Government Accreditation of our 21576VIC
Graduate Certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming FAQ

1. What is the Nationally Accredited 21576VIC Graduate Certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming?

The Graduate Certificate in Neuro-Lisnguistic Programming is a formal higher education qualification in the discipline of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. It is the first asnd only Graduate Certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming in Australia. To view evidence of this claim, go to the AQF website and search for the course under 21576VIC.

2. For what purposes have we created a Nationally Accredited Course the Graduate Certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming?

a). As NLP is a relatively new field of study it is time for a formal qualification in the discipline. NLP is now becoming well known and there is a need for high quality qualifications and worthwhile standards that reflect the contribution that NLP makes to peoples lives.

b). Since NLP's inception by Dr. John Grinder and Richard Bandler in 1975, there has been a general and gradual decline in the standards for and the quality of NLP Practitioners world-wide. It has become increasingly difficult for people wanting NLP training to know how to choose a reputable training organisation. For too long there have been 'cowboys' in the NLP community offering very short trainings marketed as practitioner certification. This professional qualification provides a quality benchmark for NLP as a profession.

c). Many professionals (psychologists, doctors, nurses, human resource people, managers, corporate presenters, teachers, solicitors, consultants) want a quality qualification in NLP to add to their degree/s. This is a real post-graduate qualification for furthering your career that will indicate that you have reached a comprehensive level of skill in NLP technology.

3. Does this training meet international standards for NLP?

Yes. It meets the standards of major NLP associations such as the Professional Guild of NLP in the UK and the National Association for NLP in the United States. Further it incorporates assessment criteria for John Grinder's new code NLP as well as elaborating assessment criteria for classic NLP material. We have made sure that the course content is strictly NLP. Certain content that is not NLP and is being taught by some NLP training organisations has been excluded deliberately but is identified to ensure students appreciate the distinction.

This post graduate qualification sets the standard for NLP training world-wide.

4. Who would benefit from completing this NLP qualification?

Anybody who wants a rigourous, comprehensive and high quality training in NLP. Anybody whose work critically depends on the quality and effectiveness of their communication with others. Anybody who wants to develop their thinking skills in terms of decision making, learning, memory, motivation and creativity. Anybody who wants new choices emotionally. Anybody who wants to enhance the career they already have or is looking for a new career such as life coaching. Anybody intending to do advanced training in NLP or trainer of NLP certification).

5. What makes Chris and Jules Collingwood uniquely qualified for developing an accredited qualification in NLP?

As well as having been learning NLP for years (Chris since 1980 and Jules 1986) both have been fortunate to have studied with major figures in the NLP community.

These include Dr. John Grinder (co-creator of NLP and new code NLP), Judith DeLozier (co-creator of new code NLP), and significant contributors to NLP, Robert Dilts, the late Todd Epstein, the late David Gaster, Connirae Andreas (co-developed mental timelines), Lara Ewing (NLP negotiation patterns), Charlotte Bretto (NLP negotiation patterns) and Dr. Stephen Gilligan (Advanced Ericksonian patterns).

Chris and Jules taught comprehensive NLP Practitioner and Master Practitioner of NLP certifications for many years and have continued to update their own studies regularly. They also train trainers of NLP. Chris and Jules sponsor trainers who are significant contributors to the NLP community bringing them to Australia.

They have written an NLP text, "The NLP Field Guide; Part 1. A reference manual of practitioner level patterns". With the preface by Dr. John Grinder Co-creator of NLP and partner Carmen Bostic St Clair.

6. I live in the United States of America or the United Kingdom, is there an advantage to me in coming to Sydney Australia to do the Graduate Certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming?

Yes. In fact there are a number of advantages in you coming to Australia to do the training.

a). Stepping out of your own cultural environment. This can give you a unique perspective on your own cultural assumptions and aid in examining your own patterns of behaviour - a prerequisite for evolving yourself. I find being in another country with its different culture and sometimes different language helps me get a fresh perspective on my life, lifestyle and cultural assumptions.

b). We have a three week intensive training for Part 1 of the Graduate Certificate every January and for Part 2 every February in Sydney, in beautiful summer weather. Participants have an opportunity to enjoy all that Sydney has to offer in terms of culture (the arts festival), sports and recreation (great beaches, harbour etc.), excellent restaurants and hospitable Sydneysiders. You can get a great qualification in NLP and have a wonderful holiday in Australia at the same time!

c). For people who hold US Dollars, British Pounds and some other currencies the Australian dollar is very much in your favour. For many, training with us in Australia is advantageous when compared to doing a NLP practitioner training in your own country.

d). There is a range of affordable accommodation near our usual teaching venues. For details, search for "accommodation" on the Inspiritive site.

7. Do I have to come to Sydney to do the Graduate Certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming training?

No. There are opportunities for NLP Institutes and seminar organisations to either sponsor or to be licensed to teach the Graduate Certificate in NLP in your city. If you want to sponsor us in your city please E-mail Chris or Jules. We also teach the accredited Graduate Certificate in NLP in Brisbane and Melbourne. Paul Bennett will be teaching the Grad Cert NLP in Adelaide and Fiona Knobel in Perth.

FAQ by Chris Collingwood. NLP Trainer Assessor
Inspiritive Director

Related links on NLP Certification

Link to the Graduate Certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Link to the State of New South Wales Tourism Board (for people considering training in Australia)