General psychology course for coaching

General Information

Certificate: Provided

Starting Date: Flexible

Courses Ended: Flexible

Introduction

Welcome to the Overview of Psychology for Coaching course, your first step toward becoming a confident, effective coach. Whether you aspire to guide others through personal challenges, support mental well-being, or build a meaningful coaching career, this course lays the essential foundation.

Created by a team of experienced professionals, including a psychologist and psychiatrist, this course blends key psychological principles with practical coaching tools in a way that is both accessible and culturally respectful.

Our guiding philosophy is captured in our slogan: Eastern Values, Western Approach. With deep respect for Asian cultural values, our coaching methods are grounded in the latest evidence-based practices from modern Western psychology. This balance ensures you learn to coach with sensitivity, professionalism, and global relevance.

Next Steps in Your Coaching Journey

This course serves as a foundational introduction to coaching, giving you the core knowledge and confidence to begin working with others in a supportive, structured way. Once you’ve completed this course, you’ll be eligible to continue your journey with a variety of advanced coaching courses, each taught by experienced, real-life instructors. These next-level courses offer deeper guidance, live interaction, and hands-on practice to help you grow into a skilled, certified coach.

Your path to becoming a professional coach starts here, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

What You Will Learn

This course introduces the psychological foundations that every successful coach should understand — not to become a therapist, but to coach with confidence, empathy, and structure.

Key topics include:

• History of Psychology in Coaching Explore how psychological theories have shaped today’s coaching practices.
• How the Brain Works Understand basic brain functions and how they influence thoughts, emotions, and decision-making, crucial for helping clients create lasting change.
• Understanding Personality Learn about different personality types and how to tailor your coaching approach to suit individual clients.
• Common Emotional and Mental Health Challenges Gain insight into the most common psychological disorders, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, or burnout, along with practical, compassionate strategies to support individuals facing these issues within your role as a coach.
• Coaching vs. Therapy Learn where coaching ends and therapy begins, and how to apply structured, results-oriented techniques without crossing professional boundaries.

Learning Features

To make your learning experience engaging, clear, and enjoyable, the course includes:

• 20 Structured Units Each unit is centered around a real-life inspired personal story, making key concepts easier to understand and apply in real coaching situations.
• Audio Voice-Overs All lessons include voice recordings, so you can listen on the go or whenever you prefer audio over reading.
• Clear Visuals Lessons are supported by carefully chosen images that help explain complex ideas in a simple, visual way.
• Instructional Videos Short videos are included throughout the course to bring the content to life and illustrate key coaching principles in action.
• Interactive Quizzes At the end of each unit, quizzes help reinforce your understanding and let you track your progress.

Course Duration

The course consists of 20 structured units, which you can complete at your own pace. Most students finish in 3 – 4 weeks, depending on their learning style and availability. By the end, you will understand the fundamentals of coaching, gain essential communication skills, and be able to design personalized coaching plans with confidence. This course is ideal preparation for those planning to enter life coaching, wellness coaching, or personal development work. This course serves as a foundational introduction to coaching, giving you the core knowledge and confidence to begin working with others in a supportive, structured way. Once you’ve completed this course, you’ll be eligible to continue your journey with a variety of advanced coaching courses, each taught by experienced, real-life instructors. These next-level courses offer deeper guidance, live interaction, and hands-on practice to help you grow into a skilled, certified coach.

Benefits of the Course

• Created by Experts Designed by experienced mental health professionals, including psychologists and psychiatrists, to ensure high-quality, relevant content.
• Flexible Learning Study anytime, anywhere, at your own pace — perfect for busy schedules or self-directed learners.
• Trusted Provider Offered by Vietnam’s largest mental health organization, known for quality, credibility, and community impact.
• Easy Support Have questions? Our team is always ready to support you, quick, friendly, and easy to reach.
• Certification Receive a certificate upon completion that validates your knowledge and allows you to enroll in advanced coaching courses.
• Excellent Value An outstanding price-to-quality ratio, making professional training both accessible and affordable.
• Launch Your Coaching Career Take the first step toward a rewarding career in coaching, helping others grow while shaping your own future.