There is no degree required to be a life coach. Unlike academic institutions (such as Universities), life coach training organizations do not need to be accredited by a governing body because there exists no accrediting institution in the field of life coaching. There is no license required to be a life coach.

Can you call yourself a life coach without certification?

Life coaching is a fast-growing field but isnt regulated by any state or federal agency. There is no licensing requirement. Anyone who wants to be a life coach can pursue the profession. Certification lets others know you have specific training and are serious about the career.

Can anyone be a life coach?

Anyone can set themselves up as a life coach and charge hefty fees for trying to help people achieve goals or desires in their personal or professional lives. At the same time, the coaching industry is booming. She recalls an incident when she had just graduated as a life coach.

How Do Life coaches make money?

Executive Coach earnings: $12,000 to $25,000 per client. Life Coach earnings: $100 – $400 per hour, usually translating to $1000 – $4000 per client. If an executive coach makes between $12,000 and $25,000 a client, then lets be conservative and say you charge $15,000 per client.