Program Length | 31 weeks (647.50 hrs) |
| Number of Semesters | 2 |
| Tuition per Semester | $5,047.50 |
| Total Tuition | $10,095.00 |
| Application Fee (Domestic) | $100 (non-refundable) |
| Application Fee (International) | $500 (non-refundable) |
| Textbooks & Course Material Fee* | $310 |
| Student Activity Fee* | $100 |
| Archive Fee* | $100 |
| Other Fees* | $85 |
| Delivery Method | In-person, online, blended |
| Language | English |
| Next Intake | March 31, 2025 – Nov 7, 2025 |
| Schedule | Monday – Friday 9am – 1:30pm |
*For a complete breakdown of each cost category, please see the dropdown menu below.
Textbooks & Course Material Fee*
This program includes a Course Material fee of $34 per semester which includes all course notes and class resources such as course outlines, reading packages, and lecture notes.
Additionally, each student receives the following texts:
Textbooks Fee ($242)
- The Skilled Helper, 11th edition: $85
- Principles of Trauma Therapy, 2nd ed.: $117
- Changing for Good A Revolutionary Six-Stage Program for Overcoming Bad Habits and Moving Your Life Positively Forward: $16
- StandardSDS Occupations Finder & StandardSDS Assessment Booklet: $24
Student Activity Fee*
Archive Fee*
Other Fees*
Other Fees ($85)
This program includes a Technology fee of $30 which provides access to all zoom classrooms, CampusLogin access and unlimited Moodle access up to one year after graduation. There is also a Graduation and Transcript fee of $55 which includes one official copy of the student's transcripts and one official copy of the diploma or certificate earned. Additionally, each student receives a graduation gown, cap, and tassel for a graduation ceremony.
Admissions Requirements for the Life Coach Diploma
- Grade 12 graduate or equivalent or mature student status – 19 years or older with an established work history or relevant experience.
- Submit a Personal Statement on why you would like to pursue an education with Rhodes Wellness College and what you hope you to achieve upon graduation.
- Submit two references.
- Successfully complete an Admissions Interview.
- Demonstrate spoken and written proficiency in the English language consistent with the proficiency of a high school graduate, as evidenced by a written personal statement and a one-on-one screening interview (see also the Language Proficiency Assessment Policy listed below).
- Provide an International study permit/student visa, if applicable.
- A minimum of 12 months prior sobriety** is required to be verified during the interview. The College’s representative may require the applicant to provide a letter to the College confirming the applicant’s sobriety from a counselor.
**Please see our Sobriety Policy for more details.
Rhodes Wellness College reserves the right to deny any candidate admission into this program if Admissions does not believe the applicant will be a potential fit or adequately benefit from taking the program.
Language Requirements
All students, whether they be Canadian or International students, must prove sufficient English proficiency through one of the following methods:
- Grade 12 completion in an English-based school system (or the equivalent of Grade 12 education in an English-based school system that does not call high school completion “Grade 12”, e.g., O-Level or A-Level certification in the UK or other Commonwealth school system).
- GED (General Education Development) completion in an English-speaking country*.
- Two completed full-time semesters at a post-secondary where the program of study is taught in English.
- Successful completion of one of the following English proficiency exams, achieving the minimum required score indicated below:
a. International English Language Testing IELTS (academic or general version): minimum score of 6.0 overall, and no individual category score less than 5.5.
b. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score 78 (internet based). Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test (CAEL): minimum score of 50 in each category.
c. Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): minimum score of 7 in each category.
d. Cambridge English Scale: minimum score of 169.
e. Duolingo: minimum score of 105.
f. Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 46
English-speaking countries include the following:
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For a comprehensive and detailed explanation of our policies, please visit the following pages:
- Refund Policy
- General Admissions Policy
- Language Proficiency Assessment Policy
- Attendance Policy
- Student Statement of Rights
- Dismissal and Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Dispute Resolution Policy
- Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Work Experience Policy (“Practicum”)
- Other Policies
This program includes the Life Skills Coach Certificate program, which is an ACSTH designated program with ICF. Students are eligible to pursue their Associate Certified Coach (ACC) designation with ICF after completion of the Life Skills Coach component of their Diploma program.
