This seems to be a popular question so I thought I'd answer it. You can't become a certified life coach for free, to my knowledge. I wouldn't recommend searching for a free 'cereal box prize' type of certification either, other people's lives will be counting on you. There are, however, several cheap life coach certifications that are affordable for almost any budget. As discussed in this post, the best life coaching certification under $100 (in my opinion) is Master Transformation Life Coach by Transformation Academy.