Academic Life Coach Training (ICF Level 1 Certification)
Become an Academic Life Coach and Make a Lasting Impact
Training as an Academic Life Coach is an opportunity to equip students and emerging adults (ages 14+) with practical, lifelong skills for success in school, work, and life. This ICF-accredited Level 1 program—offered through WayPoint Coaching Inc.—was intentionally designed and tested for youth and teen development.
See how we coach students and emerging adults on our Students page.
You won’t just learn coaching theory. You’ll learn a proven, structured approach you can apply immediately with real students.
Accredited by the International Coaching Federation, this program gives you the foundation, tools, and confidence to coach with clarity and integrity.
Why You’ll Value This Training
- Learn a structured, evidence-based coaching model designed specifically for teens and emerging adults
- Gain practical tools you can apply immediately in coaching, education, or youth development settings
- Train from anywhere through live, interactive web-conference sessions
- Earn 62.5 coach-specific training hours toward ICF certification
- Adapt and apply the framework within schools, nonprofits, ministries, or private practice
- Join a supportive cohort focused on real-world impact, not just theory
What You’ll Learn to Help Students Do
You’ll be trained to guide students in developing the skills that shape long-term success:
- Build confidence, identity, and self-awareness
- Make intentional, values-based decisions
- Clarify direction, goals, and future vision
- Strengthen resilience, accountability, and leadership habits
Brenda is an outstanding coach and a fantastic trainer. She’s one of the few people I’ve trusted to lead training classes, and a pleasure to work with in designing solutions for schools and colleges.
Coach Training & Certification
Whether you’re stepping into professional coaching, enhancing your current work with youth, or leading a student-focused program, this training gives you a clear, practical path forward.
Program Details
Tuition:
$3,750 (reduced rate for youth advocates through partner support)
A $700 non-refundable deposit is required. Payment plans are available.
Program Length: 26 weeks
Includes:
- Weekly 2-hour live training sessions (web-based)
- 62.5 ICF coach-specific training hours
- Comprehensive curriculum materials, recordings, and coaching resources
- 10 one-on-one mentor coaching sessions
- Ongoing trainer support via email and phone
Ready to Take the Next Step?
To learn more or reserve your spot in the next cohort, contact us directly:
📞 406-270-8317
✉️ brenda@waypointcoachinginc.com
We look forward to connecting with you.
Brenda is an outstanding coach and a fantastic trainer. She’s one of the few people I’ve trusted to lead training classes, and a pleasure to work with in designing solutions for schools and colleges.
My experience in the Academic Life Coach training course with Brenda Niemeyer was incredible. Her extensive knowledge of the material, guidance and support made our time together both enriching and inspiring. It was so gratifying to take the course and learn such powerful coaching skills. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to begin a new journey in reaching youth in a positive way.
Brenda is not only an exceptional coach herself, but also an amazing teacher. Brenda’s teaching style is a perfect blend of compassion, deep insight and challenging her students to trust themselves. From the very first session, Brenda fostered a learning environment that was empowering, intellectually engaging and safe. Her ability to balance encouragement and challenge helped me to grow both personally and professionally. The ALC course was an incredible way to fine tune my coaching skills with new techniques and hands on practice with others. Brenda’s guidance helped me build confidence, clarify my goals and feel truly equipped to coach others with integrity and purpose. I highly recommend this training course.
Brenda has an easy, open, and accepting demeanor that made it possible for me to go through the life coaching in an honest and authentic way. Self-knowledge and self-awareness is a product of this training and a crucial element to becoming a coach.
Ready to take the exciting step of becoming a coach?
Text me at 406-270-8317 or click the button below to email for a free consultation.