Health & Life Coach Certification
Now Make It Your Life’s Work.
Turn your passion for helping others into practical coaching skills and earn your Health Coach and Life Coach certifications in about five months. Learn online, at your own pace, with no prior health or coaching experience required.
78 CEUSOnline
Self-paced
5 months
3-5 hrs/wk
Online
Self-paced
5 months
3-5 hrs/wk
78 CEUS
Online
Self-paced
5 months
3-5 hrs/wk
What Sets Us Apart
from over 100 countries
Go all in, knowing we have your back. Complete your program and take the required steps to find your first paying client. If you don’t land one, you may qualify for a tuition refund. Terms apply.
What Will You Do?
Associate Director of Curriculum & Instructional Strategy
Maybe your own health journey inspired you. Maybe people naturally turn to you for support. As a health and life coach, you’ll turn that desire to help into professional skills, helping clients build healthier habits, shift their mindset, and create lives aligned with their values.
Over a Decade of Excellence
Founded in 2015, HCI has trained 35,000+ coaches in 100+ countries, backed by national accreditation, 850+ five-star Trustpilot reviews, and a mission to make coaching education transformative.
HCI was founded with a clear purpose—to create more practical coach training that prepares graduates for real-world impact.
HCI launches its NBHWC-accredited Pathway Program, preparing students to sit for the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching exam.
HCI forms key partnerships with ISSA and FxNA, expanding its presence across the fitness and coaching industry.
HCI marks its 10th anniversary by refreshing its programs and brand to better serve aspiring and professional coaches worldwide.
The World Needs Health Coaches
Demand for coaches is higher than ever. Our Health and Life Coach Program prepares you to coach the whole person and create lasting impact.
87%
of executives surveyed said coaching delivers a high return on investment (ROI)
73%
of clients say coaching helped with relationships, work/life balance, and wellness.
$100
to $150 is the typical hourly rate charged by life coaches in the U.S.
$1T
estimated annual productivity losses from stress, anxiety, and depression.
60%
live with ≥ 1 chronic disease, often driven by lifestyle, stress, and emotional health.
17M
annual deaths from chronic disease—many manageable with lifestyle change.
Who’s this Program For?
- The One People Come To
People already come to you for advice and support. - Turned Your Own Health Around
Your own health or life turned around, and you want to help someone else do the same. - Ready for Meaningful Work
You want meaningful work you can grow on your own schedule.
What You’ll Get
- Dual Certification
Dual certified in health and life coaching, with the skills to back it up. - Hands-On Coaching Experience
Go beyond theory with practical activities and opportunities to apply coaching techniques as you build confidence. - Paying Client Guarantee
Complete your program, take the required steps toward finding your first paying client, and you may qualify for a tuition refund if you don’t secure one.
Learn how our Paying Client Guarantee works.
What You’ll Learn
Real change rarely happens in just one area of life. Health, habits, mindset, and personal goals are all connected. With dual certification, you’ll develop skills to support clients across multiple dimensions of their well-being.
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Health Coaching
Module 1
Ready, Set, Coach! Your Guide to Effective Program StructureModule 2
Transformative Coaching Dynamics: Empowering Client-Centered RelationshipsModule 3
Mastering Conversations: Your Foundations for CoachingModule 4
Client Empowerment: Intrinsic Motivation & Self-EfficacyModule 5
Elevate Coaching Effectiveness: Appreciative Coaching, Environmental Influence & Positive GrowthModule 6
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Life Coaching
Module 1
Foundations of Life Coaching: Ready, Set, Coach!Module 2
The Psychology of Behavior ChangeModule 3
Building Trust & Guiding ChangeModule 4
Mastery Skills for CoachesModule 5
Goal Setting & Client AccountabilityModule 6
Purpose, Fulfillment & Impact
How HCI Compares
Help the whole person, not just half. Learn health and life coaching in one program.
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The Best Investment You’ll Ever Make Is in You.
One Life-Changing Career.
Online
self paced
5 months
3-5 hrs/wk
- Dual-certified coach ready to take on paying clients.
- Confidence to coach the whole person: mind, body, and life.
- Backed by our Paying Client Guarantee. Terms apply.
- Dual-certified coach ready to take on paying clients.
- Confidence to coach the whole person: mind, body, and life.
- Backed by our Paying Client Guarantee. Terms apply.
Which Program Is Right For You?
The best choice is the one that moves you forward now.
3-5 hrs/wk
Flexible, self-paced online learning.
PROGRAM FOCUSBehavior change and building sustainable habits.
SCOPE OF WORKGuide clients with conversation and accountability.
Work with clients independently.
OUTCOME AND RECOGNITIONLaunch a coaching practice. BEST IFYou want to help others through coaching, with the flexibility to learn at your own pace.
7-9 hrs/wk
Online with required live classes.
PROGRAM FOCUSNationally-approved coaching competencies.
SCOPE OF WORKApply coaching skills within formal frameworks.
Work independently or in organizations.
OUTCOME AND RECOGNITIONBecome NBHWC board eligible. BEST IFYou want in-depth, live coach training and a pathway toward national board certification.
Meet Your Instructors
Our instructors are experienced coaches, board-certified practitioners, and wellness experts—here to mentor you every step of the way.
NBC-HWC
Alyssa Poggioli
MS, CN, NBC-HWC
Brooke Jeffries
CHHC
Priscilla Benavides
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long is the program?
The Health & Life Coach program is designed to be completed in 5 months, 100% online and self-paced, with a typical commitment of 3–5 hours per week. You’ll have the flexibility to learn on your own schedule while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
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What can I expect from the program?
The program combines the Health Coach Certification and the Life Coach Certification into one comprehensive curriculum. You’ll build a strong foundation in both health and personal transformation coaching—gaining evidence-based tools to guide clients through behavior change, mindset shifts, and whole-person wellness across mind, body, and life.
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Who will I learn from?
Our programs are led by experienced master coaches, NBHWC board-certified instructors, and industry experts. Instructors include Alyssa Poggioli (NBC-HWC), Brooke Jeffries (MS, CN, NBC-HWC), and Priscilla Benavides (CHHC)—practitioners with real-world coaching experience who bring both credibility and heart to every session.
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Do I need prior experience to enroll?
Not at all. No prior health or coaching experience is required. Our training helps you build the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to begin coaching.
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Will I be certified after graduating?
Yes. Upon completing the program, you’ll receive two official HCI certifications—your Health Coach Certification and Life Coach Certification—plus an exclusive digital badge to showcase on LinkedIn, your website, and social media. Graduates also join our Heart Warriors alumni community.
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How will I get my first paying client?
You’ll receive step-by-step guidance and resources to help you find clients and build your coaching business, backed by our Paying Client Guarantee. Terms and eligibility requirements apply.
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Do I need to be good at tech or marketing?
Not at all. Our online program is designed to be accessible, with guidance and resources to help you navigate the technology and take your first steps toward finding clients.
Your Story Could Be Someone Else’s Turning Point
This is the moment your next chapter begins. Talk with our team and start planning the life you’re about to create.
