Certificate in Universal Wellbeing Coaching
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Develop advanced coaching capabilities to support measurable Universal Wellbeing improvements for individuals, teams and organisations.
DURATION
120 hours
DELIVERY
Online or In-Person
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PROGRAMME FEE
NZ$4,000 incl. GST
View programme content, learning outcomes, delivery, entry requirements and fees.
2027 START DATES
February / June
Programme overview
The Certificate in Universal Wellbeing Coaching develops advanced professional knowledge and communication capabilities to coach individuals and groups in achieving measurable improvements in Universal Wellbeing.
Participants learn to develop Universal Wellbeing Enhancement Plans and apply monitoring, risk management, advice and referral processes where appropriate.
The programme prepares graduates to support individuals, groups and organisations through evidence-based coaching approaches.
Professional and career opportunities
The programme supports those seeking to strengthen their existing professional practice or explore coaching and consultancy opportunities.
Graduates may explore opportunities to:
Develop an independent Universal Wellbeing coaching practice.
Integrate Universal Wellbeing coaching into an existing professional service or consultancy.
Support organisations with wellbeing enhancement planning and monitoring.
Facilitate coaching for individuals, families, teams and groups.
Support measurable improvements in Universal Wellbeing through structured coaching approaches.
Develop specialist coaching expertise. Expand your professional opportunities.
Build capabilities that can support professional coaching services, organisational consultancy and independent practice.
Independent practice is subject to applicable accreditation, professional and business requirements. Programme completion does not guarantee employment or income.
What you will learn
Apply advanced communication and coaching techniques.
Develop Universal Wellbeing Enhancement Plans.
Support individuals and groups to achieve measurable improvements.
Facilitate wellbeing improvements within families, teams and organisations.
Apply monitoring and evaluation processes.
Identify risks and provide appropriate advice and referrals.
Programme structure and delivery
The programme consists of two modules:
The programme includes four modules:
CUWC 1 – Advanced Communication
CUWC 2 – Organisational Universal Wellbeing Planning & Systems
CUWC 3 – Staff/Family/Team Facilitation
CUWC 4 – Organisational Universal Wellbeing Evaluation
Each module includes 20 facilitated hours and an estimated 20–40 hours of homework.
Delivery is face-to-face or interactive online, with options of two hours per week over 28 weeks or eight-hour weekend days, arranged in consultation with participants.
Participants must have access to a group of individuals to work with throughout the programme.
Entry requirements
Open to individuals with a strong interest in professional wellbeing coaching, behaviour change support, facilitation, education, monitoring, risk management, advice, referral or evaluation-related roles.
Applicants must complete an enrolment form and may be interviewed before confirmation.
Professional accreditation
The programme includes accreditation requirements for the Professional Universal Wellbeing Coach, focusing on coaching, wellbeing enhancement planning and professional support.
Fees and enrolment
Full Programme: NZ$4,000 (incl. GST)
Individual Module: NZ$1,100 (incl. GST)
Flexible Payment Options
Study from just NZ$153.85 per week!
Equivalent to spreading the NZ$4,000 programme fee over 26 weeks.
Actual payment plan: NZ$1,000 deposit, followed by six monthly payments of NZ$500. Total NZ$4,000 incl. GST.

