Online ICF-Accredited Life Coach Certification Program
In the next 12 months, get certified, launch your life coaching business, and build the credibility, visibility, and client base needed to create a thriving coaching practice
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Are These Signs Pointing You Toward Becoming a Life Coach?
You’ve turned your pain into purpose. After overcoming life’s toughest challenges, you’re ready to guide others through their own obstacles and empower them to thrive.
You’re a helper at heart. Whether you’re a therapist, nurse, dietitian, teacher, or social worker, you’re passionate about helping people—but the long hours and burnout? Not so much. You want to make a real difference and good money—without sacrificing your sanity.
You’re a stay-at-home parent with big dreams. You love taking care of your family but also crave meaningful work that lets you earn from home.
You live and breathe health and wellness. As a yoga instructor, personal trainer, or massage therapist, you want to blend life coaching into your practice to create transformative programs for your clients.
You’re managing a chronic illness or disability. You’re looking for a career that supports your well-being while still offering abundant earning potential.
You’re an intuitive healer. With your natural gifts as a psychic empath or energy worker, you want to help people feel better while building a business that aligns with your unique talents.
You’re ready for a career change but not another degree. You know you're meant for more than your current career, but you don't want to spend another 3-4 year in school and put yourself into $50,000 or more of debt to get another degree.
You’re a free spirit who loves to travel. You dream of working with clients online, making money from anywhere, and building a life of freedom and adventure.
You’re a corporate professional looking to level up. You want to add leadership and coaching skills to your toolbox, making you a more effective (and sought-after) manager.
You want to work with top companies. You’ve got your eye on coaching roles with organizations like BetterUp, Noom, or Sphere, but you know you need those ICF credentials to get in the door.
Does this Sound like you?
If you’re nodding along, it’s time to make the leap. Our ICF-Accredited Life Coach Training Program is designed to help you turn your passion for helping others into a thriving career.
Hey, I’m Krista
Meet Your Lead Trainer, CEO & Founder
Just like you, I'm a life coach and entrepreneur.
Nine years ago, I was a burnt-out nurse and unhappy military wife. After losing my job and my marriage in the same week, I realized I had been given an opportunity to start over and create a life aligned with my purpose.
The first thing I did was hire a life coach to help me gain clarity. That experience changed my life and inspired me to become a coach myself. I enrolled in an ICF-accredited coach training program, earned my credentials, and quickly began mentoring aspiring coaches and helping them build successful coaching businesses.
In 2021, I founded the Born to Coach® Training Academy to help others turn their passion for helping people into a meaningful and profitable coaching career.
I know firsthand the courage it takes to reinvent yourself, follow your calling, and build a business that supports your lifestyle, dreams, and purpose. My mission is to provide the guidance, training, and support I wish I had when I first started my coaching journey.
Experience & Credentials
• Master Certified Coach (MCC)
• Founder of Born to Coach® Training Academy
• Former Labor & Delivery Nurse
• Professional Coach for 10+ Years
• Coach Trainer & Mentor to Hundreds of Aspiring Coaches
• Certified Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master Teacher, and Yoga & Meditation Instructor
• Published Author of Beyond the White Picket Fence
• YouTube Creator with 13,000+ Subscribers and 400,000+ Views
• World Traveler (50 Countries) and Proud Mom of 2
What This Means For You
Because your lead trainer is an MCC coach, you'll learn the same coaching standards used by the highest-level coaches in the profession.
Because we've trained coaches around the world, you'll receive proven systems that work across industries and niches.
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Most Coach Certifications Teach Coaching.
We Teach Coaching AND How To Get Paid For It
One Year From Now...
Imagine waking up knowing:
You have a respected coaching certification
You know exactly how to coach clients around any topic they bring to their sessions
You've signed your first paying clients
You're making money doing work you love
You're helping people create real transformation
You're finally building a business aligned with your purpose
Our Learning Philosophy
We believe you become a confident coach by coaching…not just learning about coaching. That’s why our training is designed around hands-on practice, personalized feedback, and real-time support.
1. Practice from the start
You’ll be paired with a peer coach and practice coaching and being coached each week, so you can immediately apply what you’re learning and build confidence through experience.
2. Get personalized feedback
Through Observed Peer Coaching Calls and private ICF mentoring sessions, you’ll receive specific feedback from a PCC Mentor Coach to strengthen your skills and become a more effective coach.
3. Learn proven coaching practices
Weekly modules, quizzes, and workbooks teach the 8 updated ICF Core Competencies while helping prepare you for the ICF Credentialing Exam.
4. Get the attention you deserve
We accept only 40 students per year, giving you personalized support and access to your trainer as you develop your coaching skills.
5. Learn by doing…not just listening
Our live, interactive Zoom classes give you space to practice, ask questions, share insights, and work through real coaching challenges alongside your trainer and cohort.
By the End of Graduation You’ll Be Able to
✨ Coach paying clients around any topic with confidence
✨ Launch your coaching business with a clear niche, offer and client on-boarding system set up
✨ Enroll consistent clients through authentic discovery conversations
✨ Create lifetime transformational results for your clients
✨ Confidently charge between $1,000 - $3,000 + for your services
✨ Complete 100 coaching hours and be ready to apply for your ACC or keep building coaching hours for your PCC credential
✨Be eligible to work for companies and businesses as executive, leadership and wellness coaches
✨ Have life long coaching friends around the world
Modules & Lessons
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As you step into your role as a professional life coach we will explore the expectations & boundaries of your life coaching job description. By understanding these expectations, you will be equipped to confidently articulate to your clients how you can best support them.
In this module you'll learn:
About the history of where life coaching originated from
To define what life coaching is and what life coaching is not
An understanding of whom is best suited to work with a life coach
An understanding of why people hire personal life coaches
What types of professional life coaching exists today
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We will delve into the significance of adhering to the ICF's Code of Ethics. Understanding and upholding these ethical guidelines is crucial for maintaining your role as a professional certified coach and avoiding crossing over into the realm of therapy.
These ethics serve as invaluable tools when navigating unforeseen challenges with your coaching clients. They equip you with the ability to address unexpected issues effectively and guide you in finding resolutions to dilemmas and solutions to problems.
In this module you'll learn:
Awareness of typical ethical complaints reported to the ICF
Review the 6 sections of the ethical standards within the ICF Code of Ethics
Understand the purpose and significance of the ICF Code of Ethics.
Recognize the ICF core values and ethical principles.
Apply ethical reasoning to real-world coaching scenarios.
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You will develop a 'coaching mindset' characterized by openness, curiosity, flexibility, and client-centeredness. This mindset will shape how you perceive your clients and determine the types of questions you pose during coaching sessions
In this module you'll learn:
What a coaching mindset is and how to embody it throughout the coaching session
The 8 subtopics of the ICF Core Competency: Embodies a Coaching Mindset
How to use your intuition during a coaching session to benefit your clients breakthroughs
How to manage your emotions “as the coach” so they don’t distract from the focus of the client
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You'll learn how to create a clear and comprehensive coaching agreement before commencing the coaching relationship and creating new coaching agreements within each session. This proactive approach ensures alignment between you and your client, minimizes misunderstandings, and establishes healthy boundaries from the outset.
In this module you'll learn:
How to form a complete and clear coaching agreement for the overall coaching engagement and within each coaching session
The importance of setting boundaries with the client so they understand what is and isn’t being offered in a coaching container and what they are responsible for as client
The 11 subtopics of how to form the coaching agreement according to the ICF
Listen to a demo on the best and worst way to form a coaching agreement with the client
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Establishing an environment of trust and safety is essential in facilitating our clients' ability to open up and derive the utmost benefit from the coaching process. Without feeling valued, acknowledged, and seen by their coach, clients may struggle to express themselves fully, hindering the exploration of the underlying issues that prompted their engagement in coaching.
In this module, you will learn:
How to fully support the client’s feelings and self expression during the coaching session
The essential elements to create the groundwork of trust and safety within the coaching relationship
The consequences of what can happen when our clients don’t feel safe when working with us
Listen to a demo on best and worst way to cultivate trust and safety with the client
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In this module we will emphasize the importance of being present, actively listening to the client, and cultivating curiosity about both their words and their identity. Our goal is for you to actively engage with the client, inviting their input to tailor the coaching session accordingly. Additionally, we aim to equip you with the ability to stay grounded and confident, especially when navigating and addressing client emotions.
In this module you'll learn:
What it looks like to bring a curious mindset into each coaching session
How to manage your emotions that may come up during a client session
How to support the client when strong client emotions arise during the session
The importance of building in space, silence and reflection into the coaching sessions
How to work within a space of not knowing what the client’s outcomes will be
Listen to a demo of the best and worst way to be present during the coaching session
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Good active listening skills are vital in transformational coaching. It's a gift to our clients to deeply listen to their biggest hopes, dreams & desires. We'll enhance your listening skills in this module to help your clients feel seen and heard.
In this module you'll learn:
How a client’s context, identity, environment, experiences, values and beliefs will impact their experience in the coaching session
How to succinctly summarize what the client is saying to ensure understanding
How to use the client’s words to formulate powerful questions
How to explore the client’s emotions on a deeper level in a safe trust-building approach
To recognize when there is more to what the client ISN’T saying and how to bring it up in conversation
How to pay attention to trends and patterns in what the client is bringing to across the coaching sessions
Listen to a demo of best and worst way to actively listen
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In this module, we aim to equip you with the skills to formulate impactful open-ended coaching questions. These questions serve as catalysts, prompting clients to explore new perspectives and gain deeper insights into themselves and their situations. Through this process, clients can begin to identify actionable steps towards the changes they desire in their lives.
In this module you'll learn:
The importance of creating new awareness in a coaching session and why it's the first step that must happen before someone can make permanent changes in their life
Learn the additional coaching skills needed to evoke awareness for a client in addition to asking powerful coaching questions
9 best practices for asking great coaching questions
Listen to a demo of best and worst way to evoke new awareness
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By the end of each coaching session you'll help your clients design post-session reflections and actions, enabling them to become autonomous and creating ownership with their life decisions so they can confidently move forward with creating their best life ever.
In this module you'll learn:
The difference between an ACC and PCC level coach with designing actions
How to create an accountability plan that results in the client becoming self reliant
How to address new growth and awareness within each coaching session and practically applying it after each coaching session
What it looks like to acknowledge the client’s progress
Listen to a demo of best and worst way to facilitate client growth
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Here you will put all your new coaching skills & ICF Core Competencies together acquired from semester 1 to conduct a professional & transformational coaching session at the PCC level. This proficiency will enable you to facilitate substantial breakthroughs and foster superior life changing results for your clients
In this module you'll learn:
The flow and structure of a PCC level coaching session
How to form a clear Coaching Agreement with the client
The coaching skills that will evoke awareness and new growth for the client
How to co-create an action and accountability plan with the client
How to partner with the client when closing out the session
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With creating new transformation for our clients, grief will usually closely follow behind.
In this module you’ll:
Learn how to recognize our own triggers (as the coach) that may come up when dealing with a client’s grief
Understand acute stages of grief and how to navigate it with a client during a session from a coaching perspective
Know how to create a safe environment and hold space for our client’s to process grief that may come up
Learn how to outsource help from support professionals if the client’s grief makes the client uncoachable or at risk to harm themselves or others
Explore the different types of grief
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It’s important to create safe & diverse spaces in our branding and coaching programs so your clients feel valued, respected, heard and included.
In this module you’ll learn:
How to be more empathetic and create safe and inclusive spaces for our clients
The four different types of biases
Understanding and being aware of our own biases and prejudices that could affect client outcomes
Knowing what to do if you make a mistake and accidentally say something inappropriate or offensive
Key definitions that are common in the DEIB space
Becoming a Transformational Coach
Building a Successful Coaching Business
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In this module you'll learn:
The essential mindset shifts from employee to business owner
How to think, decide, and lead like a CEO in your coaching business
What it really takes to operate and grow a sustainable coaching business
17 business gems I’ve learned over the last 10 years to help you grow faster and avoid common mistakes
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Here we will begin building the foundation for your online coaching business to ensure it is properly structured. This will help reduce your personal exposure to debts, liabilities, lawsuits, and audits, and protect your personal assets, allowing you to run your business with peace of mind.
In this module you'll learn:
Best Practices for Naming Your Business
Deciding on the Right Time for Trademarking Your Business Name
Differentiating Between a Sole Proprietorship and an LLC
Stressing the Significance of Separating Business and Personal Finances
Grasping the Basics of Small Business Insurance and Its Importance
Underlining the Value of Using Formal Coaching Contracts with Pro-Bono and Paying Clients
Investigating Business Resources to Set Up a Secure and Legally Compliant Online Coaching Business
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There’s a very specific type of population out there that needs your unique energy, background & life experiences to best help them thrive in life.
By the end of this training you’ll understand how to:
Identify the humans you feel pulled to serve without believing they’re the only people you can coach.
Identify the real-life problems and desires people actually want help with.
Decide what you’d like to become known for.
Use specificity to make yourself easier to understand, hire, refer, and remember.
Make your coaching offers, content, and marketing easier to create.
Use your coaching conversations, lived experience, past self, and audience as clues to your niche.
Create a Niche Hypothesis you can test and refine as you coach more people.
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You can’t really help transform lives and make money unless you have something tangible to offer potential clients.
In module 15 you’ll learn:
how to set up your signature coaching package by bundling your brilliant coaching gifts, talents and former trainings/certifications so that it’s ready to share with the public
How to be able to clearly articulate what is and isn't being offered within your coaching services to prospective clients so they know exactly what to expect from you
The breakdown of a sample coaching offer
Decide if you should start offering 1:1 coaching first or a different type of offer
How to focus on only one offer at a time in order to create the most traction
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You’ll master our unique 7 step discovery call that you’ll use to easily guide an interested human into a high-end paying coaching client using sales skills that are tried and true… plus you’ll master objection handling in an empowering way that leaves behind the icky, sleazy, high-pressure tactics that no likes to be bothered with
In module 16 you'll learn:
the importance of creating clear coaching agreements prior to starting the coaching relationship so your clients know what to expect from the coaching relationship
How to establish trust and safety with a potential client during the sales process because trust = #1 ingredient in sales
How to regulate your nervous system when objections arise so you can confidently navigate your potential clients through their greatest fears that might come up during the sales call
How to set up a discovery call process using the exact steps that Krista has used over the years to hire hundreds of private coaching clients
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You’ll learn how to use our “Find Your First Paying Client Formula” that will teach you how to serve-to-sell by offering sample coaching sessions that turn into consultations. Your humans will experience your magical coaching making it a no-brainer to take the next steps towards hiring you as their personal life coach.
In module 17 you'll learn:
Understand what a sample coaching session is and how it can turn into a consultation resulting in a paid coaching client
Learn how to serve to sell through offering sample coaching sessions as a form of powerful marketing for a coaching business
Demonstrate how to transition a sample coaching session into a sales consult
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You'll establish an efficient onboarding process and preparing your documents to ensure a professional and organized welcome for your new clients. You’ll learn how to guide your clients seamlessly from the 'Hell Yeah' moment during the discovery call to being fully prepared and motivated to 'do the work' in their first coaching session with you
In module 18 you'll learn:
What steps need to be completed prior to the client’s first session
How to create trust and safety within the on-boarding process
How to design a Big Picture Plan with the client so there is an overall coaching agreement in place for the client’s goals
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It’s time to officially announce to the world that you're open for business and not remain the best-kept secret. In Module 19, we'll guide you through our intuitive marketing technique, empowering you to leverage social media and in-person networking spaces effectively. Learn how to create value-based content, engage with your audience, and confidently share your coaching offer so you can consistently hire new paying clients each month
In module 19 you'll learn:
Two different types of marketing strategies that can result in forming relationships and creating potential clients
Understand why consistent marketing is one of the best ways to create a foundation of trust and safety with potential clients
How to design a simple intuitive marketing plan that prepares people to take action and be ready to hire you as their coach
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We'll lead you through the process of identifying and articulating your core brand values and emotions. This foundational work will empower you to create a captivating online coaching presence. Through this process, you'll be able to design your logo, select fonts and colors for your website, all tailored to resonate directly with your ideal clients. This strategic approach will set you apart from other coaches, helping you stand out in your field
In module 20 you'll learn:
How to create a consistent brand that cultivates trust and safety with your audience
How to take the first steps to start building a memorable coaching brand for your ideal client
To identify your core values and infuse them into your coaching brand
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In this module, you'll discover the essential steps required to attain your ACC or PCC credentials post-graduation. Gain insights into what to expect and learn how to effectively prepare for the ICF credentialing exam
In module 21 you'll learn:
What to complete to successfully graduate from this course
How to access support after graduating
Steps needed to earn your ACC or PCC credentials
What to expect and how to prepare for the ICF Credentialing Exam
Sample Exam Questions
How to renew your ICF credential
What's Included in Our Level 2 ICF Life Coaching Program:
*Over $20,000 worth of value!!!
Coaching & Business Training:
✨ Unlimited live training classes and skills labs on Zoom with Krista to practice coaching skills and selling coaching offers
✨ 10 ICF Mentor Coaching Hours with Krista
✨ Six observed coaching sessions with feedback from an ICF-credentialed coach
✨ 21 video modules packed with essential coaching strategies
✨ In-Person weekend intensive in Sedona, Arizona
Support & Community:
✨ Peer coaching program for hands-on practice
✨ Your own personal ICF-credentialed coach for personal and professional growth
✨ Private student chat for 24/7 support and connect with a network of like-minded coaches from all over the world
✨Monthly Check-Ins with Student Success Coach to ensure success completion of course
✨ Lifetime access to all modules and training materials
ICF Certification Prep:
✨ ICF credentialing exam preparation
✨ 146 coach training program hours, ready to fulfill ACC or PCC credential requirements
✨ Born to Coach® certification upon graduation
Program Cost & Payment Plans
For a limited time only:
$12,000 USD
When you pay-in-full it includes a personal invitation to a VIP dinner with Krista the night before the Sedona retreat!
Payment Plan Options:
6 monthly payments of $2,088 USD
OR
12 monthly payments of $1,084 USD
OR
*36 monthly payments of $416 USD
(36 month payment plan offered through Affirm)
LONG-TERM FINANCING AVAILABLE
We believe financial flexibility should never hold you back from your calling. With our financing partner Flexxbuy, you can choose a longer payment plan offering rates as little as $200/month—and there’s no hard credit check to see if you qualify. Apply Here.
What this program Is all about…
Our ICF Level 2 Life Coach Certification gives you the skills, credentials, and global recognition to launch a lucrative coaching business and/or work as a professional coach for top companies around the world!
We Don't Just Certify Coaches. We Help You Get Seen.
Many coach training programs hand you a certificate and send you on your way.
At Born to Coach, certification is just the beginning.
As a graduate, you'll have opportunities to build credibility, expand your network, gain visibility, and grow within our coaching community.
Opportunities May Include:
✓ Coach Spotlights on our YouTube channel of 13,000 subscribers
✓ Podcast interviews with 28,000 downloads
✓ Newsletter features with 5,000 subscribers
✓ Social media showcases
✓ Guest teaching and workshop opportunities for Born to Coach membership and Sedona Retreat
✓ Inclusion in our Life Coach Directory
✓ Collaborations with fellow graduates
Grow Into Leadership
Many of our team leaders started as students. As you grow, opportunities may become available to serve as a Mentor Coach, Support Coach, Community Ambassador, Workshop Facilitator, Trainer, or Faculty Member after you complete 1 year in the Born to Coach Mastermind.
A Community That Grows With You
When you join Born to Coach, you're not simply earning a certification you're joining a community that believes in your voice, celebrates your success, and creates opportunities for you to shine.
Because our mission isn't to be the star of the show.
It's to help you become one.
What Our Students Are Saying:
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“I signed my first $10,000 coaching client!”
After going through the Born to Coach Training Academy my clients are now experiencing breakthroughs and massive mindset shifts every single session. I am feeling 110% more confident in marketing myself as a life coach, and delivering effective results for my clients.
-Krysta Voskowsky, Certified Author Coach
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“I finally found my niche!”
After going through Krista’s Born to Coach Training Academy coach I quickly gained clarity on who my niche is and how I can best help my clients. I now feel really good marketing my coaching services and as a result I’m getting consults booked!
-Ros Emely Ferreira, Life Coach for Moms
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“I figured out how to become a more authentic coach”
I wanted a place where I could grow and become a better person while learning how to help others. Krista’s Born to Coach Training Academy created a safe space for me to unapologetically fall apart, and be messy while I figured out how to build my coaching business at the same time.
-Raffiel Newsome, Life Purpose Coach
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“I now know how to structure my coaching sessions and ask deeper questions.”
I thought I knew how to coach before going through the Born to Coach Training Academy but I was actually just giving my clients life advice. Krista’s program taught me how to truly coach at the professional level. I never knew how important it was to get certified as a coach until now!
-Valerie van Ginhoven ACC, Manifestation Coach
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“Celebrating my first $1,000 coaching client!”
A year ago I couldn’t imagine this would have been possible that I do what I love and have the courage to charge the worth of my coaching. I am thankful for myself, my family and the support I received along the way in the Born to Coach Training Academy.
-I-Hui Liou, Life Coach for New Moms
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“I have zero regrets about joining!”
The modules were tremendously helpful and the skills lab led to rapid growth in my coaching abilities. Krista's presence is motivating, and while observed sessions can be intimidating, they are definitely worth it. After graduation, you'll have access to all your learning materials in a comprehensive workbook. You'll form amazing bonds with peer coaches and receive top-notch coaching from Krista and Valerie. Throughout the process, you won't feel alone.
-Rachel Koerner
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"I'm so grateful for your program and support! After graduating, I coached clients through my business but later found a path that felt more aligned. I earned my ACC last year and now work as a Pediatric Behavioral Health Coach for a psychiatry company, using the coaching skills I learned with you to help kids, youth, and young adults overcome challenges.
-Samantha Elizabeth, Life Empowerment Coach
When Can I Start???
Program Start Date:
✅ Self-Paced Learning – You’ll have up to 12 months (you can also complete it sooner) to complete all certification requirements, giving you time to practice, integrate, and develop real coaching skills — not just theoretical knowledge.
✅ 100% Online – All classes are hosted live on Zoom, so you can join from anywhere in the world.
📅 Check out our class calendar HERE.
🌿 Bonus: In-Person Sedona Intensive!
Your journey also includes a 2 day in-person intensive in the breathtaking red rocks of Sedona, Arizona.
Next Intensive Date: April 16 & 17 2027
How to Join?
Step 1
Click on any of the buttons on this page to schedule a Coaching Career Exploration Session call with our team…space is limited.
Step 2
After your call, if you’re accepted into the program, you’ll receive a contract, payment link, and a welcome email from the Born to Coach® Team. From there, you’ll gain immediate course access along with an invitation to join our private student Discord group.
Step 3
CELEBRATE!!!
All your future clients are going to be thanking you for investing in one of the best coaching education programs in the world.
Questions about the program? Chat with an Experienced Trainer
Frequently Asked Questions
+ What Does ICF Accreditation Mean?
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the world's largest coaching credentialing body. An ICF-accredited program means your training hours count toward earning an official coaching credential, recognized by employers, corporations, and coaching platforms like BetterUp worldwide.
Born to Coach Training Academy is an ICF Level 2 Accredited program with 146 contact hours. That qualifies you to apply for either the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) or the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential directly through the ICF.
+ What career opportunities are available for ICF-accredited life coaches?
One of the beautiful things about becoming an ICF-accredited coach is that your skills can be applied across so many different industries and career paths.
Some graduates choose to:
- start their own private coaching practice
- become full-time life coaches
- work part-time while transitioning out of their current career
- offer relationship, mindset, wellness, spiritual, leadership, career, or confidence coaching
- facilitate workshops, retreats, or group programs
- build online courses or memberships
- work inside corporations or organizations as leadership or wellness coaches
- integrate coaching into existing careers like nursing, therapy, HR, education, fitness, or entrepreneurship
- support teams, communities, or nonprofits through coaching-based leadership
Many coaches also use their training to improve:
communication skills emotional intelligence leadership abilities conflict resolution confidence and relationships in both business and personal life
At Born to Coach®, we believe coaching is more than just a certification.
It’s a deeply transferable skillset that can create freedom, impact, purpose, and income in many different forms.
There is no “one right way” to build a coaching career.
Some coaches build empires. Some coaches create flexible part-time businesses. Some use coaching skills within their existing profession.
The beauty is that you get to create a path that aligns with your lifestyle, values, nervous system, and vision for your life.
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+ What Are the Prerequisites for Applying to This ICF Accredited Life Coach Certification Program
There are no formal education or training prerequisites needed to apply to this program. All experience levels are welcome. You will get everything you need to be a successful coach from your training.
+ When does the course start?
We start a new cohort on the first of each month and accept up to 4 new students each month. After you enroll you'll have up to 12 months to complete the program.
+ Will This Coach Training Program Help Me Earn My ICF Credentials and Certification?
We offer a certificate of completion once you meet all graduation requirements and fully pay off your tuition. The Born to Coach® Training Academy is credentialed as a Level 2 PCC coach education program with the ICF, which means you will be eligible to earn your ICF credentials from the ICF website after graduating from the BTCTA! Before applying for your ICF credentials you'll need to have 100 coaching hours to earn your Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credentials or 500 coaching hours to earn your Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentials,pass an ICF credentialing exam and pay a credentialing fee.
+ Who do I contact if I have a question about the program?
+ When and Where Are the Group Sessions for the ICF Accredited Life Coaching Programs Held?
The weekly live sessions are held in our online Zoom room. For semester 1 you'll attend 10 Life Coach Training Classes, 10 Coaching Skills lab, 2 ICF Mentoring Sessions. After you've completed semester 1 you'll move into Semester 2.
For semester 2 you'll attend 10 Business Building Classes, 10 Business Skills Labs, 2 ICF Mentoring Sessions.
To see all the class times you can check out our class schedule HERE.
+ What’s the weekly time commitment?
It depends on how quickly you want to graduate from the program. You have up to 12 months to complete the certification but if you would like to graduate within 6 months we recommend you set aside 5 hours per week to successfully graduate from this program: 3 hours each week for the live classes, 1 hour for homework, 1 hour for peer coaching.
+ Is the program pre-recorded or live?
This program is a mix of pre-recorded lessons and live zoom classes taught by a certified and ICF credentialed Born to Coach®️ trainer. You will also be matched with a peer coaching partner to practice coaching with each week.
+ What's included for the in-person retreat?
🌵 In-Person Retreat Details (25 Training Hours) Our in-person retreat will be held at the breathtaking Sedona Conscious Living Center in Sedona, Arizona, Spring 2027. This immersive experience counts for 25 ICF-approved training hours as part of your certification journey.
✅ What’s Included in Your Retreat Investment: A welcome gift to kick things off with intention and delight 4 delicious vegan meals prepared by the retreat center Access to all scheduled workshops + retreat activities A post-retreat Integration Session to help you apply what you learned
🚫 What’s Not Included:
- Hotel accommodations
- Airline tickets
- Transportation to/from the retreat center
- Breakfast
✨ Can’t Make It This Year? No worries! If you’re unable to attend the upcoming retreat, we’ve got you. You’ll be supported in making up the 25 training hours through alternative ICF-approved learning activities, so you stay on track with your certification.
Note: Retreats are held annually.
+ What if I need to miss a training session?
If you miss a class you can attend another live class time the same week or you can wait for the next week. You have up to 12 months to complete the certification meaning that you have plenty of time to make up a class can decide when and how often you attend the classes each week. We offer various class times to fit your schedule and time zone. You can attend the same class time each week, or pick whichever class fit your schedule best each week. Upon enrollment you will receive our class calendar and a checklist that will tell you which classes you need to attend in order to successfully graduate from the BTCTA.
You can check out our class schedule [HERE! ][5]
+ What is the investment and do you offer payment plans?
Yes we do! The full investment right now is $12,000 USD ($500 savings) If you pay-in-full you will also get to attend an exclusive VIP dinner with Krista the night before the Sedona retreat as a bonus.
We offer in-house payment plans:
6 monthly payments of $2,088 USD OR 12 monthly payments of $1,084 USD
We also offer an extended payment plan through Affirm 36 monthly payments of $416 USD
We are committed to making coach training easily accessible for anyone who desires to help others and better your future. We understand that it takes financial resources in order to do this.
We are now offering long term financing options through Flexxbuy where you can get financing with a wide range of credit scores and interest rates as low as 4.99%.
+ Are there additional costs not included in the program?
Yes. You will be required to purchase the book: The Powerhouse Guide to ACC, PCC & MCC Coaching on Amazon which will be additional reading material that supplements the modules.
You will also need to take care of your transportation to and from the retreat center and hotel accommodations. We will provide a recommended hotel within walking distance of the retreat center with a special group discount.
+ Is this program only for people who want to be life coaches?
Nope! We use the term “life coach” for general purposes but you are welcome to call yourself & specialize in whatever area you desire. In this training we will help you to figure out what your unique niche is.
+ Is this only for spiritual white women?
No way! This training is open to all passionate human beings no matter what your race, belief system, culture, abilities or sexual orientation is. We want everyone to feel safe enough to show up as the fullest expression of themselves in this sacred space.
Is this life coach certification program available in Arizona?
Yes! While the program is 100% online, our in-person retreat takes place in Sedona, Arizona, making this one of the few ICF programs with a physical component in AZ. Students based in Arizona get the advantage of attending the retreat locally.
+ If I already went through a coach training program can I still apply to this training?
Yes! We encourage our students to be students for life as a way to continue improving and refining your coaching skillset. And with every coach training program you decide to invest in you will walk away with having more education, coaching & business skills & tools under your belt plus making new connections and like-minded friends.
+ When can I start taking on paid coaching clients?
You can begin charging for your coaching as soon as you feel ready to receive payment for your work. We suggest starting with a few pro-bono clients to build your coaching hours, strengthen your confidence, and gather testimonials. From there, you can transition into paid coaching. In fact, about 75% of our students create paying clients before graduation—often charging anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000 for their coaching packages.
+ What if I have a full time job, can I still do this training
Yes! Many of the students entering this training will already have a full or part time day job already. This is why we designed the program to be flexible and can be completed on your own timeline within the 12 months to accommodate other important life commitments.
+ How many students will be in the program?
We like to keep our classroom size intimate in order for our students to get the support they need each week to learn and grow as a coach. There will only be 4 new students accepted for each cohort each month meaning we can have up to 48 students in the program each year.
+ What if I can’t make the in-person retreat in Sedona?
You will have the option to make up the 25 training hours by attending additional classes and at least one of our Born to Coach Book Club events to receive credit for the training hours required to graduate.
+ What if I want private coaching?
Check out our Find a Coach page where we list our highly qualified & credible coaches who have graduated from the Born to Coach Training Academy and are available to take on new clients.
You'll also receive monthly 1:1 life coaching sessions with an ICF accredited coach that's included in your Born to Coach Training Academy package so you can experience the life changing benefits of coaching first hand!
+ Who do I contact if I have a question about the program?
You can email Krista the owner & director at hello@borntocoach.org or schedule a Coach Training Consult