I am looking for doing it online as I currently live in Romania.
Becoming a certified business and/or life coach through an online program is a convenient option, especially given your current location in Romania. Here are some reputable online coaching certification programs you can consider:
### 1. **International Coach Federation (ICF) Accredited Programs**
The ICF is one of the most recognized organizations in the coaching industry. Programs accredited by the ICF are held to high standards.
- **Coach Training Alliance (CTA):** Offers a comprehensive Certified Coach Program that is ICF-accredited.
- [Website](https://www.coachtrainingalliance.com)
- **Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC):** Offers a thorough coaching certification program that includes business coaching and life coaching.
- [Website](https://www.ipeccoaching.com)
- **Coach U:** Offers ICF-accredited programs that cover both life and business coaching.
- [Website](https://www.coachu.com)
### 2. **Center for Executive Coaching**
Offers specialized programs for business and executive coaching with an option to earn ICF certification.
- [Website](https://www.centerforexecutivecoaching.com)
### 3. **Institute for Life Coach Training (ILCT)**
Focuses on life coaching with various specialized tracks, including business coaching.
- [Website](https://www.lifecoachtraining.com)
### 4. **Erickson International**
Provides the Art & Science of Coaching program, which is ICF-accredited and available online.
- [Website](https://erickson.edu)
### 5. **Coaching Training Institute (CTI)**
Offers the Co-Active Coach Training Program, which is widely respected and ICF-accredited.
- [Website](https://coactive.com)
### 6. **Transformation Academy**
Provides affordable online coaching certification programs in life coaching, business coaching, and many other niches.
- [Website](https://www.transformationacademy.com)
### 7. **Udemy and Coursera**
While not all courses on these platforms are accredited, they offer a variety of coaching courses that can provide foundational knowledge.
- **Udemy:** Search for "life coaching certification" or "business coaching certification."
- [Website](https://www.udemy.com)
- **Coursera:** Partnered with universities to offer coaching courses.
- [Website](https://www.coursera.org)
### 8. **Positive Psychology Coaching Academy**
Offers a Certified Positive Psychology Coach program, which includes aspects of life and business coaching.
- [Website](https://positivepsychologycoaching.com)
### 9. **The Life Coach School**
Provides a comprehensive life coaching certification program online.
- [Website](https://thelifecoachschool.com)
### 10. **Strategic Intervention (SI) Coaching**
Founded by Tony Robbins and Cloe Madanes, it offers certification in life coaching and strategic intervention.
- [Website](https://www.robbinsmadanestraining.com)
### Steps to Choose the Right Program
1. **Accreditation:** Ensure the program is accredited by a reputable organization such as ICF.
2. **Curriculum:** Look for a program that offers a comprehensive curriculum covering both theoretical and practical aspects of coaching.
3. **Flexibility:** Choose a program that fits your schedule and allows for flexible learning.
4. **Support:** Check if the program offers ongoing support, mentorship, and a community of coaches.
5. **Cost:** Consider the cost of the program and ensure it fits within your budget.
By selecting a reputable online coaching certification program, you can gain the credentials and skills needed to establish yourself as a professional business and/or life coach.
Let me know if you need more details on any specific program or have other questions!
