2026 CLASSES: Jan 17/18 – Feb 7/8 – Mar 7/8 Register Here
EARLY BIRD: Apr 11/12 – May 9/10 – Jun 6/7 Register Here
Life Coaching Institute of America
International Coaching Federation Credentialed Coach Training
Life Coaching Institute of America (LCIA) is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) LEVEL 1 Accredited coach training program, serving students since 2011. Life Coaching Institute of America offers three (3) exemplar coach training classes to choose from. Become a credentialed ICF coach from the convenience of your home in three (3) weekends.
Motivational Interviewing provides guidance and a communication skill set to ensure that the ICF Code of Ethics and Core Competencies are integrated into the student’s professional training and development.
Our class size features a maximum of 14 students with a ratio of 1 trainer to 7 students. As you inquire about coaching programs, ask about the ratio of trainers to students. Individualized attention is key.
2026 CLASSES: Jan 17/18 – Feb 7/8 – Mar 7/8 Register Here
EARLY BIRD: Apr 11/12 – May 9/10 – Jun 6/7 Register Here
2026 Class Schedule
Our upcoming classes are all via ZOOM and are held over the 2 days of the weekend dates below from 10:00am to 3:00pm (CST) each day.
Jan - Mar 2026
January 17 & 18
February 7 & 8
March 7 & 8
Apr-Jun 2026
April 11 & 12
May 9 & 10
June 6 & 7
2026
TBD
TBD
TBD
LCIA has three (3) courses to choose from
70-hr ICF LEVEL 1 Coaching Education
$4,560.00
Virtual Training
30 hours synchronous coaching education
30 hours asynchronous coaching education
10 hours ICF Mentor Coaching
Observed Coaching Sessions with Feedback
ICF ACC Evaluations
Class size limited to 14 students
Payment Plan available
60-hr ICF LEVEL 1 Partial Certificate of Completion
$3,6000.00
Virtual Training
30 hours synchronous coaching education
30 hours asynchronous coaching education
Observed Coaching Sessions with Feedback
Class size limited to 14 students
Payment Plan available
10-hour ICF Mentor Coaching
$1,200.00
Virtual Training
10 hours of mentor coaching
7 group sessions
3 individual sessions
Group class size limited to 10
Payment Plan available
Questions about getting started?
- Do you offer payment plans?
- Is there an offer if I register early?
- I am ready to be certified! How do I sign up for an upcoming LCIA coach certification class?
- What is your refund policy?
Yes, we do! For the 60 & 70 Hour Levels, you pay a down payment and then monthly installments. There are no admin fees and we don’t charge interest.
Contact us directly to find out more and get started with our payment installment plans.
Call 877-599-5242
Of course! Our Pre-Registration/Early Bird special is a 20% savings. Tuition must paid in full 2 weeks prior to the start of class.
70 & 60 Hour EARLY REGISTRATION PRICING: 20% off UNTIL 2 weeks before start of class.
All tuition must be paid in full the day before the class begins.
Registration is simple! Just visit our “Register” page and choose your desired course and your desired class that includes the specific dates for on-line/virtual training.
Submit your selection and payment online through pay-pal or you may call us directly at (877) 599-5242 to process your registration over the phone. Our cancelation policy applies to both on-line registration and registrations conducted over the phone.
We make things convenient for our candidates and pledge to serve you with excellence and ease.
Registration, Refund, and Cancellation Information for all courses that LCIA offers can be found on our full FAQ page.
Your pathway to becoming an ICF, ACC Credentialed Coach
Our training program has proven to be transformational for our graduates and their future clients. Complete your 60 hours of coach training and 10 hours of mentor coach training all with Life Coaching Institute of America!
LCIA provides students with interactive training, coaching practicum and guidance/feedback from the trainers. Upon your successful completion of coaching education you will be well prepared to sit for your ICF ACC Credentialing Exam.
We’d love to chat with you about your coaching education. Call (877) 599-5242 or we can schedule a ZOOM meeting.
LCIA provides evidence-based training in Motivational Interviewing (MI), coupled with the pure philosophy of coaching, per the International Coaching Federation (ICF) gold standard.
What is a Certified Professional Coach?
A Certified Coach is a professional that has a desire to partner and collaborate with individuals, groups or businesses to evaluate, strategize and assist others in reaching their goals. With intensive and interactive training, Life Coaching Institute of America (LCIA) will provide you a learning opportunity to grow into an exceptional Coach. LCIA coaching students will be educated about the benefits of coaching and the specifics about our profession that sets us apart from other helping professions.
About LCIA
We train exceptional ICF Coaches to be change-makers in the lives of others. Our coaches become life influencers in partnership with their clients.
The founders, Gina Barritt and Leslie Schultz, have married the ICF Code of Ethics and Core Competencies and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to provide Pure Philosophy of coach training.
Our Pure Philosophy encompasses the ICF Code of Ethics, ICF Core Competencies and the SPIRIT of Motivational Interviewing.
Articles
Our blog features articles, resources and news about Life Coaching, highlights our prior graduates, and expands upon skills and knowledge of our course.
The Intersection of ICF Core Competencies and Motivational Interviewing
MI is the secret sauce to embodying the ICF Code of Ethics and Core Competencies. You might be wondering how. In a nutshell we’ll attempt to connect the dots!
Sustain Talk vs Change Talk
Effective coaching provides the client the opportunity to begin building their bridge from sustain talk to change talk.
Thought-Provoking Conversation
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential”.
