Image: Meet Graduate Luigia Torrisi, founder of Coach for a Healthy Life (Dip Coaching/Lifestyle) Luigia works in the NHS as a health coach. 
Hold an internationally accredited diploma in coaching that meets the extensive international credentialing placing you in an elite group of coaches!

** NOTICE ** October intake FULL, waitlist only. January 2027 enrolments now open (7 spots). Enrol now to confirm your place *

Overview

The Diploma in Coaching for Lifestyle & Wellbeing is the first of its kind internationally, providing coaches with a gold-standard qualification for people who want to coach professionally, expand an existing health career or build a coaching practice grounded in evidence-informed, whole-person wellbeing. It combines two integrated areas of expertise: ICF-accredited coach training and specialist health, lifestyle and wellbeing education: ensuring you hold globally recognised credentialing and future proofing your career. This diploma has international equivalency to diplomas and degrees around the world.
Unlike programmes focused primarily on theory or generic coaching models, this diploma integrates immersive ICF-accredited coach training with specialised study in human nutrition, wellness, integrative health, psychology, mental health and trauma awareness, professional practice, marketing and business development. You’ll observe coaching in action, practise within small groups, receive personalised feedback, enjoy private 1-2-1 mentoring sessions and develop the confidence to support meaningful, sustainable behaviour change.

Well College Global offers the only health and wellness coaching diploma bringing together the international gold standard in coaching, ICF Level 1 Accredited Coaching Certification, with accredited health training including PCI (NHS) recognition, EMCC accreditation and full UKIHCA approval. Six mandatory units and at least three electives allow you to tailor your qualification across areas including women’s health and hormones, gut health, sports nutrition, nutrition psychology and non-diet coaching. You can also choose to co-qualify as a Women’s Health & Wellness Coach without adding further study time or cost.
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The programme is designed for aspiring health and wellness coaches, healthcare professionals, nutrition and fitness professionals, lifestyle medicine practitioners and existing coaches seeking specialist health expertise and a respected professional pathway.

Future Proof Your Career

Develop professional coaching expertise alongside specialised knowledge in nutrition, integrative health, wellbeing and behaviour change.

Your units of study

The Diploma in Coaching for Lifestyle & Wellbeing Management comprises of a stand alone Accredited International Coaching Federation Certificate (ICF). The Certified Coaching Professional is weekly classes, over 6 months, and is a truly immersive deep coach training experience.
The self-paced diploma units of study include five core nutrition, health and wellness coaching units with your choice of at least three electives that speak to your niche and passion. Your diploma units of study can be undertaken before, during or after the ICF training.
If you want to truly future proof your coaching career this is the programme for you; with our highest most extensive accreditation, no matter what direction you're looking to go, you'll be covered.

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Six core units

Included for every student: professional coach training and essential health and wellbeing foundations.

DNHC501 · CORE UNIT

Psychology & Wellbeing Foundations

DNHC501

Explore psychology, motivation, habits and behaviour change. Build the foundations for client-led health and wellbeing coaching that supports meaningful lifestyle goals.

DNHC502 · CORE UNIT

Human Nutrition

DNHC502

Build evidence-informed human nutrition knowledge, from nutrients and dietary guidelines to food choices across life stages. Bring greater confidence to nutrition coaching.

DNHC503 · CORE UNIT

Wellbeing Management & Coaching Practices

DNHC503

Turn coaching theory into practice. Develop session structure, communication skills and practical tools to help clients explore goals and create sustainable lifestyle change.

DNHC504 · CORE UNIT

Mental Health & Trauma Awareness

DNHC504

Deepen your mental health and trauma awareness. Learn to recognise concerns, respond thoughtfully and identify appropriate support and referral pathways in coaching.

DNHC507 · CORE UNIT

Certified Coaching Professional (ICF Accreditation)

DNHC507

Develop professional coaching skills through live small-group training, observed practice and mentoring. Build confidence in listening, questioning and client-led change.

DNHC508 · CORE UNIT · COMPLIMENTARY

Chronic Disease Guidelines

DNHC508

Learn to find credible chronic disease guidelines and health resources. Understand support services and referral pathways to inform your health and wellbeing coaching.

Choose your electives

Select at least three from the options below to personalise your diploma.

DNHC509 · ELECTIVE

Women’s Health & Hormones

DNHC509

Explore women’s health, menstrual cycles, hormones and menopause. Deepen your understanding of women’s wellbeing across life stages to inform your coaching conversations.

DNHC510 · ELECTIVE

The Gut & Microbiome

DNHC510

Explore digestion, gut health and the microbiome’s links with hormones, immunity and wellbeing. Learn about food, prebiotics, probiotics and approaches to gut health.

DNHC511 · ELECTIVE

Non-Diet Approach to Coaching

DNHC511

Explore client-led non-diet coaching, weight bias and body image. Develop a supportive approach to conversations about food, health and wellbeing beyond dieting.

DNHC512 · ELECTIVE

Nutrition Psychology, Food Choices & Eating Habits

DNHC512

Understand the psychology behind food choices, preferences and eating habits. Bring greater insight to your coaching conversations about nutrition and behaviour change.

DNHC513 · ELECTIVE

Ayurvedic Lifestyle & Nutrition

DNHC513

Discover Ayurvedic lifestyle and nutrition foundations. Explore mind–body wellbeing and traditional approaches to balance as you broaden your holistic health knowledge.

DNHC514 · ELECTIVE

Sports Nutrition for Optimal Performance

DNHC514

Explore sports nutrition and fuelling for activity and performance. Build knowledge relevant to coaching active clients and those with an interest in physical wellbeing.

DNHC515 · ELECTIVE

Botanical Healing: An Introduction to Herbal Medicine

DNHC515

Explore herbal medicine traditions and the relationship between plants and wellbeing. Broaden your understanding of botanical healing, evidence and natural health.

DNHC516 · ELECTIVE

Super Foods & Nutrition

DNHC516

Explore functional nutrition and food compounds. Assess health claims and distinguish credible nutrition information from sensationalised food trends.

The programme in detail

HOW YOU WILL LEARN ▼
Learning and teaching
There are a diverse number of learning experiences within the Lifestyle Diploma including small 1:1 group tutorials over a period of six weeks, 1:1 mentor and feedback session, webinars, presentations, group discussions, and peer coaching sessions.
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Assessment methods
Well College Global offers various assessment tasks for each unit, including multiple-choice and short-answer questions, written reflections, case studies and practice coaching. These assessments cover all learning outcomes and must be passed to achieve the qualification. Assessments are internally marked and externally quality-assured before certification.

Learning at WCG
The classes you take will vary based on your course, offering different formats for meaningful interaction with staff, industry professionals, and peers. WCG courses focus on active learning rather than passive large-scale lectures, with content typically provided online through readings, videos, and other on-demand materials. All classes are in small groups, and you'll be studying with others from around the world, largely from the UK, Europe, and then Australia and NZ, although we have students from 103 different countries. Our instructors are largely based in the Northern Hemisphere. 
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REVIEW THE PROGRAMME STRUCTURE ▼
TWO INTEGRATED AREAS, 1 INCREDIBLE JOUNEY!

CERTIFIED COACHING PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM (ICF Accredited Coach Training) 
The Certified Coaching Professional Programme consists of 21 small group, immersive, live coach mentoring classes (via Zoom) once a week (for 2-3 hours) designed to cover International Coaching Federation (ICF) coaching framework to a highly competent level. Whether you're looking to coach in a specific area or for ICF credentialing you'll be ready and confident to coach clients. ​​
DIPLOMA HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE UNITS
Eight individual self-paced 'lifestyle and wellbeing' units of study which can be completed before, during or after the Certified Coaching Professional training. The units are provided online (with additional small group classes via Zoom in all timezones), students have ongoing access, these units are self-paced. The eight units of study include 5 mandatory units (refer outline below), and at least 3 electives of your choice; you are co-creating your learning and can lean into your areas of interest. Students enrolling via an Upfront Bundle can select their fourth bonus elective from the whole suite of electives. 

​UNIQUE TO WELL COLLEGE - CO-QUALIFICATION AS A WOMEN'S HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACH
Without additional cost or time coaches are able to gain a co-qualification as a Certified Women's Health Coach. By simply selecting the two below electives graduates are conferred this qualification also. 
  • DNHC509: Women's Health and Hormones
  • DNHC510: The Gut and Microbiome
ASSESSMENTS ▼
PCERTIFIED COACHING PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM (ICF) 
DNHC507 Coach Training for Professional Accreditation 
This unit is an immersive and experiential learning experience, there are no essays or exams, you'll demonstrate your growth and coaching capacity as you move through the training via coaching application, private mentoring sessions, and attendance.
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ICF Requirements 
  • Attend at least 80% of classes
  • Complete three 1:1 personal mentoring sessions
  • And over the course of the training complete reflective tasks to demonstrate coaching growth.
To apply to ICF you’ll submit your Level 1 certificate from Well College along with a coaching log of 100 hours. You will have the opportunity to gain as many of the hours as you wish during your training. Or, alternative you’ll continue completing your hours after your training. NB: Cost of ICF credentialing and membership is external to the above CCP program.

DIPLOMA UNITS 
The 'lifestyle and wellbeing' subjects can be completed before, during or after the Certified Coaching Professional training. Each unit offers various assessment tasks, including multiple-choice and short-answer questions, written reflections, case studies and practice coaching. These assessments cover all learning outcomes and must be passed to achieve the qualification. Assessments are internally marked and externally quality-assured before certification.
Take your coaching to the gold standard with the world’s first lifestyle coaching diploma, offering ICF accreditation and UKIHCA full practitioner-level membership. Training that is internationally recognised, and tailored to your passion. 

International Recognition

Approval by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) ensures high standards in holistic and complementary health education, and provides learners recognition in this space.

​Now an ELCAS Approved Learning Provider for eligible UK Armed Forces personnel, Service Leavers and Veterans.
​Well College Global proudly supports eligible UK Armed Forces personnel, Service Leavers and Veterans to access flexible, career-focused education through ELCAS-approved study pathways.
Courses approved:
  1. Level 5 Diploma in Nutrition & Health Coaching  [ELCAS Course Code: 610/2579/3]
  2. Level 5 Diploma in Coaching for Lifestyle & Wellbeing Management [ELCAS Course Code: 610/2580/X]

Meet our graduates

"I cannot believe I have reached the end of an incredible journey of learning and a whole new path for me. I have loved every second of my learning with Well College, every single member of the team that I have had contact with have been so kind, supportive and knowledgeable so thank you.

You guys have launched a whole new chapter in my life, I am now enrolled on a Masters in Nutrition and I am so excited about stepping into my new role as a health coach and hopefully future nutritionist."
Suzie Wilson, Suzie Wellness Health Coaching
Level 5 Diploma in Coaching for Lifestyle & Wellbeing 

Fees

OPTION 1 
FLEXIBLE PAY-AS-YOU-GO 
PROGRESS AT A PACE THAT SUITS YOU
Certified Coaching Professional Programme (ICF Training)
$4,119 over 9-months 
Contact office for details
Remaining Individual Units and Fees
Start with your first unit, add remaining units as you go
Total $2,598 (pending unit choices)
$6,787 AUD
​Approx £ 3,400.00
No set up fees. No interest. Conditions apply - see T&Cs
OPTION 2
UPFRONT BUNDLE
ALL INCLUSIVE PLUS BONUS EXTRAS:
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1. Discount on your fees
2. BONUS additional elective
3. Professionally designed, fully customisable coaching templates
4. Private mentoring with Director, Leanne Cooper
​5. Three business webinars (digital media, website design, pricing)
Extras: total value $1,095
​Total value: $7,812​
$6,017 AUD
Approx: ​£3,050 / $4,029 USD
OPTION 3
UPFRONT EARLY BIRD
Enrol 8+ weeks prior to 1st week of term
INCLUDES AN UPFRONT EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT, PLUS BONUS EXTRAS
1. Discount on your fees
2. BONUS additional elective
3. Professionally designed, fully customisable Coaching Templates
4. Private mentoring with Director, Leanne Cooper
​5. Three business webinars (digital media, website design, pricing)
Extras: total value $1,095
​Total value: $7,812
$5,717 AUD
Pay in your chosen currency at the store. Or bank transfer in your currency; Contact the office.
Ongoing Coach Development

No additional Expense! Just Ongoing Professional Development for Health and Wellness Coaches!

Your professional development doesn’t end when you graduate.

Students and alumni receive complimentary ongoing access to live, small-group classes across coaching practice, health and wellbeing application, and business development. These rotating sessions help you continue building practical capability, professional confidence and current industry knowledge throughout your coaching career.

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Coaching Practice

Explore advanced coaching approaches, real-world client cases and practical challenges involved in supporting meaningful, sustainable behaviour change.

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Health & Wellbeing in Practice

Continue learning through nutrition deep-dives, functional testing discussions, mental health red flags and emerging areas of health and wellbeing practice.

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Business Development

Build confidence around finding ideal clients, marketing your services and developing a credible, sustainable health and wellness coaching practice.

Included during your studies. Free ongoing access for alumni.

Return after graduation to refresh your knowledge, explore new topics and continue learning alongside an active professional coaching community.

Explore Live Classes

Class topics rotate throughout the year and are subject to the current schedule and availability.

Beyond the Course

Personalised Benefits for our Well College Community

Your training is supported by practical resources, professional benefits and an active coaching community. These inclusions are designed to help you move confidently from study into professional health and wellness coaching practice.

Move Into Practice

Graduate Launcher Pack & Resources

Access practical guidance to help you explore professional registration, insurance and the first steps involved in establishing your coaching practice.

Learn, Revisit, Refresh

Ongoing Course Access

Return to your online course content and available class recordings whenever you need to refresh your knowledge, revisit a topic or reconnect with your learning.

Professional Benefits

Exclusive Benefits and Savings

Access offers on our newly released courses, professional nutrition applications, coaching applications, holistic health tools, supplements, insurance and access to functional testing and laboratories.

Connection That Continues

Student and Graduate Communities

Connect through supportive online communities where students and graduates can ask questions, share achievements and remain connected with peers and mentors.

Support for Your Own Wellbeing

Eligible students can access subsidised online counselling and mental health coaching with a registered counsellor for support with stress, burnout, life transitions and personal wellbeing.

Course access, student benefits, community participation and subsidised wellbeing services are subject to current programme terms, eligibility and availability.

Career Options

Empower lives, including your own with the gold-standard Diploma in Lifestyle Coaching from Well College Global!
Completing the Diploma in Coaching for Lifestyle Wellbeing from Well College Global opens up diverse career opportunities in the coaching, health and wellness industry. We are seeing more employers requiring coaches to hold ICF level training; it's critical to future proof your career with the option to gain ICF credentialing at any time in the future. Graduates can work independently or within organisations, guiding individuals toward sustainable lifestyle, career and personal improvements. With international recognition, this qualification allows for global career prospects.

Many graduates choose to become private lifestyle coaches, running their own businesses and working with clients one-on-one or in groups. This flexible career path allows for specialisation in areas like retirement health, stress management, or nutrition, with coaching available both online and in person.

Opportunities also exist within corporate wellness programmes, wellness centres, spas and clinics, and health retreats, where lifestyle coaches help improve employee wellbeing and client health. These roles often involve collaborating with other professionals, such as dietitians and fitness experts, to create effective wellness initiatives.
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For those passionate about education and advocacy, lifestyle coaches can run workshops, create online programmes, or contribute to community health initiatives. Many also build their brands through public speaking, blogging, and content creation on health-related topics.
Lastly, this diploma is a great addition to careers in health and fitness, helping professionals like personal trainers and yoga instructors enhance their services. By integrating coaching techniques, they can support long-term behaviour change, leading to better client outcomes and business growth.

Meet our Faculty 

"As an exercise professional the addition of the nutrition, health and wellness subjects in the program has enabled me to expand the clients I coach and to support them to to grow their wellbeing agency. I have to say the group training in the Certified Coaching Professional Programme was second to none. I felt so blessed to learn in real time with a group of Coaches, who just like me, wanted to be able to support their clients in the best way possible. Being trained by highly experienced Coaches, having the opportunity to observe others coaching, and having my coaching critiqued completely transformed the way I coach. I absolutely recommend this training to all Coaches."
Nikki  has since gone and and is now a PCC ICF coach, qualified mentor and supervisor and is an instructor in a number of our programmes.
Nikki Spagnolo,
PCC ICF Coach, Accredited Mentor and Supervisor, Accredited Health Coach, Instructor Well College Global
Certified Coach Professional

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What's the difference between CCP and THE DIPLOMA? ▼
CCP is the coach training required by all the accrediting bodies. It enables you to credential with ICF who are the international gold standard in coaching. It is possible to undertake just CCP on its own.

The Diploma means you are an accredited coach with additional specialised (degree level) nutrition, health and wellbeing training, and in turns makes you eligible to join a health coaching associations such as UKIHCA, EMCC, and HCANZA.
CAN I JUST DO THE CERTIFIED COACHING PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME? ▼
Absolutely! If you already have a  health background and are just looking to add a coaching qualification you may like to just complete the Certified Coaching Professional Programme.

Even after you complete the Certified Coaching Programme you can add nutrition, health and wellbeing diploma subjects at a latter time.
Do I have to enrol into the diploma? ▼
No, this is also optional. We appreciate many of our coaches hold existing qualifications in health and social sciences and may not require a diploma. If you are a coach looking to add 'health and wellbeing coaching' we recommend you refer to our gap training which enables you to complete the four health and wellbeing subjects without the diploma registration.

If at a later stage you decide you would like to add the diploma you simply add the Learner Registration Fee. Once you hold the diploma your qualification is shown as a Level 5 Diploma in Coaching for Lifestyle and Wellbeing Management, it is highly sought after in the corporate, speaking and professional coaching space.
CREDITS AND EXEMPTIONS FOR PRIOR LEARNING ▼
If you hold a degree or relevant study in human nutrition you are likely to gain a credit exemption for the Human Nutrition subject (including a fees exemption). Contact the office.
WHEN SHOULD I START? ▼
An ideal time for coaches to enrol into the diploma (but not essential) is a number of months prior to the start of coaching classes. You’ll then have the opportunity to complete some of your health self-paced subjects, and then come back to any remaining ones when ready. This also secures your spot in Coaching Programme.
I AM ALREADY AN ICF COACH, IS THERE HEALTH AND WELLBEING GAP TRAINING? ▼
READ MORE ABOUT COACH GAP TRAINING HERE ▼
WILL I GET BUSINESS SUPPORT TO START MY BUSINESS? ▼
Absolutely - Our live business-ready workshops support you to transition from student to professional with confidence, covering client attraction, discovery calls, pricing, and real-world practice skills.
Your faculty coaches will also mentor you in business acumen.

Get Well College credentialed

Showcase your expertise with pride! All graduates receive exclusive, industry-recognised badges to display across platforms, demonstrating their qualifications and credibility. These badges help build trust, giving clients and businesses confidence in your certification. Share them across your your digital and social platforms.

Testimonials from Graduates

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