Life Skills Coach Certificate

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.

RESOURCES: Phase 1 Course Outline, Phase 2 Course Outline, Phase 1-2 Brochure

Foundation of Life Skills Coaching – What does this course offer?

This five-day course provides the basic skills and tools to design and deliver meaningful, experiential Life Skills workshops. Participants who meet the course requirement will earn a Phase 1 Certificate.

Understand their individual learning style
Improve their presentation skills
Understand the 6-step problem-solving strategy
Understand the stages of group development
Know how to adapt lesson content and facilitation skills to different group needs

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

Dynamics of Life Skills Coaching – What does this course offer?

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. A mandatory pre-requisite for this program is Phase 1 - Foundations of Life Skills Coaching.

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

Who are these courses 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

Where are these courses offered?

Courses are offered throughout the country. Please refer to the Life Skills Training Schedule & Registration Form for details on courses and locations.