Level 3 Certificate in Life Coaching (LCS-L3)
Timeline: 30 Weeks | Study method: Online or In person | Class time: 3 hours per week | Cohort: Smaller cohorts - stronger support | Code: LCS‑L3
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If you are interested in enrolling in this course, please sign up to the wait list and we’ll let you know when enrollment is open.
Step into Coaching with Clarity, Care and Confidence
Begin the shift from helping work to coaching. You’ve cared, you’ve listened, you’ve supported. Now you’re ready to go further, to guide, to motivate, to help people take bold steps forward. That’s what being a life coach does.
This Level 3 life coaching course gives you the structure, tools and inner confidence to move from “I want to coach” → “I can coach.”
It’s built to fit around your life.
Why Life Coaching Matters
In this world, many know what they want yet feel stuck on how to get there. Coaching bridges that gap: vision + accountability = action.
As a coach, you accompany people in seeing possibilities, setting goals, holding themselves accountable and moving forward. This course gives more than techniques, it gives the confidence, ethics, knowledge and structure you’ll need to do it well.
The CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Life Coaching Studies (LCS‑L3) meets recognised coaching training standards at the CPCAB who are supported by the BACP and NCPS. This course is pending approval by the Association for Coaching.
While this qualification does not allow you to present yourself as a fully qualified life coach, it enables you to move into a Level 4 Diploma in Life Coaching (which we offer fully online) or begin building your coaching experience.
What You’ll Learn In This Level 3 Life Coaching Studies Course
Over 30 weeks, you’ll meet for 3 hours each week in live online sessions (not recorded, to preserve confidentiality).
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Tutor presentations & guided walkthroughs: theory clearly explained and discussed
Practical application: applying the theory in a supported and safe environment
Group discussions & peer testimonials: your perspective is valuable
Reflection & feedback: you’ll grow week by week in your knowledge and skills
Case Study exercise over a period of six weeks to apply your skills in a realistic client/coach setting
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Presentation slides and detailed handouts
Video links and recommended podcasts
Blog posts, reading lists and book suggestions
Worksheets, infographics and guided exercises
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Assignments, worksheets, reflective journals
Tutor‑observed skills tasks
Learning reviews and feedback
No high-pressure exams! You show your progress through your work and development across your regular attendance.
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Coaching models, tools & techniques
Establishing rapport, goal‑setting, accountability
Ethical coaching practice, boundaries & client management
Working with mindset, belief systems, blockages
Diversity, inclusion and coaching across difference
Self-awareness, understanding your lens, biases & presence
Reflection, feedback and ongoing development
How It Works: Support, Structure & You
Fully online or in person sessions in our Lincoln city centre location, live weekly sessions (usually working around school holidays and national holidays)
30 weeks, 3 hours per week
Smaller cohort sizes: allowing for more dedicated support from your tutor
Materials included: slides, handouts, videos, infographics, worksheets - whatever works best for your learning style, we have it covered.
Tutor support: direct tutor contact, check‑ins, one‑to‑one help
24/7 learner community: share, connect, ask questions
You’ll also need to set time aside for independent study, reading, reflection, course work, so the learning continues beyond sessions.
Who This Level 3 Course Is For & What’s Expected
This is for you if:
You’ve completed a relevant Level 2 Course (coaching, counselling skills, or related)
You want to coach people toward growth, goal attainment, clarity
You’re ready to commit, engage deeply and grow and flourish
You want coaching training that fits with your life, not competes with it
You want to increase your employability in a variety of settings and roles such as human resources, health and social care and mentoring and support
You do need to:
Be consistent in attending
Bring willingness to explore, be challenged, and reflect
Engage in portfolio work, assignments, skills practice
Be open to emotional growth, with support along the way
You’ll go through a suitability check to ensure you are ready for this course. If you have any questions - get in touch.
Important note: this qualification does not allow you to practise as a fully qualified life coach on its own. It enables progression to the Level 4 Diploma in Life Coaching (where you can attain qualified status) and beyond.
What You’ll Walk Away With
On successful completion of this course, you’ll:
Coach with clarity, purpose and integrity
Use coaching tools, models and techniques with confidence
Understand your coaching lens, manage bias, stay grounded
Hold a recognised CPCAB LCS‑L3 Life Coaching Qualification
Be ready to progress into Level 4 Diploma in Life Coaching
Grow personally — your voice, clarity, confidence, and impact will deepen
You’ll move from “I want to coach” → “I’m stepping into coaching.”
“The course is extremely well written, it provides a great insight and knowledge into life coaching and it was delivered brilliantly! The course was fun, engaging and a pleasure to be part of.”
— Level 3 studentCommon Questions & What You’ll Want to Hear
“Is coaching a ‘real’ profession?”
Yes. Coaching changes lives and enables people to flourish. This qualification gives you the framework, credibility and accountability to coach responsibly and powerfully.
“Can I keep up with this while working / managing life?”
Definitely. This training is paced with scaffolding and support built in. You won’t be asked to sacrifice your life for your training but there is an expectation that you will put the work into attaining this qualification.
“Will people respect this qualification?”
Because it’s CPCAB certification, you’re training under standards that hold real weight, not just another course.
Accreditation & Credibility
✓ This is the CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Life Coaching Studies (LCS‑L3) - a recognised qualification in the coaching field.
✓ While this course does not allow you to practice as a Life Coach, it does enable you to progress into Level 4 Diploma in Life Coaching.
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Investment, Application & Next Steps
You can pay in full, or we offer installments over a 7 month payment plan.
To apply: Submit your application form below, after which you will be contacted for an interview. If approved you will then be required to pay the deposit (CPCAB registration fee) to secure your place.
Pay In Full
Option to pay the course fees in full
Complete the application form to get started (CPCAB registration fee due after approval)
£994
(price not including the £151 registration fee, which must be paid in full and is non-refundable once the course has started)
Payment Plan
Pay over 7 months - interest free!
Complete the application form to get started (CPCAB registration fee due after approval)
£142 x 7
Payments will be taken by direct debit over 7 months
(price not including the initial £151 registration fee, which must be paid in full and is non-refundable once the course has started)
Learner Stories
“Sharon is one in a million. I can honestly say she is the most kind, caring down to earth and supportive person. Her relaxed approach where nothing is ever too much trouble is so appreciated.”
— Level 3 student“I could not recommend Sharon enough. She truly is an amazing person with a wealth of experience, a heart of gold and is someone I aspire to be like one day. As a life coach or counsellor you need to be someone others can look up to and Sharon is most certainly one of them people. I cannot thank her enough for all she has and continues to do for me.”
— Level 3 student“I am very happy with the support, communication, feedback and the turnaround of marking. I’ve completed level 3’s before and this is a far more responsive support by this tutor.”
— Level 3 student
This is the course you’ve been searching for
Your coaching course is waiting. Don’t hesitate. Step into coaching with purpose, structure and support. Enrol now and begin your coaching path.
Please note we run courses once there is sufficient interest to ensure a high-quality learning experience for everyone, so please join the waitlist if you’d like to join us. As soon as numbers align and a new date is confirmed, we’ll be in touch with full details and clear next steps.