NLP Master Practitioner
This 20-day, award-winning programme is for certified NLP Practitioners ready to achieve mastery. This course will challenge, provoke, and refine your skills, focusing on advanced models, The Hero’s Journey, and Success Factor Modelling™ to launch your professional practice.




What is the NLP Master Practitioner?
The NLP Master Practitioner is an advanced NLP qualification for learners who have already completed NLP Practitioner-level training and want to deepen their skills, flexibility and professional application.
This course is designed for experienced NLP Practitioners, coaches, trainers, consultants, leaders and personal development professionals who want to develop advanced NLP practice, modelling, language, belief change and higher-level behavioural change work.
It is the advanced route in UKCPD’s NLP qualification pathway and is suitable for learners who want to move beyond Practitioner-level skills into deeper mastery and application.
NLP Master Practitioner course summary
Qualification: NLP Master Practitioner
Best for: Existing NLP Practitioners, coaches, trainers, consultants, leaders and professionals who want advanced NLP development.
Study format: Advanced live online training with practical exercises, applied NLP development and professional practice.
Course length: Advanced NLP Master Practitioner route, as shown on the course page.
Level: Master Practitioner / advanced NLP qualification.
Accreditation and recognition: NLP recognition shown on the course page.
Main outcome: Learners develop advanced NLP skills in modelling, language, values, beliefs, identity, behavioural change and professional application.

What's Included in Your Training
Explore the tabs below for a complete breakdown of this 20-day live online programme, including the advanced syllabus, dual accreditation, and all bonuses.
Brand New Programme and dates with two special guest trainers coming VERY soon!

Robert Dilts: – Robert Dilts has been a globally recognised coach, behavioural skills trainer, and business consultant since the late 1970s. A key contributor to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), developed by John Grinder and Richard Bandler, Dilts has helped shape the field through decades of coaching, training, and consultancy across diverse industries. In 2018, he received a Lifetime Contribution Award from Association for Neuro-Linguistic Programming in recognition of his impact.
Alongside his brother, he co-developed the Success Factor Modeling™ process, a method for identifying and transferring the behaviours and strategies behind high performance in individuals and organisations. Through Dilts Strategy Group, this work supports innovation, leadership, and organisational growth worldwide.
Dilts is also a prolific author, with influential works such as Visionary Leadership Skills, From Coach to Awakener, and The Hero’s Journey (with Stephen Gilligan). His clients have included global organisations such as Apple Inc., Microsoft, and The World Bank, reflecting his wide-ranging influence in leadership and personal development.
Donald McNaughton: – Donald MacNaughton is a widely-recognized consultant, top-selling author, and keynote speaker and the founder of the High-Performance consulting firm Zoned In Performance. A leader in his field, Don integrates sports psychology, neuroscience, leadership skills, and talent development to help individuals, teams, and organizations achieve their highest performance levels.
Don is also the author of two best-selling guides to self-development entitled, “The 12 Hidden Laws of Performance” and “Talent Unlimited”.
This brand new NLP Master Practitioner course represents a real opportunity to deepen and expand your skills. This intensive 20-day training over 8 months gives you the opportunity to truly integrate your learning.
NLP Master Practitioner training is not just about deepening knowledge; it’s about developing the wisdom to generate greater clarity and understanding for yourself and your clients. You will go from following procedures to designing purposeful, dynamic, outcome-focused actions.
A key feature is the focus on developing your entrepreneurial spirit using Success Factor Modelling™ (SFM™), a unique approach to competency building developed by Robert & John Dilts. This programme is designed to provide you with the tools to launch your own business or passion project.
Prerequisites: Individuals must have completed a recognised NLP Practitioner training.
Full schedule of dates and course themes coming VERY soon!
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This course is fully accredited by two leading professional bodies:
The Association For NLP (ANLP)
The International Association For NLP (IANLP)
Upon successful completion of the course and assessments (including an NLP Modelling Project, Client Case Study, and SFM Project), you will receive the ANLP Accredited NLP Master Practitioner certification.
You will also receive your personal iWAM Psychometric Profiling Report as part of the course.
Physical Student Study Pack: A comprehensive Training Manual, “Learning To Learn” textbook, UKCPD Note Book, Pen, and Pin posted to you.
Two Additional Textbooks: Includes “The Hero’s Journey” by Melanie Richens and “NLP Metaphorically” by Chris Rasey.
iWAM Psychometric Profile: A full iWAM profiling report and debrief (Award-Winning Service).
Success Factor Modelling™: Specialist training in SFM™ to build your business or project.
Extra Workshops: Includes two optional evening workshops, regular tutor calls, and group supervision sessions.
Insurance Discount: All graduates are offered a special discount code for professional indemnity insurance.
CoachFinder Listing: Get a free listing on our brand new Professional Coach and Practitioner Listing website.
CPD & Group Access: Access to our rich mix of CPD workshops and membership in the “Be Inspired Group”.

Who is the NLP Master Practitioner for?
The NLP Master Practitioner is suitable for learners who have already completed NLP Practitioner-level training and want to continue their development.
This course may be useful if you want to deepen your NLP skills, improve your flexibility, develop advanced language and change work, strengthen your coaching or training practice, or apply NLP at a more sophisticated level.
It is also suitable for coaches, trainers, consultants, leaders, therapists, personal development professionals and experienced practitioners who want to develop advanced NLP capability.
What will I learn on the NLP Master Practitioner?
On this course, learners explore advanced NLP models and methods that support deeper behavioural change, professional flexibility and higher-level application.
You will develop advanced skills in areas such as modelling, language patterns, values, beliefs, identity, timelines, systemic thinking, behavioural change and advanced NLP application.
These skills can help learners work with more complex patterns, support deeper change and apply NLP more effectively in coaching, training, leadership, consulting and personal development contexts.
You can also compare this course with other UKCPD routes on our NLP qualifications page.

Choose Your Plan
We offer two simple ways to pay.
Both options include VAT and our 0% interest-free guarantee.
Pay in Full
Make a single, one-time payment to get fully enrolled instantly.
£3,295.00 One-Time Fee
20-Day Live Online Training
Dual-Accredited (ANLP, IANLP)
NLP Master Practitioner Certification
Physical Study Pack Sent by Post
Includes 2 Additional Textbooks
INCLUDES iWAM Psychometric Profile
INCLUDES Success Factor Modelling™
For Certified NLP Practitioners
Free CoachFinder Directory Listing
Insurance Discount Code
All Live Sessions Recorded for review
Full Tutor Support & Supervision
Interest-Free Plan (UK Students Only)
Spread the cost over 12 months with our flexible, 0% interest plan. (UK Students Only)
12 x monthly payments of £274.58
Total Investment: £3,295.00
20-Day Live Online Training
Dual-Accredited (ANLP, IANLP)
NLP Master Practitioner Certification
Physical Study Pack Sent by Post
Includes 2 Additional Textbooks
INCLUDES iWAM Psychometric Profile
INCLUDES Success Factor Modelling™
For Certified NLP Practitioners
Free CoachFinder Directory Listing
Insurance Discount Code
All Live Sessions Recorded for review
Full Tutor Support & Supervision

How this NLP Master Practitioner course compares
The NLP Master Practitioner is the advanced route for learners who already have NLP Practitioner-level training.
If you are new to NLP, start with the Foundation Diploma in NLP.
If you want Practitioner-level training combined with coaching, compare the NLP Practitioner & Advanced Certificate in Life Coaching and the NLP Practitioner & Diploma in High-Performance Business Coaching.
If you already hold Practitioner-level training and want advanced NLP development, the NLP Master Practitioner is the next progression route.
Related NLP qualifications
Explore the full NLP qualifications pathway to compare UKCPD’s Foundation, Practitioner and Master Practitioner routes.
Related qualifications include the Foundation Diploma in NLP, Foundation Diploma in NLP & Life Coaching, NLP Practitioner & Advanced Certificate in Life Coaching and NLP Practitioner & Diploma in High-Performance Business Coaching.

Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few of our commonly asked questions about this course. If you have questions not covered here, use the form below to book a discovery call with our team.
What is the NLP Master Practitioner qualification?
NLP Master Practitioner is an advanced-level qualification that teaches mastery of NLP, exploring deeper behavioural-change models, advanced language patterns, modelling excellence, meta-states, timeline processes and identity-level interventions, enabling significant personal and professional transformation.
Do I need to be an NLP Practitioner first?
Yes, you must have completed an NLP Practitioner qualification to ensure you have the necessary foundation in NLP models, language patterns and behavioural-change frameworks.
What advanced NLP models will I study?
You will study advanced timeline work, meta-program and meta-state integration, higher-level parts work, conversational change patterns, advanced anchoring, modelling excellence and strategic intervention techniques.
How is the Master Practitioner programme delivered?
The programme is delivered through intensive live training blocks, supervised practical work, case studies, peer collaboration, mentoring and digital learning materials to support mastery-level development.
What practical assessments are involved?
Assessments may include modelling projects, supervised coaching demonstrations, case-study submissions, reflective logs and the demonstration of advanced NLP techniques in practical contexts.
Is the qualification accredited?
Yes, Master Practitioner level training is aligned with recognised NLP professional standards and is widely respected in coaching and personal-development fields.
What are the professional benefits of NLP Master Practitioner training?
Benefits include enhanced credibility as a practitioner, the ability to work with complex client issues, expanded professional opportunities, deeper personal transformation and potential progression toward NLP Trainer or specialist coaching pathways.
