Certificate in Faith Based Life Coaching, Purpose Development

Total program length

18 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Six to nine months

General education

Not required

Professional application courses

3 credit hours

Academic unit

HBIU Training Institute

Total credits

18

Duration

1 years

• Analyze professional coaching methodologies to facilitate client-centered goal achievement.
• Evaluate the impact of ethical reasoning and moral stewardship on organizational and personal development.
• Develop practical communication strategies that promote active listening and empathetic engagement.
• Integrate a coherent worldview that reconciles professional standards with spiritual formation and ethical integrity.
• Design comprehensive purpose-development plans tailored to the needs of diverse populations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in servant leadership by identifying and cultivating the latent potential in others.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• COU 101
• Foundations of Human Development
• 2
• None
• COM 110
• Interpersonal Communication Skills
• 2
• None
• THE 120
• Ethics and Stewardship
• 2
• None
• MGT 150
• Principles of Servant Leadership
• 3
• None
• COU 101 — Foundations of Human Development: This course explores the biological, psychological, and social stages of human growth. It emphasizes how environmental factors shape identity and purpose. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM 110 — Interpersonal Communication Skills: This course examines the essential elements of effective listening, verbal communication, and nonverbal signaling in professional settings. It focuses on building rapport and facilitating productive dialogue. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• THE 120 — Ethics and Stewardship: This course analyzes the intersection of individual responsibility and the management of resources within professional environments. It introduces moral frameworks for decision-making in diverse settings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT 150 — Principles of Servant Leadership: This course investigates the theoretical and practical applications of leadership models centered on service and community empowerment. It covers team dynamics and the facilitation of common goals. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• COU 210
• Coaching Methodologies
• 3
• COU 101
• SOC 220
• Community Engagement Strategies
• 2
• None
• PSY 230
• Applied Ethics and Personal Integrity
• 1
• None
• CAP 400
• Capstone: Coaching for Purpose
• 3
• Completion of all other program courses
• COU 210 — Coaching Methodologies: This course introduces techniques for guiding individuals through the process of setting and achieving personal and organizational objectives. It covers goal-mapping and progress monitoring strategies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC 220 — Community Engagement Strategies: This course explores the dynamics of social interaction and community building in nonprofit and civic organizations. It addresses the importance of social capital and inclusive outreach. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• PSY 230 — Applied Ethics and Personal Integrity: This course examines the development of moral reasoning and professional character within organizational environments. Students analyze ethical frameworks and their application in interpersonal decision-making processes. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CAP 400 — Capstone: Coaching for Purpose: This culminating project requires students to integrate coaching theory, ethical reasoning, and servant leadership into a practical model. Students will present a final portfolio demonstrating their readiness for service. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or an equivalent credential (GED) to be considered for admission. Prospective students are required to submit an application, official transcripts from prior academic institutions, and a personal statement outlining their interest in purpose-driven leadership and community service. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to professional ethics and an alignment with the institutional mission regarding academic rigor and faith-based service. Culminating Project The Capstone Project serves as the final, integrative experience of the Certificate program, requiring students to synthesize their learning across psychological, ethical, and organizational disciplines. This project requires the development of a comprehensive coaching framework that demonstrates both theoretical mastery and the application of servant leadership principles. Students must identify a specific community or professional context and propose a coaching intervention that honors the principles of stewardship and ethical responsibility. The project is weighted at 3 credit hours and culminates in a formal portfolio that includes case studies, ethical reflections, and a strategic coaching model. Throughout the development process, students must document how their proposed actions reflect a commitment to spiritual formation and the cultivation of character. The deliverable is evaluated on the basis of academic rigor, the clarity of the coaching intervention, and the demonstrated alignment between professional practice and the student's personal commitment to faith-informed service.

• To graduate, students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 throughout their enrollment and successfully complete all 18 required credit hours. All coursework must be completed with satisfactory marks, and the Capstone Project must receive a passing grade from the faculty committee. Graduation signifies a formal recognition of the student's academic effort and their growth in professional competencies.
• In addition to academic benchmarks, graduation requires evidence of personal and professional integrity. The institution expects students to demonstrate spiritual maturity through consistent participation in the community life of the university, including engagement in service activities. Graduates are expected to embody the program’s values of ethical stewardship and servant leadership, signaling their readiness to serve as agents of transformation in their respective communities.
• Career Opportunities
• Community Outreach Coordinator
• Faith-Based Program Assistant
• Nonprofit Development Associate
• Church Ministry Support Leader
• Community Life Liaison
• Volunteer Program Facilitator
• Mentorship Coordinator
• Important Notices
• The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
• HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
• HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
• Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
• The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
• Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
• Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
• This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
• Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
• Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
• Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
• Credential abbreviation | Certificate in Faith Based Life Coaching, Purpose Development
• Total program length | 18 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Six to nine months
• General education | Not required
• Foundational faith based life coaching and purpose development courses | 12 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 3 credit hours
• Final applied project | 3 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COU 101 | Foundations of Human Development | 2 | None
• COM 110 | Interpersonal Communication Skills | 2 | None
• THE 120 | Ethics and Stewardship | 2 | None
• MGT 150 | Principles of Servant Leadership | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COU 210 | Coaching Methodologies | 3 | COU 101
• SOC 220 | Community Engagement Strategies | 2 | None
• PSY 230 | Applied Ethics and Personal Integrity | 1 | None
• CAP 400 | Capstone: Coaching for Purpose | 3 | Completion of all other program courses