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Find out before you spend a cent. Six free guides, sent over the next few weeks, show you what coaching really is, what it asks of you, what accreditation means in South Africa, and how coaches find their first clients. By the end, you’ll know your answer, even if it’s no.
You also get a free 20-minute Introduction Call with Dr Leon Pienaar, whenever you want it.
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Dr Leon Pienaar
Founder & Master Trainer
About LEDISA Coaching Academy
LEDISA Coaching Academy has been developing coaches since the early 1990s. Our accredited coaching courses are written and led by founder Dr Leon Pienaar, a Master Life Coach with a doctorate in counselling, together with experienced coach trainers.
Every course combines live online teaching, real practice with clients, and a complete set of coaching tools and workbooks. You leave able to coach, not just knowing about coaching.
And you don't walk away alone. Our certified coaches join the LEDISA Coach Directory and alumni network, with ongoing resources and support to build their practice.
Our most popular coaching courses
Accredited life coaching and Christian coaching courses, taught live online. Start with Dynamic Life Coaching, or go straight to a specialisation.
Our foundation life coach certification. Coaching models, powerful questions, 100+ tools and help to start your practice.
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Integrate biblical truth with sound counselling and coaching skills to walk with people through life's challenges.
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Christian life coach training grounded in biblical principles, to help others grow in every area of life.
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A COMENSA Gold specialist certification with a complete practice system for coaching young people.
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Frameworks, ethical boundaries and practical tools grounded in biblical principles, for those called to support couples.
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Coach business owners and managers to grow, lead and perform, with a free bonus workplace coaching course.
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Our foundation life coach certification, taught live online. Watch the short video, then choose your intake.
Who it's for: aspiring coaches, counsellors, pastors, managers, HR specialists and anyone who wants to help others reach their goals. Certification as a Life Coach, with the option of national and international registration.
Graduate stories
“The registration process was seamless and well-organised. I appreciated the clear instructions and the prompt responses from the support team whenever I had any questions. The provided pre-reading material significantly aided my preparation for the course, and the training programme was well organised and efficiently managed. The coach trainer was knowledgeable and effectively conveyed the material, ensuring that I gained a deeper understanding of the subject matter.”

“I am very grateful that I took this course. Not only was it a great learning experience to become a successful life coach, but it also equipped me to grow as an individual. One of the most significant breakthroughs I experienced occurred in my marriage. It was a game changer for me and my husband, and we are much more aware of one another’s feelings. Leon effectively led the group, allocating time for each individual who truly required it and demonstrating sensitivity to their needs.”

“This course exceeded my expectations in many ways. The online teaching was well-presented, and the study material is of high quality. Dr. Pienaar’s expertise, humility, and dedication, along with his Christian values, created an inspiring and comfortable learning environment. He actively listens, offers insightful guidance, and consistently exceeds expectations. His unwavering positive attitude and mentorship style positively impact learner coaches, shaping them into better individuals.”

Our highest qualification
Become a complete coach. Dynamic Master Coaching combines four certifications into one master qualification, with COMENSA Gold Status, so you can coach individuals, business owners and teams with confidence.
Includes supervised practice with two volunteer life coaching clients and two volunteer business coaching clients, so you finish with real coaching experience.
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“I had no idea what to expect, but the content blew me away and opened my eyes to the possibilities of being a coach. I experienced many breakthroughs and had a clear path to starting my business. It was an eye opening, profound experience that taught you about yourself and showed you how to help people effectively. Thank you, Leon, for explaining things well and teaching content that is truly profound and life changing.”

“This training programme was above and beyond my expectations, changed my perception of myself, and helped me start over and achieve my goals and dreams. The presentation style instills a sense of exclusivity, inspiring and motivating you to embark on a fresh chapter in your life. The best part was that Leon believed in you, and his encouragement and support are always available. Thanks, Leon, for believing in me and assisting me in opening my successful coaching practice.”

“Not only did the training programme have an impact on my own life, but it also had a lasting impact on the lives of my family and friends. Your extraordinary gift is evident in the absolute professionalism of the material you provided, your level-headed approach, and your talent for motivating others to success and creating an atmosphere of expectation. You have succeeded in securing a place in the market and in the hearts of your clients, which places you as a market leader in the field.”

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