iGNLP™ Certified NLP Practitioner (Associate) (Udemy.com)
NLP Get the only Genuine 100% iGNLP™ Accredited - NLP Practitioner Certification Recognised Globally
Created by: Matthew Barnett
Last updated April 2023
Our take
Based on the ratings of 10,292 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in April 2023. No course pays to be reviewed.
This is a 30 hour NLP practitioner course that ends with an application for associate level membership of the iGNLP, a third party certification body. The pitch is that the certificate comes from an outside board rather than from the instructor's own. The 276 lectures work through the standard practitioner syllabus: presuppositions, rapport, submodalities, the Milton and Meta models, anchoring, reframing, parts integration and the fast phobia model. It's for people who want the practitioner credential for coaching work, or who want the full syllabus rather than a taster.
Matthew Barnett gets warm marks for his delivery. Reviewers say his voice is easy to listen to, lectures are short with a recap at the end of each one, and the visuals and clips keep 30 hours from feeling like a lecture hall. The gripes repeat as well. Several students say the material is dense enough to need several passes, and one wanted more real examples. A four star reviewer was put off by upselling to the master class, hypnosis and sales courses, and by a technique used before it was explained. A two star review calls the value thin for anyone who has read a few self help books.
With about 10,300 reviews, the 4.5 average holds up: nearly two thirds of ratings are five stars and under 2 percent are one or two. The last update was April 2023. It sits beside 50 minute guides and short soft skills courses in our personal development list, so it's the heavy commitment of the group. Buy it for the credential and the full syllabus, and plan to do the exercises. Anyone after a quick confidence boost will be happier with one of the shorter neighbours.
Pros
- Short lectures with a recap at the end of each one, which reviewers say makes review and retention easy.
- Certificate leads to associate membership of the iGNLP, a third party board, and the course claims 30 CPD hours.
- Barnett's voice is easy to listen to, and visuals, music and clips break up the 30 hours of talking.
- Covers the full practitioner syllabus: presuppositions, rapport, submodalities, Milton and Meta models, anchoring.
Cons
- Dense enough that several reviewers say they had to go through the material several times to absorb it.
- Nudges toward the master class, hypnosis and sales courses put off a four star reviewer.
- Last updated April 2023, and a low-star review wanted more real examples of the techniques in use.
Short and sweet lectures with quick recap at the end of each episode makes for easy review and retention.
Listed as all levels and the requirements say beginners can follow it, but the audience list is really aimed at coaches and people who want the credential.
What you will learn
- Apply for membership with the iGNLP™ the International Guild for NLP or the ABNLP as an NLP Practitioner (Associate level)
- NLP Certification 100% online - Study in your own time, at your own pace, with a via our community.
- Learn how to increase your status amongst your friends, improve your self-esteem and be the person people look up to as, smart, and talented. 100% guaranteed!
- Learn the secret set of tools that as a coach will set you apart from other coaches and put your coaching in a completely different league
- Learn the secret to performing exceptionally in life that all of the hugely successful entrepreneurs know and keep to themselves
- Why is it everything they touch turns to gold? Discover why some people seem to be blessed with a 'lucky' gene and how you can uncover your very own
- Discover and learn the full internationally agreed NLP syllabus from an independently certified NLP Trainer, in a course that represents real value.
- Finally remove limiting beliefs you have about yourself and you capabilities that have been holding you back so that you can begin to achieve great things.
- Consistently produce your best work, attitude, and behaviour so that you can operate at your best at all times.
- Who doesn't like 'being the go to person' ? - Stand out from your peers and become someone to look up to as you achieve whatever you desire in life.
- Life is ticking away with every second. Discover the concrete steps to ensuring that you get what you want in life and stand out from the crowd.
- Successful people are not like the Grinch who trod on an electrical plug. Learn how to always be 'You on a really really good day'.
- Imagine the feeling of being truly respected - Become admired, respected praised by others for your insights, wisdom and strength.
- Destroy negative feelings, thoughts and behaviour, so that you can operate and perform like a true winner.
- Learn how your brain processes data and creates behaviours so that you can craft the mindset that will help you in life.
- Learn the secret to understanding strategies and learn how to design strategies that deliver real results.
- Heighten your senses, learn the power of your intuition and learn to trust your unconscious mind so that success comes on autopilot.
- Sick of life being a rollercoaster? - Get rid of the ups and downs in your life and live consistently so you can remain balanced and focused at all times.
Course content
27 sections · 276 lectures · 30 hours of video 24 articles
- 1Welcome to the Ultimate NLP Practitioner Training (associate) 3 free previews17 lectures · 2.6 hours
- 2History of NLP and Definitions4 lectures · 23 min
- 3The 5 Principals for Success7 lectures · 57 min
- 4The Keys to an Achievable Outcome11 lectures · 54 min
- 5Logical levels1 lecture · 9 min
- 6SMART Goals25 lectures · 2.3 hours
- 7Pre-suppositions of NLP16 lectures · 1.6 hours
- 8The Prime Directives of the Unconscious mind21 lectures · 2.2 hours
- 9Rapport - The NLP Practitioners secret persuasion weapon13 lectures · 1.2 hours
- 10Sensory acuity - in NLP - Neuro Linguistic Programming9 lectures · 49 min
- 11Representational Systems5 lectures · 32 min
- 12Eye Patterns5 lectures · 39 min
- 13Submodalities17 lectures · 2 hours
- 14Linguistic Pre-suppositions11 lectures · 1.2 hours
- 15Hierarchy of ideas 1 free preview3 lectures · 17 min
- 16Milton Model18 lectures · 1.8 hours
- 17NLP Metaphors2 lectures · 22 min
- 18The Meta Model4 lectures · 35 min
- 19Anchoring in NLP - Neuro-Linguistic Programming22 lectures · 2.2 hours
- 20Strategies21 lectures · 2.7 hours
- 21Reframing6 lectures · 46 min
- 22Parts Integration4 lectures · 33 min
- 23The Fast Phobia Model4 lectures · 29 min
- 245 Step Sales Process7 lectures · 50 min
- 25NLP in Context6 lectures · 28 min
- 26NLP Negotiation model5 lectures · 29 min
- 27Articles on NLP Interventions12 lectures · 52 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- Choose this course if you want to be an exceptional coach want to stand out from the crowd and get amazing results for their clients. Through using NLP,the fastest, most powerful and effective techniques for personal achievement.
- You should take this course if you are ready to achieve success, status and be considered a true professional in your field
- Choose this course if you want to learn the steps to creating instant change in yourself and others so you can operate at your best
- You should take this course if want to learn the secrets of highly effective coaches and therapists
- Choose this course if you have decided that it is time 'for you', time to be all the things you have ever wanted to be
- You should take this course if you want to learn the system for setting and achieving goals easily that are always achieved
- NLP Practitioners or Master Practitioners who wish to recap or revisit their skills, gain new insights and learn the tips and tricks of a practising NLP Master, Trainer, and coach
- Increase your confidence, stand taller, feel stronger, become the person you deserve to be and help others to do the same.
What you need before you start
- Beginners and experienced NLP practitioners can benefit from this course, all you need is an open mind and be ready to learn. You will be shown everything you need to easily learn NLP
- Be prepared to absorb a lot of information. This course is the most comprehensive, technically accurate & empowering NLP course & can be studied at your own pace so you always get the best NLP training available
- Make some time available.. Study the only full NLP Practitioner Course on Udemy that follows the agreed international training standards(associate level) & the only syllabus that is approved by the iGNLP and the ABNLP
- You need an open mind.. Totally transform your thinking and cultivate a success mindset when you follow a time proven course delivered by the one of the only certified NLP trainers on Udemy. When you choose to study this course you will get a comprehensive training in the core principals and techniques of Neuro Linguistic Programming so that you can take control of all your emotions, boost your ef
- You may want access to a printer to print off some of the 500 Plus resources. Created by an iGNLP Master Trainer and ABNLP (American Board of NLP) Certified instructor.
- Discover how to work with others so that they release their full potential and live the awesome life they deserve the most powerful coaching tools ever developed, NLP’s applications stretch across a wide range of areas and can be adapted for all circumstances for both personal and professional use.
- You will need to have an open mind and be willing to engage with the content, challenge your thinking, explore your potential
- This amazing course delivered by a Certified expert in NLP is the exact training that Matt gives students attending his live Practitioner training
How it compares
Against the other 1,107 rated Udemy courses in Personal Development on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 34% of them
- Reviews10,292#39 of 1,108 by number of reviews
- Length29.9 hourslonger than 98% of them
- Last updatedApril 2023earlier than 66% of them
Course Description
Unlike other 'self-certification Practitioner Training courses '- The Official Neuro-Linguistic Programming - NLP Practitioner Program provides a full NLP Associate Practitioner Certification and is the only course of its kind on Udemy accredited by a genuine NLP board. - Don't end up disappointed - check who certifies the other NLP courses on here.
"Does it work? Yep. I followed the steps of Matthew Barnett after finishing all chapters and training in this course. After a couple of days (not even weeks) I received the official certificate and membership." Marco Beohm (student)
Study your NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Certification 100% online. This is the only course to effectively deliver the internationally agreed standard minimum syllabus for an NLP Practitioner training on Udemy. This is a very complete NLP Certification training that is similar to in-person training, only a lot more accessible and affordable
'WOW!!! I’m utterly impressed with this course! Extremely well done and presented! I would give it 10 stars if I could! If you are at all interested in NLP, take this course. It is outstanding
Nicola Kluge, PhD.
Why take this course?
Approved and Accredited 30 hours CPD points!
The only course trained by a fully certified NLP trainer certified by The iGNLP™ (International Guild for NLP) & The American Board Of Neuro-Linguistic Programming on Udemy.
The only iGNLP™ NLP Practitioner Certification (associate level) on Udemy with an Internationally recognized certification.
The only iGNLP™ NLP Practitioner Training program (associate level ) on Udemy that meets the standards of a third-party certification body (other 'trainers' certify themselves through their own 'certification body').
The only course that meets the bare minimum standards for an NLP Practitioner (associate) training program on Udemy.
The only course that exceeds the minimum standards for an iGNLP™ NLP Practitioner (associate) training program.
The only course that will enable you to apply for membership as an NLP Practitioner (associate) to the iGNLP™ International Guild of NLP or American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming ( ABNLP).
& the American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (ABNLP) as an NLP Practitioner (Associate level). (Terms apply)
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
10,292 Reviews
Matthew Barnett
Matt Barnett — ADHD Educator, Neurodivergent Mentor & International NLP Trainer
Matt Barnett is one of Udemy’s leading voices in ADHD education, neurodivergent communication, and personal transformation. As a late-diagnosed adult with ADHD himself, Matt combines real lived experience with over 25 years of professional coaching, NLP training, behavioural modelling, and communication psychology to help people finally understand how ADHD brains work — and how to support them.
Matt is the creator of ADHD – A Guide for Muggles and ADHD – Unhinged, two of the most relatable and human-centred ADHD courses on Udemy. His teaching is known for being clear, practical, compassionate, and deeply insightful, helping thousands of students make sense of ADHD in themselves, their children, their partners, and their colleagues.
Beyond ADHD, Matt is also a fully certified NLP Trainer, founder of Headgear Labs™, and creator of the only Udemy NLP certification accredited by the iGNLP™ and ABNLP. His background includes coaching leaders, training therapists, building million-dollar businesses, and teaching mindset strategies to people in more than 100 countries.
But at the heart of his work is one mission:
To make the world easier for people with ADHD — and for the people who love them.
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Reviews
By Martin Baumgarten on 7/17/2026
I think this course is absolutely amazing and honestly has deserved 5/5, because of the videos in the videos alone. I can't imagine the effort creating this 30 hours packed of knowledge. However I gave it almost five Stars and here is what can be improved in my opinion: - The techniques to market other courses, so it isn't as obvious to me - And to that the lectures that basically say you won't get most out of this technique unless you get into the master class for NLP, hypnosis and sales - Clear the screen was not properly introduced and overtime I got an image of what it means.
By Siddhant Prasad on 2/1/2026
I had a great learning experience with the iGNLP™ Certified NLP Practitioner (Associate) course. The program was well-structured, practical, and easy to understand, even when covering complex NLP concepts. Matthew’s teaching style is clear, engaging, and highly application-oriented, which made it easy to connect the techniques to real-life personal and professional situations. The examples and exercises helped build confidence in applying NLP effectively. Overall, this course has added real value to my communication skills, mindset, and self-awareness. I would also kindly request Matthew to please share the HeadGear Labs certificate for the iGNLP™ Certified NLP Practitioner (Associate) course.
By Sliema Gunatunge on 1/25/2026
It was good. Because there is a lot of information i need to read it through several times to understand and absorb it. However , its really important to practice the lessons , out into practice as much as possible.
By Alex Asmund Weller on 12/10/2025
With my background in a different yet also a similar field i recognise what so far is presented to me. It was so far a wonderful refresher and also it was for me not brought as dry stuff which i fall easy in boredom with. So great job. Well done so far.
By Edwin Graceffi Monteagudo on 10/3/2021
Extensive content and taught in a way that is needed to review several times. Lacks many real examples. The way he talks is tiring and difficult to absorb the content. After the completion you will feel you know nothing or only around 10% about NLP. And you will fell compelled to review the massive tiring course or look for another better. But Matt makes all of his content useless where he imposes his typical preconceptions. All of his "unlimited possibilities", "everybody has great potential to do anything" is thrown away when he imposes his limiting belief where someone is too old to do something and nothing can be done in that case. According to him, "everybody" can do anything BUT only those fitting a certain pattern are allowed to do it. Those not filling his requirements, can't. So it is not everybody that has unlimited potential. A fake promise. Well, in Matt's world, he is too old to impose his limiting beliefs in his courses and too old to do anything in his limited potentials land (bubble). Also his preconception where, "as anyone of my age who must have kids", as it is a rule, "people over 40s have kids". Typical limiting beliefs and preconceptions that a NLP practitioner and coach can't have at all. He certainly is not able to practice it even less teach it. These are beliefs and preconceived ways of thinking that are typical in environments that impose rules and patterns to follow, that to achieve certain goals is necessary to follow a specific path that it is taught to be the only and one supreme truth. It shrinks the brain and the initiative, there is no personal freedom. Matt's words and thoughts are not in alignment with the NLP teachings. He constantly tries to sell his products and services like a typical salesman, which is tiring. He focuses a lot on himself and all his attempts, his band, his coaching services, his products, his courses...and you certainly will not buy anything from him after. Opposed as his arrogant thinking where "he can sell anything to anybody after a few minutes of talking". Contradictions, arrogance, fake promises, preconceived ideas and limiting beliefs, difficulty to learn from the way he tries to teach and an unbearable irritating accent. Not a valuable "course". EDIT (REPLY): Matt should accept reviews, a grown up should know that not everything is as you wish. It is difficult to accept facts with arrogance and preconceived limiting ideas. And if there are other reviews stating the same problems, then it is because you are failing at these points.
By Michael V on 4/14/2021
Truly, this is a life changing course. Matt presents the content in such a clear cut way, and the flow is amazing. I used the goal setting techniques in order to do the course all the way through twice, consecutively (which is not required, but I would recommend doing it 2x at some point). I will say though, that upon the second time through you may have some very life changing realizations; as with the nature of learning NLP, you gain a lot of rapport/enhanced connection with the subconscious/unconscious mind. So, when it comes to family, if you've had problems like I may have, some things may rise to the surface that you didn't realize before. This is because, as you gain an enhanced understanding of yourself, your patterns and emotions, you will also have an enhanced understanding of others. So, that being said, there's really no going back. But luckily this is all in the highest positive intent of your unconscious mind for you to reach a state of wholeness, and actually deal with any real issues that may be affecting you below the surface level (that you may not have noticed before); in order to become that happiest healthiest version of yourself that you can become. That being said, I am grateful for having taken this course, and I'm grateful for Mr. Matthew Barnett's knowledge and style of teaching, which has resonated so well with me. I'm already on to some your other trainings Mr. Barnett. Please let us know about any live trainings you have in the future. Peace and love be with you sir. Thanks!
By Laura on 12/4/2020
I really find that as Matthew stated in the beginning that one can replay his course over and over and still find something new to learn. I purchased the course a bit ago but instead of rushing through I have been taking my time going through each section and personally have grown and become more intentional. I recommend Matthew's courses. I cannot wait until I get my certificate.
By Kenneth Ukoh on 5/16/2020
One of the best courses that I have ever done on Udemy. The teaching is delivered with passion and great expertise that leaves no one in doubt that the instructor lives and practices what he preaches. The course is also very comprehensive and I can say that it is the best course in personal development that I have ever done. I am going to take the time to use the course for myself and then go out into the world and use what I have learned and my experience to help others. Thanks, Matt!
By Jeyaram S on 1/23/2020
Excellent course! It has really empowered and motivated me. It helped me understand my own behavior and that of others. Course is very well organized and uses several NLP techniques itself. It would have been even better if it had videos of how to perform the techniques. Thank you Matt for this course.
By Majid khan on 8/18/2019
this is a very comprehensive course and I highly recommend it. Matt explains things in a very positive and simple way that even I , a complete beginner, am able to grasp the concepts. He takes the time to answer any questions or concerns you may have. And to me, that's worth the price of the course . I have done other courses on udemy and the tutors don't even reply to the questions. So I would highly recommend this course. It has alot of Value and Quality to it. Thank you Matt, keep up the great work and I do hope you make a Master practitioner course someday.
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Overall Score : 90 / 100












