Dual Health & Life Certification

The Dual Certification combines the Health Coach Certification and the Life Coach Certification, with each program designed to be completed in 12 weeks, 100% online, and with flexible scheduling so you can balance your training with work, family, and personal commitments.
The Dual Certification can be completed in as little as 6 months, with students typically dedicating 4–5 hours per week.

The Dual Certification combines the Health Coach Certification and the Life Coach Certification into one program, providing you with a strong foundation in both health and personal transformation and giving you the versatility to coach clients in every area of life. This certification equips you with the tools to coach the whole person: mind, body, and life.

Your Health Coach training will:

Teach you how to build client-centered relationships rooted in trust and transformation. You’ll master proven tools like motivational interviewing and appreciative inquiry to help clients set achievable goals, sustain healthy habits, and improve overall well-being. By graduation, you won’t just know the theory, you’ll be confidently coaching real people with a whole-person approach that integrates nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset.

Your Life Coach training will:
Help you develop the skills to guide others through meaningful life transformations while also growing into the best version of yourself. You’ll learn how to build trust, apply psychology and behavior-change tools for breakthroughs, and coach across every area of life including career, relationships, money, that which is greater, and life transitions. With hands-on practice, peer support, and expert mentorship, you’ll graduate with the confidence to guide real people through lasting transformation.
And because we’re confident in your success, the Dual Certification is backed by HCI’s Paying Client Guarantee. Complete the program and follow our process, and we guarantee you’ll land your first paying client or receive your tuition back.

Our programs are led by a team of experienced master coaches, NBHWC board-certified instructors, and industry experts in coaching, psychology, nutrition, and wellness.

Some of our instructors include:

Alyssa Poggioli, NBC-HWC – Executive Coach and National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach specializing in leadership development, emotional intelligence, and communication. Alyssa is also co-author of The Successful Mind: Tools to Living a Purposeful, Productive, and Happy Life.

Priscilla Benavides, CHHC–Spiritual Life and Health Coach with over 15 years of experience. A mentor at HCI, she guides aspiring coaches and clients through transformation using holistic tools including mindfulness, breathwork, and mind-body practices. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, Priscilla brings a global and multicultural perspective to cultivating resilience, self-leadership, and authentic presence.

Brooke Jeffries, MS, CN, NBC-HWC – Lead Instructor and Program Director of the Advanced Health Coach Certification and Master Your Stress. A Certified Nutritionist and National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach. Brooke advises the NBHWC Program Approval Commission and serves on university academic advisory boards to advance professional coaching standards.

No prior experience is required. The program is designed for beginners, career changers, and professionals who want to add coaching skills to their current role.

• Purposeful career changers seeking a clear, supportive path into meaningful work.
  
• Impact-driven aspiring coaches looking for credible training to guide clients with confidence.
• Growth-minded professionals ready to integrate coaching expertise into their current careers.

The program is 100% online and self-paced, giving you the flexibility to learn on your own schedule.

Yes. Flexible payment plans are available to make investing in your coaching career manageable and accessible. You can consult with a Clarity Coach to explore your options and find the plan that best fits your goals and budget.

Yes. Upon successful completion of your program, you will receive an official Health Coach Institute certification along with an exclusive digital badge you can showcase on LinkedIn, your website, and social media. These credentials demonstrate your expertise, credibility, and membership in our vibrant student and alumni community, Heart Warriors.

Dual Certification graduates receive two certificates: Health Coach Certification and Life Coach Certification, recognizing your dual expertise.