Life Coach Certification Program
AC-Accredited School
Expert Mentorship and Community
Business Mastery
Currently enrolling for Cohort 3 of 2026
Whether you want to pivot from your current profession, add coaching to your leadership toolkit, or start something entirely new, the Jay Shetty Certification School gives you the structure, confidence, and certification to do it.
Online; self-paced + live mentorship
Learn from anywhere, with 12 hours of live training, Jay's monthly Q&As, and weekly mentoring sessions.
Certification
Includes an International Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching and Leadership Development (Level 7) that can support progression into master's programmes.
6 Months, 5-7 Hours per Week
Transform your life in six months with 5–7 hours per week. Flexible learning around work and family commitments.
3,800+ Coaches in 90+ Countries
Join a thriving global network of certified coaches. Form lifelong bonds, plus one year free access to our post-grad community.
Our Philosophy
Why this Program Exists
We're on a mission to change one billion lives through the power of coaching certification. Founded in 2020 by Jay Shetty and accredited by The Association For Coaching (AC), the Jay Shetty Certification School offers a premier, world-class coach training program centered on the belief that meaningful change starts with coaching. Jay Shetty Certification School combines three essential pillars rarely offered together:
Accredited education — accredited by the Association for Coaching (AC) at AACT level and an OTHM approved centre delivering a non-regulated International Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching and Leadership Development (Level 7).
Mentorship and community — hands-on guidance from trained mentors.
Business mastery — training to help you attract clients, price your services, and grow sustainably. We are a professional school built for transformation.
Jay’s ABC Framework & What’s Included
This isn't a course, it's a professional credential built on Jay Shetty's ABC coaching framework, a comprehensive system for cultivating peace and purpose. Through 9 steps – from Awareness and Audit to Building Habits and Competence Mastery – you'll develop the knowledge and skills to implement lasting change in yourself and your future clients.
Your Core Learning Journey:
11 video modules taught by Jay Shetty
Access to a self-study library to complete independent learning requirements
Minimum of 20 hours of unsupervised coaching practice
12 hours of live training to practice coaching skills
Weekly mentoring sessions
Weekly workshops and coaching labs
Monthly live Q&A with Jay Shetty
Access to a supportive global coaching community
108+ hours of immersive training through a blend of live workshops, on-demand modules, and peer labs
Awareness
Start by building mindfulness to cultivate self-insight. This forms the basis of acceptance.
Audit
To facilitate change, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your values, and your priorities.
Accountability
Empowerment is only possible through responsibility and commitment.
Big Goals
Don’t hold back—set SMART goals to unleash your full potential.
Building Habits
We become what we do without thinking. Reinforce your goals through your actions to make progress.
Balanced Reflection
Do you have the courage to look inside? Honest reflection will help you continue your growth trajectory.
Consistency
Your growth journey is a marathon, not a sprint. Consistent action wins the race.
Challenging Comfort
To make real progress, you’ll need to get out of your comfort zone. Raise the stakes by pushing your personal boundaries.
Competence Mastery
Perform key skills with confidence to truly thrive.
Certification & Credential Value
Upon completion, you’ll receive a Jay Shetty Certification School certificate, awarded by a school accredited by the Association for Coaching and delivered through an OTHM Approved Centre. Your certification signals to clients that you are a professionally trained coach offering a high-quality, wellness-focused service, supporting your continued professional development in coaching, leadership, and people-development fields.
Upon graduation, students are eligible to receive the International Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching and Leadership Development (Level 7), with no additional coursework required beyond the programme. This programme is designed to reflect the academic depth and rigour associated with postgraduate study and supports the continued professional development of coaches and leaders.
Completion of the programme may support progression to further postgraduate study. Some universities may consider applications from individuals who have successfully completed the programme and received their International Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching and Leadership Development (Level 7) from OTHM; however, admission is subject to each institution’s individual assessment and entry requirements.
We are an AC-accredited school that provides the certification and prepares graduates to launch professional coaching practices. International Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching and Leadership Development (Level 7) is available as an optional add-on credential with no additional coursework required beyond the programme for those seeking postgraduate-level qualification.
Learning Objectives
Master Jay Shetty's ABC Coaching Framework — Integration of Eastern philosophy, evidence-based coaching theory, and Jay’s insights into a singular curriculum for mastering Jay's distinctive coaching ABC framework, empowering clients with the tools to attain peace and purpose through 9 steps — from Awareness and Audit to Building Habits and Competence Mastery.
Build rapport and hold space for clients — acquire the tools to support clients even in challenging circumstances through active listening, empathy, and professional boundaries.
Earn your certification — receive a Jay Shetty Certification School certificate, awarded by an Association for Coaching accredited school, recognized globally as a professional credential.
Develop core coaching competencies — complete 12 hours of live training and 20 hours of unsupervised coaching practice to build real experience before serving paying clients.
Access business-building resources — learn to attract clients, price your services, and grow sustainably through our Business Launchpad, including marketing strategies and client acquisition tools.
Gain ongoing support after graduation — remain part of a global community that supports your ongoing growth and development.
Join a global coaching community — connect with 3,800+ coaches in 90+ countries through weekly community circles, mentoring sessions, and Jay Shetty's monthly live Q&As.
Optional postgraduate credential — access to International Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching and Leadership Development (Level 7), a UK postgraduate-level qualification that can support progression into master's programmes.
Questions?
Contact our admissions team at support@jayshettycoaching.com or book a 1:1 strategy session to learn if this program is right for you.
Components
In this 11-module series, Jay Shetty teaches the fundamentals of coaching through inspiring video lessons, covering topics like:
- Coaching Foundations
- Coaching Framework
- Wheel of Life
- Facilitating Change
- Creating Change
- Utilizing Change
- Overcoming Challenges
- Discovering Your Client
- Assessing Clients
- Motivating Clients
- First Session Techniques
In our comprehensive and carefully curated coaching library, you'll discover a wide range of materials for you to explore during your independent learning time. Complete and log a minimum of 33 hours of self-study activities on coaching-related topics that align with your interests, niche, or curiosity, selecting from categories like:
- Coaching Techniques
- Coaching Competencies
- Coaching Demonstrations
- Coaching Frameworks
- Coach Business Workshops
- Coach Personal Development
- Coaching Sciences
Experience 32 hours of comprehensive coach development and practice training, including:
- 12 hours of live group cohort training, focused on mastering core coaching competencies and ethical practices.
- 20 hours of 1:1 unsupervised coaching practice, where you'll refine your coaching skills with real clients.
- Conducting thorough discovery sessions to clarify the coaching process, understand client motivations, and assess the fit between coach and client.
- Completing detailed self-evaluation forms after each session to enhance self-awareness and professional growth.
- Maintaining an Unsupervised Coaching Log, ensuring you're fully prepared for your final assessment.
The final multiple-choice quiz is a summative assessment activity that measures students' overall knowledge and understanding of the program material to:
- Determine the value, significance, or extent of what students know and understand about the knowledge and skills they gained as a result of their training.
- Validate students' readiness to inspire and lead others with empathy, compassion and proven expertise.
- Confirm that our graduates are fully equipped and prepared to apply their knowledge and skills, enabling them to make a meaningful impact.
- Support students in applying the required Coaching Competencies to meet ethical, legal, and professional guidelines.
Following the successful completion of the certification program, you will gain access to Business Launchpad, a complimentary bonus program, designed to equip you with the knowledge necessary to confidently:
- Define your business mission and the impact you want to create.
- Uncover your ideal client avatar, their needs, and how to authentically connect.
- Learn to attract an audience that truly resonates with your experience and expertise.
- Build your email list — the secret weapon to a sustainable, thriving business.
By completing Business Launchpad, you will have laid a strong foundation upon which you can scale your coaching business further.
Meet Your Mentors
Learn from some of the world's leading transformational, coaching and business experts. Alongside Jay's lessons and monthly Q&A.
Jay Shetty
Jay Shetty is the co-founder and head coach. Your learning is built around three components plus a final assessment. The first component is a series of video modules taught directly by Jay Shetty, where he walks you through his signature ABC Framework for transformation and demonstrates how it’s applied in real coaching sessions. You’ll also have the opportunity to join a live group Q&A every single month with Jay during your program.
Mira Butler
Mira brings over 15 years of corporate leadership experience, including 6 years at an executive level, to her coaching practice. She works with leaders within the corporate sector, guiding them to rise up against the pressures of the modern corporate and personal world with a renewed sense of focus and clarity.
BSc, LLB, MCom, MSc, Accredited Executive Coach, Certified Coaching Supervisor, Master Transformation Coach, NLP Practitioner, Negative Emotion Therapy Practitioner.
Shahinaz Elhennawi
Shahinaz brings a spiritual and holistic lens to coaching development, with a grounded approach that focuses on community engagement and the complete customer journey. Her expertise helps students integrate mindfulness and holistic wellness practices into their coaching.
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by ICF, ACTP certification in life coaching from MML Coaching Training, ACTP certification in Co-Active Coaching, Sufi Spiritual Healing Practitioner, Certified Coaching Supervisor, Master Spiritual Healer, Resilience and Thriving facilitator, Feminine Energy Awakening Certified Moon Mother, Kidding Around Yoga facilitator.
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