The Life Coaching Academy

I was searching for an ICF recognised Life Coaching course based in Australia and discovered The Life Coaching Academy. What stood out to me was that the course is ICF recognised, nationally recognised and run by a registered RTO, which gave me extra confidence in its credibility. The program’s curriculum is well-designed, blending theory with… Read more

hands-on practice and pro bono coaching sessions with real clients, all of which enriched my understanding and helped to build my competence and confidence to coach. Participating in triads gave me the unique perspective of experiencing coaching as a coach, a client, and an observer. Receiving feedback and guidance from my mentor, who listened in on my sessions, was extremely valuable for my growth, both personally and professionally. The support offered by the staff and faculty was exceptional at every stage.

I now feel truly equipped to guide others, and I highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a transformative life coaching qualification.

Even as a seasoned coach and consultant, becoming certified through The Life Coaching Academy has been an incredibly rewarding and empowering journey. The program didn’t just reaffirm what I already knew, it gave me fresh, powerful tools that sharpened and broadened my coaching skills, expanding the ways I can create meaningful change for my… Read more

clients.

The mentors were exceptional; all are genuine, knowledgeable, and deeply invested in my success. I’m especially thankful for my own mentor, whose wisdom, encouragement, and genuine care made a profound impact on my growth. Across the board, the LCA team were responsive and supportive, with most queries answered quickly and clearly.

The online learning portal was intuitive and easy to navigate, and the live webinars were engaging and high-quality. While there were moments when the spacing between webinars slowed progress, and some unit results required follow-up, the guidance I received ensured I always stayed on track.

If you’re self-motivated and comfortable managing your own schedule, this program offers the perfect mix of flexibility and structure. The content itself is inspiring, practical, and relevant, not only for aspiring coaches, but for experienced practitioners wanting to refine and elevate their craft.

I’m proud to now call myself a qualified coach through LCA, and grateful for this transformative chapter in my personal and professional journey. I wholeheartedly recommend the LCA programs to anyone ready to grow, serve, and make an impact.

My personal learning journey with The Life Coaching Academy has been a positive experience overall. Communication was smooth—most of the time, a simple email was enough to get clear answers, useful information, and timely support. The online portal used to access lessons, download materials, and register for webinars is user-friendly and… Read more

intuitive. For a platform designed for remote learners, it’s well-structured and efficient.

I would recommend this program to anyone who is comfortable with self-directed study and has the flexibility to manage their own schedule. Without that, especially in the beginning, it can become unnecessarily overwhelming.

In terms of content, I was quite satisfied. However, I would have appreciated a clearer overview of the curriculum—perhaps a logical roadmap of the topics or an explanation of the training plan upfront. This would have helped set better expectations and provided a clearer understanding of the learning flow.

Overall, a solid and enriching experience with just a few areas for improvement.

Peter and the team have been fantastic to work with. I recently graduated and found the whole experience positive. The course was engaging, flexible and interesting - I was able to complete this without disrupting other parts of my life

I have just completed the Diploma of Coaching with the ADHD & Mindset electives and i can highly recommend this program and organisation. I had some personal issues surprise me at the start which threw me off course but the staff and my student support person gave me the support and assurance needed to breathe and come back when I was ready. … Read more

Through this program, I was challenged, inspired and out of my comfort zone which has made me grow as a person, partner, parent and now a Coach. LCA has the most fantastic trainers who run their own coaching businesses and deliver relevant and realistic material that is not text book style.

I have gained so much experience, knowledge and self confidence in this program. I am still connected to all my triad group members, my trainers and the student support staff which makes this a community I will always feel part of.

If you thinking of doing this course. Dont hesitate!! You will thank yourself for investing in yourself.

I had a positive experience at the Life Coaching Academy. The one-on-one support provided by LCA's experienced coaches was a fantastic part of the course. The course materials supported learning and the course was flexible, allowing me to continue working full time while studying.

They do not care about the welfare of there students I approached them I was struggling and it was causing severe mental stress. They told me I was lying about having mental stress and was looking for an easy way out based of an old social media post they screenshotted of my Instagram of a trip I took that was paid for 6 months before my situation… Read more

drastically changed. I have the full proof in writing from them saying I’m faking mental health issues if anyone would like to see. For a company that teaches there students to listen and not to assume seems pretty Hypocritical seeing they made assumptions with out facts against me. I was advised by the training ombudsman to take it further as it was not right in the way they handled the situation, after some research I was told I had a cas but unfortunately I can’t afford the legal costs so couldn’t proceed. If you are looking for a company that cares about there students this isn’t the place for you I would look elsewhere.

Poorly Organised and run – I took up this course hoping to learn and help others. Initially, I was promised the flexibility to go at my own pace, a feature I confirmed with the course team before signing up. However, the disorganized course materials and infrequent live classes have left me feeling taken advantage of. All the resources are piled into a shared portal used… Read more

by many students and courses, making it confusing to understand what's needed for assessments. Despite a central document, the nested information makes it hard to grasp and the owner is unwilling to take feedback on this.

Recording coaching sessions with clients takes 5-8 weeks each, making it nearly impossible to finish on time, especially if you're working. Live classes are required but some only happen every 5-6 months, so missing one means waiting a long time for the next which results in the course dragging out further.

On top of these issues, the company's lack of professionalism showed when they called me mid-course to ask about payment without even checking their records and when wanting to provide feedback on the course, it's structure and how the coursework is organised the owner was unwilling to discuss possible improvements. It's not what I expected for the price and reputation of this course.

Make sure you research the fine details of the Life Coaching Academy courses before enroling – If you are considering studying at the Life Coaching Academy just make sure you do as much research as you can on things like how the course works (I found that there is not as much support as I expected from what I had read), on what the course content involves and most importantly their refund policy. The Life Coaching Academy refund policy… Read more

involves keeping up to 35% of the course fee and the only information on this policy is contained in the enrolment form. To withdraw you have to write to the CEO. When I went to do so there was no information anywhere on their website as to how to do so nor what information you needed to supply for the withdrawal to be a smooth one (which is primarily your bank account details regardless of original payment method).

Unfortunately, I found all this out the hard way. I paid out $5790 and received $3800 when I withdrew after what was effectively 4-5 weeks of study. In my case the course was not meeting my expectations and my personal circumstances changed. I rang to enquire about withdrawing and this is where things started to unravel - the first two people I spoke to couldn't help or direct me to where I could find the withdrawal process info. When I finally spoke to someone who could assist I was met with rudeness.

I thought I had done my due diligence in researching what the Life Coaching Academy had to offer and on what basis they offered it, I even rang to ask further questions regarding the various courses. I was confused by the choices - I couldn't find anything that provided a comparison between what you got versus cost etc. It was during this process I was offered enrolment over the phone ( I had intended to do so on line). This was my biggest mistake as much of the critical information that you need to know is on the enrolment form. It is on the enrolment form that they outline their refund policy and also ask you to acknowledge that you have read and understood the payment conditions and refund/ cancellation policy, along with the Student Information Handbook.

In agreeing to enrol over the phone none of this information was made known to me - and unfortunately, maybe naively I didn't access the enrolment form before hand so was not aware of it. The enrolment form just wasn't a place that I thought to look for critical information. In my experience it is the only place on the Life Coaching Academy's website and literature that information on their refund policy can be found.

When I went to withdraw I mentioned that I had enrolled over the phone and had not been made aware of the Academy's refund policy - nor was I asked to acknowledge that I had read it in my subsequent enrolment. I put forward a genuine concern about the lack of information and the fairly harsh financial consequence. What I got in return was a person who would not listen to my concerns, who shut down the conversation, who justified my feelings when I offered them and generally displayed an unwillingness to explore the issue. In all my subsequent dealings with the Academy I was referred back to a refund policy that I had not seen - none of my concerns were given any discussion.

All of this has been less about the money, though I can't say that didn't hurt and more about the unfair process I experienced and the need for more openness and transparent information being made available particularly when talking to the Life Coaching Academy in person. Particularly, if like me, you end up enrolling over the phone. My attempts at resolving the issue did not work.

Finally, if you are thinking of enroling try to find some balanced reviews - something that I found really difficult. Their website and info brochures are filled with the positive testimonials. I am sure many people have positive experiences at the Life Coaching Academy. Unfortunately, as in my case, in raising a problem/issue what I got was a very different and not very positive experience.

Make sure you understand the refund policy and go in with eyes wide open. Issues or problems raised may not be explored openly or positively.

My experience with the LCA program was a very comprehensive learning journey. I started the course with no prior knowledge of coaching techniques or formal coaching experience, so it was a valuable opportunity to learn the foundations of coaching from the ground up. The course provided many opportunities for practical coaching practice, which was… Read more

one of the most valuable parts of the program. Through the practice sessions and feedback from mentor coaches, I was able to gradually build my understanding and confidence in using coaching skills.

The mentor coaches and student support team were helpful and supportive throughout the program. I also appreciated the opportunity to meet many like-minded people through the course and practice alongside peers who were on a similar learning journey.

The coaching content was well-structured and provided a strong foundation for developing coaching skills. By the end of the course, I felt equipped with the knowledge and practical skills to support others as a life coach. Overall, LCA was a valuable experience that combined coaching theory, practical practice, and a supportive learning environment.

I completed the ICF Diploma of Coaching (LVL 2), including the 11349NAT Cert IV in Life Coaching, to aim to become a PCC. My first language was Japanese and English was my second. I was a bit nervous at the beginning. When I shared my feelings they connected with graduates who were in the same position, and it encouraged me a lot. I took time to… Read more

complete this course due to my family situation, however, staff and mentors have always supported me. Through this learning, I connected with like-minded coaches and we are still supporting each other. This is the biggest gift I got from this learning journey. The presence of coaches in this school is very inspiring and I learn important values for being a coach, which is more valuable than knowledge and skills to me.

Having recently completed my Certificate IV in Coaching with The Life Coach Academy, I found the course to be thorough and foundational for anyone looking to step into the coaching space. The content covers key coaching principles and provides a solid base to build confidence and practical skills. Throughout my journey, the LCA team, Peter and… Read more

Linda were supportive, responsive, and flexible, which made a significant difference, especially when navigating the course at my own pace. While at times the curriculum felt challenging to follow, I found that as I continued to take consistent steps and apply each task at hand, everything came together nicely.

The course challenged me to grow, both personally and professionally, and stretched my thinking in a positive way. Overall, I am satisfied with the teaching and course content, and I appreciate the structure it has given me as I continue into my Master Coach studies.

In terms of difficulty, I would describe the course as moderately challenging, requiring commitment and self-discipline, but ultimately very rewarding.

I’m grateful for the knowledge and skills I’ve gained and look forward to continuing my development as a coach.

The coaching course was a truly valuable experience. I particularly appreciated the balance between theory and practical application, which enabled me to develop useful skills from the outset. The tutors demonstrated great professionalism and dedication, and the collaborative environment with fellow students made the learning process even more… Read more

enriching. I also appreciate that the program is regularly updated and that participants’ feedback is taken into consideration.

Good thorough course, very supportive staff and community, excellent teachers and mentors. The workload was larger than I expected, but again was very thorough. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in life and/or wellness coaching!

Reflecting on my time with the Life Coaching Academy, I can confidently say they exceeded every promise. The course content was thoughtfully structured, the pace was both challenging and achievable, and the consistent support kept me focused and motivated right through to the finish line. The program was incredibly comprehensive, offering an… Read more

abundance of valuable information and practical tools, while the guidance from every presenter and coach was second to none.

A heartfelt thank you to all the lecturers and support staff for your time, dedication, and passion in designing, delivering, and guiding me through this transformative journey. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone ready to embark on a rewarding and impactful career as a Life Coach.

I recently completed the program at the Life Coaching Academy and had a great experience. The mentors are knowledgeable, supportive, and always ready to help. The study planning LCA provided really helped me stay on track with my learning. They were also very flexible, allowing me to slow down during emergencies or speed up when I could. Highly recommend! A special thanks to Jane, Nicky, Kim, Deb and the sepcial student support Peter~

Graduating from The Life Coaching Academy has been a truly transformative experience. The knowledgeable and generous trainers, combined with a thorough mentoring process, maintained high standards that pushed me to grow in ways I didn’t expect. I now feel happier, more empowered, and ready to apply the skills and insights I’ve gained. LCA has not only shaped my coaching abilities but also changed how I engage with life and others.

From Learner to Coach: A Journey of Growth! Becoming a certified coach through the Life Coaching Academy has been an incredibly rewarding and empowering journey. I’m especially thankful for my amazing mentor, whose wisdom, encouragement, and genuine care made a profound impact on my growth. I highly recommend the Professional Coach program to… Read more

anyone considering this path - it’s an experience that not only equips you with powerful tools, but also the belief that you’re capable of making a meaningful difference. Thank you, LCA - I’m so proud to now call myself a qualified coach.

Live webinars were of high quality. Emails and enquiries were answered promptly. Sometimes a little delay in receiving outcomes for units but after following up responses were received. Mentors and coaches were engaging and invested in your success. I sometimes found the schedule for live webinars too infrequent causing a delay in getting the certification completed. Overall I would recommend this course and the LCA.

I recently completed my training at the Life Coaching Academy (LCA), and I can't express enough how transformative this experience has been. The content provided is exceptional, offering a comprehensive curriculum that thoroughly prepares us for life-changing coaching. Each module is thoughtfully designed to ensure we not only learn the theories… Read more

behind effective coaching but also gain practical skills to apply with our clients.

One of the standout features of LCA is its flexibility. As someone who is still working part-time at another job, I appreciated the ability to fit my studies into my schedule. This accommodating approach allowed me to absorb the material without feeling rushed, leading to a deeper understanding of the coaching principles.

Before committing to LCA, I conducted extensive research on various coaching programs, and I truly believe I made the right choice. The quality of the instruction, the supportive community, and the real-world application of the lessons make this academy the only one I would recommend.

Great Life Coaching Program – I had been looking for a Coaching training for a while and am really happy to have chosen the Life Coaching Academy. I loved the flexibility offered in the pace of completing the course, the amazing coaches and the relationships I built with other participants. What was most valuable for me were the business units that had really made me think on how to get myself out there and start coaching as a business.

Fantastic course from fantastic trainers – I recently completed the Professional Coach ICF and Cert IV with LCA and couldn't recommend them enough. The LCA has some genuinely passionate and talented teachers/mentors delivering the course. The content and delivery made me feel confident moving forward with a solid understanding and ability to use the skills, theories, and processes learned.… Read more

For anyone looking to gain a coaching certification or to simply learn valuable skills to understand both themselves and others better, I would 10/10 recommend this course and the LCA.

Life Coaching - Life Changing – I have just completed the Professional Coach ICF Level 2 and Certificate IV in Life Coaching (10864NAT). I am so proud of this achievement. Choosing the Life Coaching Academy was a fantastic investment for both my professional and personal development. I come away fundamentally changed as a person. I wanted a programme that has integrity and would… Read more

challenge me so I could actually learn a lot and raise the bar on my skillset, and that’s exactly what I got.

To give you some context, I already have a lot of other qualifications (in the fields of psychology, therapy and somatics), including a coaching certification that is not accredited. I also have management and mentoring experience. I wasn’t sure whether it was necessary to do yet another coaching qualification, especially given that so many people call themselves life coaches without any training or expertise whatsoever. Somehow I still felt I was still missing something in my skillset, and I was right.

One of the best things for me personally was completing triad practice with two peers every week over several months and having a mentor to keep me steering in the right direction. It was a humbling experience and helped me to undo old habits and re-train myself with new/better ones. I found a lot of blindspots I didn’t know I had and I learnt to get out of the way.

For example: I used to be the kind of person who loved giving everyone advice - I was a bit of a “Little Miss Fix It”. I thought I was helping people because I have been a mentor/manager before and love sharing my knowledge and expertise. But I hate it when other people try and smother me with their unsolicited advice, I just didn’t realise how much I did that myself. I also didn’t realise how much energy I wasted trying to solve other people’s problems. I learnt how it’s so much more inspiring and potent to give people fertile space to solve their own problems.

Training to become an ICF coach taught me: - To shut up and be a better listener - The art of asking relevant, intentional and powerful questions - To help clients unpack their issues, gain clarity and find their own inner wisdom - To think more clearly, intentionally and productively - To empower clients and stay on their agenda - The richness of silence in conversation - How to have more constructive conversations in my every day life, and so much more

All in all, it took me approx. 16 months to complete and I was very conscientious and dedicated in my study. I made this course my main priority. There is a lot of work, it was a similar workload to my postgraduate studies but I loved it. It helps to be very organised and perhaps even use the triads as coaching for you to complete the course.

There are a lot of things that are not necessarily in your control, for example, the dates of live seminars, reliability of pro-bono clients or the speed of assignment marking. I learnt that it’s a good idea to line up extra pro-bono clients ahead of time because someone inevitably falls off the radar and it’s less stress if you already factored this possibility into your plans. This is what slowed me down by several months.

It is very helpful for your progress if you come with a “beginners mind” and are willing to learn with openness. I faced my own ego because of my previous management experience and am so glad I put it aside because it can easily get in the way of coaching/learning. The people who I noticed struggling in this course were very stuck in their old ways of doing things (eg. still acting like a boss or a therapist from their previous experience). The best thing I did was trust the coaching process that you are taught - IT WORKS like magic.

Mentoring is a significant part of the training process, the mentors give us valuable feedback and encouragement and I am very grateful for the support this gave me.

There are areas of improvement that LCA could make, such as streamlining and ironing out the student experience and perhaps getting extra admin support to improve turnaround on communication/marking. But any time I had any concerns Peter was always open to feedback and helped me out.

This is an excellent training programme for those who want credible education with experienced coaches and trainers. One of the draw cards for me was that it is an ICF Level 2 training, I value the ICF code of ethics and the integrity of ICF coaching. I definitely notice that people respect the fact that I am ICF trained. I am now excited to be preparing for ICF accreditation as my next step.

One final note is that I believe becoming an ICF trained Life Coach has applications in all areas of life, not just as a coach. The skills learnt would help parents, teachers, managers, changemakers and anyone who wants to be an excellent communicator. So even if you are not intending to be call yourself a Life Coach, this training is incredibly valuable.

Great content, flexible and accessible but took x2 times longer to complete than I initially expected – I completed my Cert IV in Life Coaching with the LCA in 13 months; 6 months of that I did part-time whilst juggling a young family and full-time corporate job and the rest, almost full-time. The only organisation to offer an RTO approved course to ensure that you can operate as a professional coach when regulations come into force in Australia;… Read more

choosing the LCA was a no-brainer for me in starting my journey in this profession. The course is fully online and self-paced allowing flexibility to suit your lifestyle. The course content is made up of both practical and theoretical resources; and there is a huge volume of online materials to support your learning to become a coach; and to start a business. I With access to experienced coaches, trainers and mentors throughout the course, your questions get real-life answers, giving you a good sense of what to expect operating as an independent coach. The best part of the course for me was the practical sessions with other students, allowing me to learn and practice coaching in a safe environment. The only things I'd recommend that any prospective students be aware of is that although those selling the course may tell you its possible to complete it within 4 months, it's NOT - you need to allow a MINIMUM of 8-12 months to get through the mandatory live webinars and practical sessions, even if committing yourself full-time to it (I'm a seasoned Project Manager so know my critical path - trust me!). Also beware that there's a section of content all about Risk, Marketing and Business development that most of us students found really boring and challenging to complete, with some people wanting to give up on the course entirely at this stage - HOWEVER I did find it useful in helping me shape up my coaching business so I think the pain was worth the gain there!

Challenging and Satisfying – I found studying at the Life Coaching Academy to be a great experience. Despite the challenging workload, the journey was rewarding. The trainers were not only experienced and practicing coaches themselves, but also committed to ensuring every student had what they need to become a great coach. I particularly appreciated the flexibility of the… Read more

program being entirely online, allowing me to participate from anywhere, and being able to increase and decrease the pace when I needed it. The online environment also allowed me to get to know classmates from across Australia and internationally.

One of the highlights of the program was the opportunity to coach and be coached by other students. It was great to share the course challenges with others, and I now have a network that continues beyond the course. The course has provided me the practical foundation and the confidence to start my own coaching business, as well as skills I can use in all areas of life.

Enjoyable, educational and rewarding experience – I am very pleased and satisfied I decided to study coaching with The Life Coaching Academy. I thoroughly enjoyed the course. My invaluable learning was the importance and relevance of listening, building rapport and partnering in the personal growth journey, helping clients to overcome obstacles, build confidence, and create a fulfilling life,… Read more

achieving their goals.

The course material was extremely interesting and stimulating, tutors were engaging, administration was supportive, considerate and very helpful whilst my mentor was wonderful!

The modules are comprehensive and the material on LCA’s portal is extensive. The combination of theory and practical applications guaranteed a continuous learning experience. The course being self-paced allowed for flexibility which was attractive for me.

Great Course with Great Support – The LCA professional life coaching course was the first vocational course I have ever done but I'm so glad I did it with the LCA. The support and encouragement you get from the FB group is amazing. Also, a special shout out to Peter who is always available for any questions re the course, to Deb who is just amazing and explains everything so well… Read more

and is very supportive, to Niki who is fantastic at explaining everything and terrific at helping you get organized, to Marli who an absolute pro at NLP and will make sure you understand everything and go the extra mile. Overall, I think that if you get organized from the very beginning, make good use of the given material, not overthink every assignment but trust yourself and count on the help of your mentors and the FB group you will thoroughly enjoy completing this course!

LCA is a NO-BRAINER – My Life Coaching course at the LCA exceeded all my expectations! The content is completely up to date and covers all the areas you need to become a life coach and start your business. One of the highlights is the extensive practice time for coaching skills. This truly helps you gain confidence as a coach, and by the time you finish the course, you… Read more

are completely familiarized with delivering a full coaching session. You can apply and strengthen your coaching skills throughout the course, so you are ready to coach clients as soon as you complete it.

The staff are excellent human beings. The administrative team is always there to help answer any questions you may have, and the professors are great coaches who provide valuable feedback and tips. For me, the Life Coaching Academy is a no-brainer, and I'm looking forward to continuing my learning journey with their amazing additional workshops and short courses to further improve my skills and coaching knowledge.

Thanks, LCA!

A dream come true – I recently completed my studies at the LCA, and I couldn't be more pleased with my experience. As a teacher, finding courses that fit into my busy schedule was crucial, and the LCA's online offerings were perfect for this. The flexibility of the courses allowed me to learn at my own pace and according to my availability, which was incredibly… Read more

convenient. The quality of education provided was top-notch. The instructors were perfect in every aspect—knowledgeable, supportive, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure students understood the material. Their expertise and dedication made the learning process smooth and enjoyable. Overall, the LCA has exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a flexible and high-quality online education. Thank you, LCA, for such a wonderful learning experience!

Great course, worth investment! – Very thorough course, knowledgeable and personable educators, great course content and a great space to meet likeminded people. I never thought an online course would bring so much community vibe! Would highly recommend.