Become a Certified Life Skills Counselor℠ (CLSC℠)

The Certified Life Skills Counselor℠ (CLSC℠) credential is designed for professionals who want to make a meaningful difference by working one-on-one with individuals to build essential life skills. Unlike group-based instruction, this certification prepares you to provide personalized coaching and direct support that meets each client’s unique needs, goals, and life circumstances.

As a CLSC, you’ll gain the tools, strategies, and confidence to guide clients through real-life challenges. This certification emphasizes empathy-driven, client-centered engagement to help people navigate daily living with greater confidence, stability, and independence.

Why Earn the CLSC Credential?

The CLSC designation empowers you to:

Coach Practical Life Skills One-on-one

Certified counselors are equipped to guide individuals in areas like healthy living, interpersonal communication, career readiness, time management, household management, and civic responsibility.

Deliver Personalized, Action-Focused Coaching

CLSC training emphasizes building habits and behavior change through customized plans, goal-setting, and tailored skill-building sessions.

Use Turnkey Counseling Tools

Gain access to adaptable coaching templates, structured frameworks, and ready-to-use resources that support diverse life skills topics.

Empower Individuals with Confidence

The CLSC program prepares you to meet clients where they are – addressing their unique financial, emotional, and practical challenges with compassion and practical solutions.

Make a Lasting Personal Impact

Life skills counseling is about supporting real transformation. Certified counselors build trusted relationships and deliver tangible improvements in clients’ lives.

Gain Credibility and Professional Recognition

The CLSC credential showcases your qualifications as a life skills counselor who provides high-quality, evidence-based support.

Who Should Become a CLSC℠?

Anyone who feels passionate about helping others gain essential life readiness should consider becoming a Certified Life Skills Coach (CLSC℠). This training helps individuals hone their coaching skills and prepare to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, including:

  • Life Skills Coaches
  • Case Managers
  • Social Workers
  • Peer Counselors
  • Workforce Development Specialists
  • Anyone passionate about one-on-one personal coaching to help people improve their lives

What You’ll Learn

This training prepares coaches with resources, strategies, and credibility to help clients navigate life’s challenges and decisions. As a Certified Life Skills Counselor℠, you will:

  • Develop individualized life skills coaching plans that align with each client’s goals.
  • Apply learner-centered, goal-focused coaching strategies.
  • Build empathetic, trust-based coaching relationships.
  • Facilitate action plans that focus on habit-building and real-world problem-solving.
  • Support long-term growth with systems and accountability structures.

CLSC Certification Benefits & Course Details

The CLSC designation provides a nationally recognized credential validating your skills as a life skills counselor. You’ll complete comprehensive, self-paced training and pass a certification exam to ensure that you’re prepared to deliver high-quality, client-centered coaching.

  • Prerequisites: No prior certifications or experience required.
  • Designation Training Requirements: 60 hours of online training focused on life skills counseling best practices, goal-setting, and individualized coaching strategies.
  • Designation Exam Type: Online, closed-book final certification exam.
  • Self-paced Learning: Complete the training on your schedule.
  • Continuing Education Requirements: Recertify every three years to maintain active CLSC status.

What’s Provided in the CLSC Coursework

Training & Resources

eLearning Education Center

Online lessons, instructional videos, interactive learning features, practice activities, and downloadable counseling tools

Framework for Life Skills Counseling

Structured best practices and step-by-step guides for effective one-on-one coaching.

Personalized Coaching Plan Development

Learn how to tailor coaching sessions to meet each client’s specific needs and life goals.

Testing & Graduation

80%

Pass the CLSC Certification Exam (minimum score: 80%).

Receive:

  • Certified Life Skills Counselor (CLSC) Digital Logo
  • Continuing Education Letter (60 CE Units)
  • Official use of the CLSC title
  • Certificate of completion

Personal Consultation & Ongoing Support

Personal Consultation Call:

30-minute one-on-one session to help you plan or refine your counseling practice.

Continuing Education:

Access additional training and updated resources.

Live Training Webinars:

(Optional) Join webinars to stay current and connect with other counselors.

Awareness, Advocacy, & Program Promotion

Custom Graduate Webpage:

Showcase your services and certification.

Advocacy Campaign Participation:

Join national life skills awareness initiatives.

Graduate Spotlights:

Get featured on NFEC platforms to build your professional reputation.

Ready to Help People One-on-one?

The CLSC certification prepares you to guide individuals toward meaningful life improvements through personal coaching. Whether you’re helping someone build healthier habits, manage time, develop life skills, or navigate daily challenges, your work as a Certified Life Skills Counselor will empower them to thrive.

The CLSC course launches in April 2026. Space is limited – enroll early to secure your spot!

Training and Certification Only

$795$197 annual renewal
  • Complete Training Course & Materials
  • Optional Weekly Live Training Calls
  • Meeting with Program Counselor
  • Testing & Background Check (Additional $127 due before final exam)
  • Bonus: CFEI Training for Those Wanting to Teach Groups or Lead Workshops ($297 Value)
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Coming April 2026