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Diploma in Coaching and Psychological Guidance PCA™
Diploma in Coaching and Psychological Guidance PCA™
An integrated career pathway combining life coaching skills with the principles of psychological guidance, enabling you to deliver support and guidance sessions with awareness, professionalism and responsibility.
Free admissions consultationFlexible payment plansLearning support throughout
ABOUT THE DIPLOMA
About the Diploma
TheDiploma in Coaching and Psychological Guidance PCA™ is the programme first of its kind in the world, granting you a dual qualification combining life coaching skills with the principles of psychological guidance. Through 8 specialised subjects, you gain the ability to engage with the psychological and behavioural aspects of individuals with awareness and professionalism, and to manage effective support and guidance sessions in line with international professional standards.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
What Will You Learn?
The practical knowledge and skills you build before exploring the diploma curriculum in detail.
Practising Psychological Coach — improving mental adjustment functions and enhancing psychological balance.
Coach and Psychological Guide — fundamentals of psychological therapies through guidance and counselling.
Performance Skills for the Psychological Coach — managing sessions within a developmental psychological framework.
Motivation Coach — building a motivated character and developing motivational skills.
Psychological and Behavioural Analysis — analysing personalities, addressing behaviours and understanding patterns.
CURRICULUM
Diploma Curriculum
A progressive pathway of connected programmes. Select any card to read the details in a clean, focused format.
Is this diploma the right pathway for your goal?
Speak with admissions to review your current experience and professional goal before deciding to enrol.
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Diploma Introduction Video
PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES
Professional Outcomes
Conduct safe and effective psychological guidance and counselling sessions grounded in sound principles.
Engage with the client's psychological and behavioural aspects with awareness and professionalism.
Apply practical tools to shift negative beliefs and foster positive thinking.
Design individual guidance plans tailored to the client's psychological and life needs.
Build professional trust and positive human connection with beneficiaries.
Work as a psychological guide and coach across diverse settings: individual, institutional, educational or community-based.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Who Is This Diploma For?
Individuals interested in psychology and self-development who wish to practise a profession combining coaching and guidance.
Practitioners in training and human development seeking deeper qualification and applied psychological tools.
Social workers and psychologists wishing to integrate coaching into their therapeutic practice.
Certified coaches seeking to develop their skills with a professional guidance foundation.
Educational counsellors and leaders in educational institutions supporting students and staff psychologically and behaviourally.
Anyone wishing to build a humanitarian career helping others achieve balance, growth and positive change.
PRACTICE & ASSESSMENT
Practical Application & Assessment
✓Recorded educational videos for each programme, presented in an applied style.
✓Downloadable files: training booklets, worksheets and practical exercises.
✓Short assessments after each training unit to measure understanding and progress.
✓Real-world exercises and life applications for practising coaching effectively.
✓Ongoing technical support via the platform throughout the training period.
ACCREDITATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
International Accreditations & Memberships
Accreditation and professional-membership relationships supporting training quality and professional development. The applicable scope is stated for each diploma and issued certificate.
eLearning Quality Network – UK
Membership and accreditation connected with the quality of online learning and training. The applicable scope remains tied to the published diploma and issued certificate.
ELQN · Verify with the body
International Accreditation Organization
An international accreditation body for institutional and programme evaluation. Learners should review the programme description for the scope connected with their pathway.
IAO · Verify with the body
International Regulator of Coaching & Mentoring
A professional body concerned with coaching and mentoring practice and the support of professional standards for practitioners.
IRCM · Verify with the body
CPD Standards Office – UK
A professional relationship connected with continuing professional development and the quality of training hours and activities within each programme’s published scope.
CPD · Verify with the bodyPROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
What Do You Receive After Completing the Diploma?
After completing the required academic work and assessments, you receive documented credentials reflecting what you achieved at each stage of the pathway.
VALUE, NOT A PRICE TAG
Invest in a Complete Profession, Not Just a Course
8 training programmes • 250 training hours • 111 lessons • certificates and professional membership.
Flexible payment plans and instalments through Tabby and Tamara may be available depending on country and eligibility.
Start with a simple interest request, then admissions will explain the best pathway and the steps to confirm enrolment.
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ENROLMENT PATH
Your Enrolment Path — Clear from the Start
Four practical steps take you from your first enquiry to the start of learning without unnecessary complexity.
Register your interest
Submit your details and select the diploma aligned with your professional goal.
Admissions consultation
Admissions reviews your experience and goal, then explains requirements, intake and payment options.
Complete enrolment
Choose the suitable plan, complete registration and confirm your place.
Start your pathway
Receive your access details and begin 8 in the structured diploma pathway.
TRAINER & COURSE AUTHOR
Trainer & Course Author
Academy Founder, Trainer & Course Author
Dr Nasser Al-Furaih
Dr Nasser Al-Furaih is a psychological consultant, professional trainer, author and CPQ™ curriculum developer, leading learning pathways that combine professional qualification, practical application and extensive coaching and training experience.
Contact the Trainerconsult@lifecoachqva.com
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about study, certification, accreditation, assessment, payment and admissions.
Do I need prior background in psychology?
No, the pathway starts from the basics and suits different levels, but it does not grant a licence to practise psychotherapy or psychiatry.
How many programmes are included in the diploma?
The diploma comprises 8 specialised programmes covering coaching, psychological guidance and behavioural awareness in an interconnected manner.
Is the training online or in person?
The training is delivered electronically via a professional platform, with recorded materials, files, applications and assessments.
What are the practice limits after graduation?
The diploma qualifies you to provide coaching and guidance support within the scope of the training, with a requirement to refer therapeutic or diagnostic cases to licensed specialists.
Is support available during the training?
Yes, technical and educational support is available according to the cohort and platform system.
Are instalment plans available?
Flexible payment plans and instalment options are available depending on country and eligibility, and the admissions team will explain these when you get in touch.
Is studying the Diploma in Coaching and Psychological Guidance PCA™ online and accessible from outside the academy's home country?
Yes. Study takes place via the online training platform and can be accessed from multiple countries, subject to platform requirements, connection quality and the scheduling of any live sessions within the cohort.
What certificates and membership do I receive upon completion?
After fulfilling the stated requirements, the trainee receives 8 certificates for the training programmes, one certificate in the name of the diploma, and the applicable professional membership. The names, scope, duration and conditions are precisely detailed in the enrolment documents.
Is the diploma a university qualification or a government licence to practise the profession?
No. This is a professional training diploma, not a university degree or a government practising licence. Requirements for regulated professions vary from country to country, and trainees should review the applicable laws in the country where they intend to work.
What is the language of the lessons and assessments?
The core learning experience is delivered in Arabic, though branded programme names and some references may appear in English. The admissions team will confirm the content and assessment language for the current cohort.
Does the diploma include practical application and assessment?
Yes. The pathway includes exercises, templates, assignments or tests, and practical assessment appropriate to the nature of the diploma, and the certificate is only issued after completing the specified learning and assessment requirements.
What are the requirements for completing the diploma and obtaining the certificate?
Lessons, activities, assignments, tests and any specified practical or final assessment must be completed. Attendance, submission and completion requirements are explained before enrolment.
Can I start working immediately after graduation?
The diploma builds professional competencies but does not guarantee a job or income. The ability to practise depends on skill, experience, ethical commitment, local laws, and how services and a client base are built.
How many programmes and training hours are included in the diploma?
The current page presents 8 interconnected programmes or modules and 250 training hours, or the flexible study system described. The admissions team will confirm the final approved curriculum for the current cohort.
How do I find out the current fees and instalment options?
Pricing is not displayed on the campaign page. Submit the interest form or contact us via WhatsApp so the admissions team can provide you with current fees, a payment plan, and Tabby or Tamara eligibility where available.
What happens after I submit the interest registration form?
The admissions team will review your request and contact you via your chosen method, typically within 24 hours, to discuss the suitability of the diploma, cohort details, requirements and payment options.
Begin Your Professional Journey in Coaching and Guidance
Contact the admissions team to learn more about the pathway, cohort details and payment options, or submit your interest form so we can get in touch with you.
Diploma in Coaching and Psychological Guidance PCA™