ICBCH Gold-Level Hypnosis Training Course
This Online Foundation Course in Modern Hypnosis Is Available Anytime, Anywhere, and Includes LIVE Online Practice Sessions!
This Is the Course That Has Perhaps Started More Hypnosis Careers Than Any Other Online Training Program! Start Today, Finish at Your Own Pace...
This is Your Path to Success as a Certified Hypnotist!
This course is comprehensive. It will teach you exactly how you can hypnotize other people, help them using hypnosis, and even improve your own experience with self-hypnosis!
You will learn how to help people change habits, restore health and create wellness, manage stress, create emotional balance, and, most importantly, the methods of change work that can be a foundation for helping with many issues.
In as little as 8-12 weeks you can become an ICBCH Certified Hypnotist!
Learn to work online or in person with clients who pay for your help.
The ICBCH Gold-Level Hypnosis Training Course is your starting point for helping others safely, with proven skills and methods based on research. Many people take this course, and then move on to advanced training, building on these skills by taking our additional specialty training (parts work, weight-loss, dream analysis) or NLP and Life Coach certification. We offer an advanced-level professional hypnosis certification to those who have taken the gold-level certification first. This course is your starting point. And thousands of other people have taken it!
What If One Decision Today Could Change the Direction of Your Entire Career?
Imagine learning the most effective, research-informed hypnosis methods available -- Ericksonian language patterns, somatic mind-body healing, and the powerful Panoramic Skill-Building Induction -- all in one self-paced online program. Then imagine that your registration also includes free live monthly practice sessions with one of the world's most experienced hypnosis educators and a global community of fellow learners.
That is not a bonus. That is what is included in your registration price.
The ICBCH Gold-Level Hypnosis Training Course is available right now, to anyone, anywhere in the world. You can start today. You can finish on your schedule. And the live training community you gain access to the moment you register? It is yours for the entire year at no additional cost.
Three Bestselling Textbooks -- Yours Included as Part of Your Registration
You will receive three of Dr. Nongard's most sought-after books as eBooks, so that you have a complete professional library at your fingertips from the moment you begin.
Three books. Hundreds of dollars in value. Included in your registration at no additional cost.
Keys to the Mind has been the most widely selling hypnosis resource for more than 20 years. You will have instant access to learn hypnosis, so that you always have the right words ready for any client situation -- whether you are just starting out or expanding into new areas of practice. This is the resource working hypnotists actually use.
Experiential Approaches to Somatic Therapy serves as the foundational textbook for the somatic and mind-body components of this course, so that you understand not just the techniques but the deeper framework behind why body-centered hypnosis produces such lasting and powerful results.
Reframing Hypnotherapy rounds out your library as a core course textbook, so that you develop the cognitive and linguistic flexibility to meet every client where they are and guide them toward genuine transformation.
Three books. Hundreds of dollars in value. Included in your registration at no additional cost.
This Is Not Just Another Online Course You Watch and Forget
Most online courses give you videos. Maybe a PDF. Maybe a certificate.
This course gives you a complete professional hypnosis education and then it keeps giving, every single month, through live interactive training you will not find bundled into any other program at any price.
Dr. Richard Nongard has been practicing and teaching hypnosis professionally since 1989 -- longer than most hypnosis certification programs have even existed. He holds a Master's Degree in Counseling, a Doctor of Psychology degree, and a Doctorate in Cultural Transformation. He is an adjunct university professor and one of the most widely published hypnosis educators in the world. When you learn from Dr. Nongard, you are learning from someone who has spent more than three decades refining exactly what works -- in real sessions, with real clients.
The ICBCH Gold-Level Hypnosis Training Course brings together the three most effective approaches in modern hypnosis into one unified, practical system:
The Panoramic Skill-Building Induction
Dr. Nongard's signature approach to creating deep, resourceful trance states that clients carry with them long after the session ends
Ericksonian Hypnosis
The elegant art of indirect suggestion, therapeutic metaphor, and permissive language that bypasses resistance and speaks directly to the unconscious mind
Somatic Mind-Body Integration
The understanding that stress, trauma, and habit live in the body, and that lasting change requires working at that level
Here Is Everything Included in Your Registration
32+ Video Teaching Modules
You will work through a comprehensive step-by-step video curriculum, so that you develop both the technical skills and the clinical confidence to begin working with clients immediately upon completion. Every module is taught in clear, practical language -- no jargon, no fluff, just exactly what you need to know.
10 Complete Downloadable Hypnosis Sessions
You will receive 10 fully produced professional hypnosis audio sessions demonstrating the real-world integration of Ericksonian, somatic, and direct approaches, so that you have both a powerful learning tool and a ready-made resource library covering smoking cessation, weight loss, confidence, anxiety relief, stress reduction, peak performance, and more.
Professional Practice Forms and Assessment Tools
You will receive the exact intake forms, client assessment inventories, and session planning tools used in active professional hypnosis practice, so that you are organized, ethical, and operating at a professional level from your very first client.
Marketing Resources and Client-Getting Tools
You will receive practical marketing resources and strategies designed specifically for new hypnosis practitioners, so that you know exactly how to attract your first clients, communicate your value, structure your services, and begin building a practice that generates real income. This is the piece most training programs leave out entirely -- we put it front and center.
Keys to the Mind Textbook (eBook)
You will get Dr. Nongard's complete reference guide to professional hypnosis, so that you always have a trusted, comprehensive resource to return to as your knowledge and practice grow.
You will receive documentation for up to 40 approved continuing education hours upon completion, so that licensed counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, and other mental health professionals fulfill their professional development requirements while gaining skills that will genuinely transform their practice.
ICBCH Certificate of Completion
You will receive a high-quality, frameable ICBCH Certificate of Completion, so that you have a tangible, professional credential you can display, share, and use to establish credibility with clients and colleagues.
One Full Year of Associate ICBCH Membership
You will receive one year of Associate Membership in the International Certification Board of Coaches and Hypnotists, so that you are connected to one of the world's most established hypnosis organizations from day one of your professional journey.
And Then There Is the Part That Sets This Course Apart From Everything Else
FREE Monthly Live Online Practice Sessions -- Included in Your Registration. Yours From Day One.
This is what no other course at this level offers.
Every month, as a registered student, you will attend free live online hypnosis training and practice sessions led by Dr. Richard Nongard and other ICBCH-approved hypnosis instructors, so that you are never learning in isolation, never stuck on a technique, and always growing in real time alongside a global community of practitioners.
These are not pre-recorded webinars. These are live, interactive sessions where you practice, ask questions, get feedback, and build the kind of fluid, confident skill that only comes from actually doing hypnosis with other people.
Hypnosis is a performing art as much as it is a clinical skill. You can watch a thousand videos about riding a bicycle -- but the moment everything clicks is the moment you are actually on the bike. These monthly sessions are the bike.
They are included. In your registration price. Starting the day you enroll.
There is nowhere else in the world you can get this combination -- comprehensive self-paced training, professional resources, marketing tools, a full year of membership, and ongoing live practice sessions -- for anything close to what this course costs.
Register now and claim your spot in the next monthly session.
Your Path Forward Is Already Mapped
This course is the beginning, not the end.
Upon completing the ICBCH Gold-Level Hypnosis Training Course, you will be positioned to pursue the ICBCH Certified Hypnotist designation -- a recognized professional credential that communicates to clients, colleagues, and referral sources that you are trained, ethical, and competent.
And when you are ready to go further, this course opens the door to our advanced 100-hour professional training program -- where you can earn the title of Certified Professional Hypnotist (CPH), the benchmark credential for serious, career-committed hypnosis practitioners.
Complete the Gold-Level course. Earn your Certificate of Completion and Associate Membership.
Pursue your ICBCH Certified Hypnotist designation.
Advance to the 100-hour track and earn the CPH -- Certified Professional Hypnotist.
Every major journey begins with a single, clear decision.
This is yours.
Dr. Nongard and Dr. Hiro Koo teaching in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!
This Is Who This Course Is For
You are a mental health professional who wants to integrate hypnosis into your existing practice and earn up to 40 CE hours in the process.
You are a coach, wellness practitioner, or helping professional ready to add one of the most powerful change tools available to your work.
You are a career changer or entrepreneur who wants to build a practice around meaningful, results-oriented work with motivated clients.
You are a curious learner anywhere in the world who simply knows that hypnosis is your next step and wants to learn from the best.
You have dabbled in hypnosis before and are ready to get serious, get trained, and get real results.
If any of these sound like you, this course was built for you.
What Real Hypnosis Practice Looks Like
The clients who seek out professional hypnotists are not the same clients who walk into a therapist's office. They are not in crisis. They are not seeking a diagnosis. They are high-achieving, self-motivated individuals who have a specific goal -- stop smoking, lose weight, overcome a fear, perform at their peak -- and who are willing to pay an expert to help them get there.
These clients expect to pay for results. They are not waiting on insurance reimbursement. They are investing in themselves, and they want someone who knows what they are doing.
This course teaches you to be that person.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any prior experience with hypnosis?
No. This course is designed to take you from wherever you are -- complete beginner or curious professional -- to confident, competent practice. Everything is taught from the ground up.
I am already a licensed therapist or counselor. Is this course appropriate for me?
Absolutely. The curriculum is grounded in evidence-based approaches, the CE hours are designed with licensed professionals in mind, and the somatic and Ericksonian frameworks will integrate naturally with existing therapeutic modalities.
How long do I have to complete the course?
This is fully self-paced. There are no deadlines, no expiration dates, and no pressure. Work through the material as quickly or as slowly as your life allows. Your access does not expire.
What are the monthly live sessions like?
They are live, interactive online sessions led by Dr. Nongard and ICBCH-approved instructors. You will practice techniques, ask questions, and work alongside other learners from around the world. They are free, ongoing, and included in your registration with nothing extra to pay.
What comes next after this course?
This course qualifies you for the ICBCH Certified Hypnotist designation and serves as the gateway to our advanced 100-hour program leading to the Certified Professional Hypnotist (CPH) credential.
Is this available outside the United States?
Yes, completely. This is an online, worldwide program. Students have completed it on every continent. Your time zone, location, and local availability of training programs are not a barrier.
The Investment
Everything listed above -- the 32+ video modules, 10 complete session downloads, practice forms, marketing tools, textbook, CE documentation, Certificate of Completion, one year of Associate ICBCH Membership, and free monthly live practice sessions for the entire year -- is included in a single registration.
This is professional training. This is a career investment. And for everything you receive, it is priced to make that investment accessible to anyone who is ready to begin.
There Has Never Been a Better Time to Learn Hypnosis
People are actively searching for qualified hypnotists right now. They are looking online for help with habits, anxiety, performance, confidence, and dozens of other goals that respond beautifully to skilled hypnosis work. The demand is real. The clients are motivated. The work is meaningful.
The only thing standing between where you are and where you want to be is the training.
That training is right here. It starts the moment you register.
Yes, I am ready. Register me now.
The ICBCH Gold-Level Hypnosis Training Course is offered through the International Certification Board of Coaches and Hypnotists. Dr. Richard Nongard has been a practicing hypnotist and educator since 1989. The ICBCH has served hypnosis professionals and provided continuing education for mental health professionals since the mid-1990s.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Dr. Richard Nongard
Who is Dr. Richard Nongard?
Dr. Richard Nongard, Psy.D., is a licensed psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and clinical hypnotherapist with three decades of experience in professional hypnosis. He is the founder and President of the ICBCH — the International Certification Board of Coaches & Hypnotists — and an internationally recognized trainer who has helped shape modern, evidence-based hypnotherapy.
What are Dr. Nongard's credentials?
He holds a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree from California Southern University, where his dissertation was titled Confidence in Hypnotherapy Practice: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. He also holds a master's degree in counseling from Liberty University and a doctorate in transformational leadership from Bakke Graduate University. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, with professional training in psychotherapy and hypnotherapy completed in the United States, Canada, and Germany.
What is Dr. Nongard known for?
He is widely regarded as a thought leader in clinical hypnotherapy and is the author of numerous books in counseling and clinical hypnosis. He is also a TEDx speaker, having presented on the topic of mindfulness. His approach is known for blending mindfulness, somatic therapy, contextual psychology, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and clinical hypnosis into practical, results-driven methods. He has trained thousands of professionals worldwide.
Does Dr. Nongard teach live trainings?
Yes. He teaches live certification trainings worldwide, with regular events held in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also offers online, self-paced courses through Subliminal Science LLC at ExpertHypnosis.com, and continuing education through FastCEUs.com.
How can I contact Dr. Nongard?
Use the contact form on this website or join our Facebook group
About the ICBCH
What is the ICBCH?
The ICBCH (International Certification Board of Coaches & Hypnotists) is a professional certification board and association for hypnotists, hypnotherapists, coaches, and other helping professionals. Founded by Dr. Richard Nongard in 2006, the ICBCH has provided over two decades of service to the profession, offering certification standards, training approval, continuing education, and professional membership benefits to practitioners around the world.
What does ICBCH certification involve?
The starting point is the ICBCH Gold-Level Hypnotist Certification, a multimedia program with video training, audio materials, and recognized academic textbooks. Advanced practitioners can pursue the Platinum-Level (Advanced) Certification, which focuses on skill mastery, research-grounded change work, and building a successful hypnosis practice. Combined Gold + Platinum programs are also available.
Are ICBCH courses available online?
Yes. Certification courses are offered through an online learning center accessible worldwide, in addition to live in-person trainings.
Is the training evidence-based?
ICBCH training is grounded in contextual psychology, ACT therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and other integrative, research-supported approaches — designed to teach methods that actually work with real clients.
Does the ICBCH have international members?
Yes. The ICBCH has members in many countries, including Canada and Mexico, all European countries, and many Asian countries, and has conducted live trainings in many regions of Asia as well. There is also a vibrant community of members in Australia.
Is this certification recognized by the government?
The practice of hypnosis is not regulated in the United States. No government agency exists that requires certification programs to be recognized, and therefore no certification is required to practice professional hypnosis in the United States.
Is certification required to practice professional hypnosis?
No. The USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, and other countries do not require any certification — certification is a voluntary process. The value of certification is in the community it builds, the training standards it represents, the continuing education it provides, and the professional credibility it conveys to clients and referral sources.
What are the benefits of ICBCH membership?
Membership benefits include access to professional liability insurance, optional group health, vision, and dental plans for private practitioners, and ongoing members-only continuing education events, many at no charge.
Who should pursue ICBCH certification?
ICBCH certification is designed both for licensed mental and behavioral health professionals seeking to add hypnotherapy to their practice and for coaches and helpers from a variety of professions who want to learn professional hypnosis from the ground up. Hypnotists who complete the training report increased referrals, higher self-pay fees, and improved client outcomes.
Does the ICBCH have a code of ethics?
Yes. ICBCH professional hypnotists agree to respect others when demonstrating hypnosis in non-clinical settings and to promote public awareness of hypnotherapy.
What is the refund policy?
The refund policy is simple: a full refund is available within the first 7 days of registration for this online program.
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