Welcome to the International Board of Coaches and Practitioners

The IBCP is an organization dedicated to the world-wide advancement of Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, TIME Techniques™, Success and Life Coaching, Emotional Freedom Techniques, and Reiki. We are dedicated to defining and upholding standards of excellence and ethics for our members and for our industry, internationally.

Benefits of Membership

Being a certified member of IBCP tells your clients that you adhere to a policy of education, a code of ethics, and a pursuit of excellence, as defined by our membership standards.

IBCP keeps our members up-to-date with the newest news, information, techniques and research through our quarterly newsletter and annual conventions. IBCP stays on top of the laws around the world and takes action anywhere that Hypnotherapy or NLP are being limited, regulated or outlawed. IBCP provides marketing assistance, as well as local exposure through our sister-site, NLPList.com. Being a member of the International Board of Coaches and Practitioners means that you're committed to achieving and maintaining excellence in your field.

Levels of Membership

The IBCP Currently Has Four Levels of Membership:

1. Associate Membership: Free
   Non-certification membership includes:
   • Newsletters and access to news and announcements
   • Does not include certification of any kind.
2. Digital Certification: Just $7.99 /mo
   Includes:
   • Digital certificates to display on your website with clickable verification of your credentials
   • Clients can verify your credentials by phone or by website 24/7
   • Quarterly newsletters
   • Access to news and announcements.
   • Plus bonus online courses and other content
   • Does not include the referral directory, physical certificates, or the ticket to the IBCP convention.
3. Full Certification: Just $9.99 /mo
   Includes:
   • Includes official "gold seal" paper certificates for your wall
   • Digital certificates to display on your website with clickable verification of your credentials
   • Clients can verify your credentials by phone or by website 24/7
   • Listing in the official NLP, Hypnosis, and Coaching referral directory
   • One ticket to the annual IBCP convention
   • Monthly group coaching calls with the President of the Board, Michael Stevenson
   • Quarterly newsletters
   • Access to news and announcements.
   • Plus bonus online courses and other content

Available Board Certifications

In addition to professional affiliation, IBCP supports the following internationally recognized levels of membership:

Proof of training (valid completion certificates) will be required for certification for graduates of non-IBCP-approved institutes.

What is a Board?

In our fields of NLP, Hypnotherapy, Coaching, EFT and Reiki, a board is a private trade organization dedicated to supporting its members in their respective fields. These are self-regulating fields, meaning the members of the field regulate themselves. Since there is no government licensing for these fields in most countries, provinces, and states around the world. Boards provide a way for members to show that they meet an independent standard of education recommended to practice in each respective field.

In addition to just certification, the IBCP also facilitates a strong community, assists members in continuing their development with continuing education, and assists members with business resources and training to further their success. You can learn more about the IBCP here.

Enroll in the IBCP Today

Enrolling in the International Board of Coaches and Practitioners is easy. Simply sign up using our secure online form, or print an enrollment form and mail or fax it to us. Click here to enroll using either method.