Life Skills Coach Certificate Phase 2:

Foundation of Life Skills Coaching


Life Skills is an indispensable training program for group leaders, coaches and facilitators delivering adult learning programs.

The Life Skills Coach Certificate training programs are rooted in the principles and philosophy of the Saskatchewan NewStart model of adult education and utilize the lesson plan as a template for designing experiential workshops that engage learners cognitively, physically and effectively.

A printable flyer for the Certificate program can be downloaded via PDF.

Who this course is for


  • Women and men
  • Professionals, students, consultants, trainers
  • New and experienced group leaders in health care, social services, employment, youth, disabilities, corrections, human resources
  • Facilitators who want to improve their leadership skills and confidence
  • Group leaders who want to design and deliver their own workshops
  • Supervisors who want to improve group motivation and dynamics
  • People seeking professional development
  • Students or professionals entering community or social work

Phase 2 - Dynamics of Life Skills Coaching

Prerequisite: Foundations of Life Skills Coaching


This five-day course provides the skills to facilitate group dynamics, address disruptive group behaviour and build confidence as a professional group leader. It is recommended that participants accumulate 60 hours facilitating Life Skills groups before attending this program.

By the end of this course participants will:

  • Understand the principles and application of the Life Skills model
  • Understand the structural components of lesson design
  • Be able to identify the impact of behaviour in groups
  • Understand appropriate interventions for challenging behaviour
  • Understand about the roles and responsibilities of Life Skills coaches
  • Create a path for continued professional development


Course Fee: $975 regular / $675 students*

Course materials include The NEW Dynamics of Life Skills Coaching textbook.

*Student fee available only for Toronto Sessions. Proof of student transcript required.

Testimonials


“Focused, intense and fun. Training at its best!”

“I finally realized the reasons behind the uneven participation I get from my clients in group activities.”


"Phase 1 enlightened me, but Phase 2 transformed me."