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Discover how people think, change and grow. Module 1 of the Life Coach Certificate, free inside our coaching community.

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The questions that start it all

Why do people do what they do?

  1. 01

    Why do some people change while others stay stuck?

    Covered in: Life Coaching

  2. 02

    Why do we repeat patterns even when we know they're not helping us?

    Covered in: NLP

  3. 03

    Where do our beliefs come from?

    Covered in: Identity Coaching

  4. 04

    How does identity influence behaviour?

    Covered in: Identity Coaching

  5. 05

    What makes a coaching conversation powerful?

    Covered in: Life Coaching

  6. 06

    And what actually helps someone create meaningful change?

    Covered in: NLP

If you've ever wondered, you already think like a coach.

That's where the Science of Success begins. Free.

Try it on yourself

See yourself through the lens.

Module 1 teaches you to notice six things in the people you help. Start with yourself: score how clear each one feels in your own life right now, from 1 to 10.

How clear is each of these in your own life right now?

1 = not at all, 10 = completely. Your answers stay on this page.

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Your wheel is lopsided.

Identity is pulling on everything else. A life coach doesn't try to fix all six at once. They help you choose the one area that moves the rest.

Learning to run that conversation well is what this course is for.

Inside Module 1

Understand people differently.

The Science of Success introduces the thinking, principles and coaching ideas behind personal change: how our thoughts, beliefs, language, identity, behaviour and goals shape the way we experience ourselves, other people and the world, and how coaching helps people change.

Three areas you'll explore

You'll come away understanding why people do what they do.

The real course

Free, but not a free sample. It's the real course.

The Science of Success is Module 1 of the SOL Life Coach Certificate, and it costs you nothing. You're not taking a cut-down taster and then starting again: you're beginning the same journey our paying students take. If you decide to become a Certified Life Coach, you continue into the rest of your Life Coach training.

Step 1: The Science of Success, SOL IAM Academy course cover
  1. Module 01 · Free

    The Science of Success

    How people think, change and grow, through NLP, Life Coaching and Identity Coaching.

  2. Module 02

    Coaching Fundamentals

    The practical foundations of coaching: rapport, listening, powerful questions and turning insight into action.

  3. Module 03

    Advanced Coaching

    More advanced coaching approaches, and greater confidence in the way you work with people.

Module 1 free, thenthe full certificate: 3 modules · 94 video lectures · 36+ hours · $1097 once-off with lifetime access, or $27/month with SOL membership.

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Begin the real course, free, at your own pace.

Is this
for you?

Could you be a coach? Find out for free.

It's a good fit if

  • You're curious about people and why they do what they do
  • You're wondering whether coaching could be for you
  • You'd like to understand yourself better

You don't need

  • To pay anything to start
  • Coaching experience
  • A psychology degree
  • To know whether coaching will become your career

The Science of Success gives you a free place to find out.

Already know you want to become a coach?

Go straight to the full certificate.

You don't need to start with the introductory pathway. The complete ICR-accredited Life Coach Certificate is $1097 once-off.

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A side effect

You'll start seeing yourself differently too.

As you learn how people change, you begin noticing your own thinking, beliefs, patterns and goals. For many coaches, helping others starts with understanding themselves.

I came in wanting to understand myself better. I left knowing I wanted to help other people do the same. SOL gave me the skills to make that real.
Daniel K.Wellness Coach Graduate
“The practical focus is what sets this apart. You don't just watch videos — you actually coach, reflect and grow. I felt ready to take on clients.”
Priya S.Career Coach Graduate
“I'd looked at a lot of programmes before choosing SOL. The focus on real practice, not just theory, made all the difference.”
Lerato N.
“This course gave me the confidence, clarity and tools to finally start my coaching business. Life-changing!”
Tamsyn R.Life Coach Graduate

Module 1 of 3 · Free

The Science of Success, free.

An introduction to NLP, Life Coaching and Identity Coaching, and the first step of the ICR-accredited Life Coach Certificate. The same lessons our paying students take, at no cost to you.

What you get, free

  • Module 1 of the ICR-accredited Life Coach Certificate, free
  • An introduction to NLP, Life Coaching and Identity Coaching
  • Pre-recorded video lessons, online
  • Self-paced: study on your own schedule
  • No previous coaching experience needed

Free now. Keep going when you're ready.

Module 1 costs nothing. Modules 2 and 3 complete your Life Coach Certificate for $1097 once-off, and you won't repeat what you've already done.

The Science of Success

Module 1 of the Life Coach Certificate

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Lifetime access to Module 1

  1. 01Sign up freeInstant access to Module 1
  2. 02Learn at your paceSelf-paced video lessons, online
  3. 03Continue if you love itCarry on to Modules 2 and 3

No previous coaching experience needed. Nothing to pay to start.

Module 1 is free. Here's what comes after.

  • Modules 1 to 3

    Life Coach Certificate

    $1097once-off

    The complete ICR-accredited certificate. Already know you want to become a coach? You can go straight here.

  • Prefer monthly?

    SOL membership

    $27/month

    The full Life Coach Certificate while your membership is active, instead of lifetime access for $1097 once-off.

  • After you're certified

    A specialisation

    $179each

    Wellness, Career, Performance or Executive Coaching, each built on your Life Coach foundation.

Questions

Before you start.

That's what Module 1 is for, and it's free. It's a real first step into coaching, so you can find out from the inside without paying anything or committing to the full certificate.

Yes. Module 1: The Science of Success is free, with no subscription or hidden fees. You get full online self-paced access to all Module 1 video lessons covering NLP, Life Coaching and Identity Coaching. The paid courses come later, and only if you want them: the full ICR-accredited Life Coach Certificate is $1097 once-off (or $27 per month with SOL membership), and each specialisation is $179.

Yes. The Science of Success is Module 1 of the Life Coach Certificate, so you aren't doing a separate intro course and then starting over. You do Module 1 free, and if you decide to become a Certified Life Coach, you continue into the rest of your training.

No. You don't need any previous coaching experience to start.

No. Coaching and psychology are different professional disciplines. Professional coaches should understand the boundaries of coaching and refer clients to appropriately qualified professionals when required.

NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) looks at how language, thinking and behaviour patterns shape our experience, and how becoming aware of those patterns opens up new options. In the Science of Success it sits alongside Life Coaching and Identity Coaching.

You can carry on into Module 2 (Coaching Fundamentals) and Module 3 (Advanced Coaching) to complete your ICR-accredited Life Coach Certificate. After that, you can build your coaching practice with Coachify or specialise in Wellness, Career, Performance or Executive Coaching.

You don't need to start with the introductory pathway. If you're ready for professional coach training, you can go straight to the complete ICR-accredited Life Coach Certificate: $1097 once-off with lifetime access, or $27 per month with SOL membership.

The Science of Success is the only SOL course you can start for free. The full Life Coach Certificate is $1097 once-off, and each specialisation is $179. Module 1 lets you find out whether coaching is for you before you spend anything.

Could you be a coach?

Start with curiosity. It's free.

You don't need coaching experience, a psychology degree, or to know whether coaching will become your career. You don't even need to pay. You may simply be curious about people, about change, or about yourself. The Science of Success gives you a free place to find out.

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Self-paced, online · No experience needed

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