Do you need a certification to be a life coach?

No, you do not need to hold a certification to be a life coach. There are some certifications that do exist for life coaches and depending on how you want to set up your business and the scope of your business, this could be a great option for you. A credential or certification gives credibility to a life coach.

There are many examples of life coaches who do not hold any certifications or credentials but begin and have a thriving business. Most often, these are people who already have a following of people, like a public figure or influencer. This gives those people credibility, even without a certification. It also gives them an audience to coach.