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Are you a nutrition professional looking for an accredited Coaching Qualification?

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Zest4life and the Health Coaches Academy have collaborated to develop the Coaching Certificate for Nutrition and Healthcare Professionals. This new 12-week course is the perfect opportunity to gain important behaviour change and health coaching skills, obtain an accredited certificate and open doors to new clients and business opportunities.

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Enrol now to take advantage of the prestigious Zest4life Award.

15 places are available providing a saving of £250.

It’s perfect if you:

  • Wish to deepen your behaviour change skills and broaden your scope of practice into the transformative world of health and wellness coaching.

  • Would love to gain a professional coaching qualification and have the option to join the Association for Coaching, the UK’s most respected coaching association.

  • Aspire to achieve accreditation with the Personal Care Institute (PCI), unlocking opportunities to apply for health coaching roles within the NHS.

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Coaching Certificate

STUDY MODE: Part-time, flexible hours. 

​COURSE LENGTH: 12 Weeks

LEARNING HOURS: 100 Hours

INTAKE DATES: wc 10 March or wc 22nd September

A choice of times are available for the 100 minute CORE Group Mentor weekly sessions. We will do our best to accommodate your preferences: Tuesday 10am, Thursday 12.30 and 5.00pm

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QUALIFICATION:

  • Health Coaches Academy (HCA) Certificate in Coaching

  • Association for Coaching Award

  • Personalised Care Institute (PCI) -  Foundations of Health Coaching

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Learning outcomes

Understand the Transformative Power of Coaching:

Gain clarity on what coaching is, its history, and how it uniquely differs from nutritional therapy and other talking practices

Master Coaching Techniques:

Learn a whole range of new coaching techniques and achieve mastery in using the GREATER Coaching model confidently and professionally within nutrition consultations to achieve far greater client outcomes

Understand Client Dynamics:

Customise nutrition sessions with strategies based on personality types, social styles, and learning preferences.

Master Complex Conversations:

Learn the powerful skills of constructive feedback, respectful challenging, accountability and holding the space for the client throughout the behaviour change process

Real-World Practice:

Grow your confidence as a coach through reflection, reviewing nutrition case studies and completing 20 hours of coaching practice with full guidance. 

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What's included?

This comprehensive course is accredited by the well-respected Association for Coaching, meeting their rigorous Award-level standards.  It is also accredited by the Personalised Care Institute (PCI), enabling graduates to apply for health coaching roles within the NHS. 

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CORE Group Mentoring 

A unique feature of the Health Coaches Academy course is the weekly mentoring sessions with specialist mentors.

You will join a mentoring group led by a highly experienced coach and mentor who teaches and demonstrates the HCA GREAT Coaching process, which underpins coaching behavioural change.

The sessions are 100 minutes and you will have the opportunity to develop and practise your coaching skills in break out rooms, while receiving constructive feedback from your peers.

Coach, Connect & Support Sessions

With up to six Coach, Connect & Support sessions to choose from per month, you will have regular interaction with our senior training team and guest speakers. These sessions cover topics such as coaching, behavioural change, nutrition, health, and student spotlights, ensuring you stay inspired throughout your training.

These sessions also provide the opportunity to connect and practise in small breakout groups with your peers.

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Lyn Hatch, Professional Health Coach & HCA Mentor

Online Learning Academy

You will gain access to the Health Coaches Academy Online Learning Academy, where you will work through five engaging modules at your own pace.

Each module is packed with comprehensive coaching content, video presentations, interactive quizzes, and opportunities to reflect on your learning. To solidify your understanding, you will also complete one main assignment at the end of each module.


 

1-Day Special Guest
Speaker Event

Attend one of HCA's online 1-Day Special Live Events where you'll meet and learn from their senior training team and special industry guests as they cover different areas of coaching and wellbeing.

These events provide an opportunity to connect with the HCA core team and meet fellow students during coaching practice breakout sessions.

 

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Marcelle Dubruel, Nutritional Therapist, Health Coach & HCA Mentor

Coaching Clinics

Every month, you can join HCA's 90-minute Coaching Clinic, where you will witness expert coaching in action with Nutritional Therapist and Mentor, Marcelle Dubruel. Watch as the GREAT Coaching model transforms goals into achievable actions.

Each session concludes with an engaging open group feedback session, offering you the chance to learn, share, and refine your own coaching skills.

Coaching Practice Case Studies

The course is designed to immerse you in coaching by giving you plenty of opportunities to practise with fellow students. To further hone your coaching skills, you'll also work with volunteers from your own network or clients- people eager to make positive life changes.

You'll complete 20 hours of coaching practice, including 10 hours of volunteer case study work with full guidance provided. This hands-on experience will not only reinforce your learning but also empower you to make a real impact from the start!

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Book a call with Zest4life today.

Discover how coaching can enhance the way you support nutrition clients

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"COACHING HAS HELPED ME TO UNLOCK MY PATIENT'S POTENTIAL, ALLOWING THEM TO ACHIEVE LASTING CHANGE."

After being in the health profession for 30 years, as a homeopath, nutritionist and personal trainer, I often felt frustrated with clients coming to me enthusiastically asking for help but shortly afterwards, being non-compliant and struggling to follow through with the plan of action I had prescribed.

 

When I came across coaching, I was hooked! It has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to ask the right questions to make clients feel empowered. As a result, those I work with feel more involved and accountable, leading to sustainable habits and higher commitment levels. 

 

The key difference is that they now feel actively involved in their own journey. They have an intrinsic understanding of what works for them and just need the right support and space to achieve it. Coaching has enabled me to unlock this potential.

KATE COUCHMAN, NUTRITIONIST, HOMEOPATH AND HCA GRADUATE

HCA Certificate in Coaching Syllabus

The course consists of five core modules with lots of exciting topics to learn in each one, covering the foundations of coaching through to the behavioural change process.
 

Foundations of Coaching

FOUNDATIONS

OF COACHING

Coaching Models & Personality Types

COACHING MODELS & WORKING WITH DIFFERENT PERSONALITY TYPES

Client Profiling

CLIENT PROFILING AND GETTING CLEAR ON WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE

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SETTING SMARTER 

GOALS

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LISTENING SKILLS & 

BUILDING RAPPORT

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OVERCOMING BARRIERS AND CHALLENGES

Achieving and maintaining success

ACHIEVING RESULTS AND MAINTAINING SUCCESS

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COACHING

AGREEMENTS

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HISTORY & ORIGINS 

OF COACHING

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THE GREAT COACHING

MODEL

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WHY CHANGE IS A MUST, A CLIENT CENTRED APPROACH

Getting ready to coach

COACHING RELATIONSHIP

SKILLS

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EXPLORING A FIXED VS 

GROWTH MINDSET

Taking committed actions

TAKING COMMITTED ACTION, SEEING REAL RESULTS

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COACHING,

MENTORING & GIVING ADVICE

Overcoming barriers and challenges

GETTING READY

TO COACH

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"THE CASE STUDIES COMPONENT OF THE HEALTH COACHES ACADEMY COURSE WAS A REAL ATTRACTION AS I WAS EAGER TO GAIN MORE EXPERIENCE WITH CLIENTS"

"I wanted to better understand the process of change and develop a deeper insight into people’s behaviours and motivations.​ One of the elements that I valued most from the course was the skill of deep listening—truly hearing what the client is communicating and reflecting back everything they express. Having access to and understanding how to use the coaching tools developed by HCA has also been transformative in my coaching practice.

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I really value my ability to now combine my skills as a Nutritional Therapist and a coach to give my clients the best of both worlds. I am also able to use health coaching as a standalone programme which allows me to see more clients. 

Overall, I found the course to be exceptional and absolutely worth the investment. It was, without a doubt, money well spent."

Caroline Roberts, Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach (ION, HCA)

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Coaching Certificate for Nutrition & Healthcare Professionals

12 WEEKS (PART-TIME)

Accredited by the Association for Coaching, the Personalised Care Institute (PCI), and NHS-recognised, this programme develops impactful communication skills, supports behaviour change, and improves client outcomes. It also increases personal fulfilment and opens doors to roles in NHS health coaching and corporate wellness.

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Enrolment & Costs

Cost: £1500

Four month payment plan is available

Zest4life Award

Enrol now to take advantage of the prestigious Zest4life Award.

15 places are available, providing a saving of £250.

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Zest4life Award price £1250.

Entry Requirements

12-week Coaching Certificate​ available to qualified nutrition and healthcare professionals only.

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Speak to one of our team

Discover how coaching can enhance the way you support nutrition clients and find out more about the fully accredited Coaching Certificate.

  • How much does Level UP cost?
    The Level UP Programme £1850 (inc VAT), Zest4life members benefits from an exclusive £250 members discount. There is a £200 registration fee which is deducted from the price of this six-month programme. The balance can either be paid as a full upfront payment or paid in six monthly instalments of £275 per month.
  • How much time commitment does the Level Up Programme take?
    The majority of Zest4life members tend to be working in their nutrition clinic, another or studying job whilst completing the Level UP mentoring programme. The 15 weekly Group Mentoring Live sessions last for 90 minutes and are on a Tuesday at 11am (UK time). You are expected to attend a minimum of 12 of the 15 weekly sessions. The first 30-minutes of the Group Mentoring Live sessions is recorded so you can catch up on the presentation from our expert mentors in the online Training Academy. The remaining 60 minutes consists of team breakout sessions, live coaching from the mentors and discussion with your peers, and these elements are not recorded. The coaching and team work is an invaluable part of the programme and needs to be attended live so that you achieve measurable progress. Members on average spend 5-8 hours per week working through the course material, attending the 15 weekly Live Group Mentoring session and submitting their business project templates. They can structure and plan their week to ensure they can fit in the programme requirements.
  • Are the Live Group Mentoring sessions recorded?
    The 15 weekly Group Mentoring Live sessions last for 90 minutes and are on a Tuesday at 11am (UK time). You are expected to attend a minimum of 12 of the 15 weekly sessions. The first 30-minutes of the Group Mentoring Live sessions is recorded so you can catch up on the presentation from our expert mentors in the online Training Academy. The remaining 60 minutes consists of team breakout sessions, live coaching from the mentors and discussion with your peers, and these elements are not recorded. The coaching and team work is an invaluable part of the programme and needs to be attended live so that you achieve measurable progress.
  • Will I receive 1-2-1 business mentoring?
    As part of the Level UP Group Mentoring Programme you will receive personalised feedback on your business project templates from an experienced business mentor and live coaching in the Live Group Mentoring sessions. You will also benefit from two 30 minute 1-2-1 mentoring sessions with a nutrition business expert during the Level UP Programme. If you are seeking personal 1-2-1 mentoring, our signature Business Growth Programme is designed for this: https://www.zest4lifebusiness.com/mentoring-programmes
  • Is the Zest4life Nutrition Resource Centre included in Level UP?
    Zest4life has one of the largest nutrition business libraries of resources in the world with over 500 pieces of ready-to-use marketing materials worth over £6500. Access to the complete Resource Centre is included within the Level UP Programme.
  • I'm not based in the UK. Is Level UP suitable for me?
    Level UP has been developed to be relevant to Nutrition Professionals in lots of different countries. We have Nutrition Business Mentors based in the UK, Ireland, France and South Africa who all contribute their knowledge and expertise to the training. We have many Zest4life members from different locations including UK, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland, Greece, South Africa, Canada, Australia and the Middle East who are making a success of their business. Wherever you are based you will be made very welcome by our diverse community.
  • Do you have Level UP intakes throughout the year?
    In 2025 there are two intakes planned- starting Tuesday 11th March and September (date TBC).
  • I'm just starting out. Am I ready?
    Level UP is designed to support you from a standing start. No website? No clients? Just an idea? We'll support you to get those essential foundations in place you need to get your first few paying clients - and you'll be off!
  • I've been in business for years, will I get enough out of it?
    We understand that as an experienced practitioner, you might already have many systems in place, but the Level Up Mentoring Programme is designed to challenge and refine even established practices. For example, many practitioners believe they have an effective website or discovery call process, but when we delve deeper, areas like client messaging, programme pricing, call-to-action clarity, or conversion rates often reveal room for improvement. The Level UP programme provides expert insights, structured accountability, and peer support to ensure you’re not just doing well but achieving your full potential. If you're open to refining your approach and tackling key areas of your business with fresh perspective, we’re confident you’ll find it highly valuable. If you’re at the stage where your systems are working super effectively and you are thinking about expanding your services by creating group programmes, courses, corporate wellness, a membership; or employing associates to scale further then our personal business mentoring programmes maybe more suitable for helping you to build up to a six-figure income: https://www.zest4life.com/progression
  • I'm already overwhelmed, will this add to this?
    What we see is that most nutrition business owners are overwhelmed because they have simply taken on too much. They are trying to juggle too many marketing strategies that are not yielding results or getting the attention of their ideal clients, following too many different business models, or being unclear on the most impactful next step for them. So, of course, it's a recipe for overwhelm and burnout. With Level UP one of the things you get is clear blueprint to follow so you are clear on the next best step for you, and can start doing less activity that has a high impact, rather than lots of activity that either doesn't work for you or isn't right for your stage of business. You will also get value feedback on your business ideas from an expert mentor who has built a successful fully booked practice, and be working to clear deadlines so that you make measurable progress within a defined timescale.
  • I think I'd like to join, but I've got a question
    If you've got a question that hasn't already been answered on this page then please drop us a line at membersupport@zest4life.com and we'll be very happy to help. And we promise we'll always give you an honest answer. We are interested in welcoming the right members - and making sure it's right for you too.
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