Become a Certified Hypnotist (CH) through the National Guild of Hypnotists
Celebrating 75 years of Professional Hypnotism. A practical, skills-first certification program designed to help you confidently conduct professional hypnosis sessions,
apply clinical hypnosis methods, and build a sustainable practice.
(Live training may be delivered via Zoom for online cohorts.)
What this course is about
The NGH Certified Hypnotist (CH) course is a structured, competency-based training pathway that teaches you how to
ethically and effectively guide clients using hypnosis for ordinary, everyday problems and performance goals.
- Understand what hypnosis is (and isn’t), and how to explain it professionally to clients.
- Learn how to create safe, repeatable sessions: pre-talk, induction, deepening, suggestions, and emerging.
- Develop practical skills through guided practice and feedback.
- Learn how NGH certification and membership support your credibility and professional growth.
What you will learn
- Clinical Hypnosis foundations: session structure, rapport, hypnotic language, suggestion design, and client-centered delivery.
- Inductions & deepening: multiple approaches so you can match different client styles and goals.
- NLP essentials: language patterns, reframing, anchoring, and practical change-work integrations.
- Ericksonian influence: indirect suggestion, utilization, metaphor, and conversational hypnosis strategies.
- Applications: stress/anxiety support, habit change, confidence, performance, and more (within scope of practice).
- Ethics & professional standards: safe practice, boundaries, documentation, and client communication.
NGH supports continuing education and offers training topics that include hypnosis, NLP, and Erickson training through its training ecosystem.
Training format & hours
This is a 100-hour program delivered in two parts:
- 25 hours pre-course home study (structured materials and preparation).
- 75 hours video and online / live instructor-led training (Zoom for online cohorts), including demonstrations and supervised practice.
What you will receive
Course materials vary by program delivery, but NGH course packages commonly include manuals and supplemental resources.
The referenced NGH/ASCHI course materials include items such as student manuals, scripts, and additional training resources,
plus a 1-year NGH membership listed as part of the materials.
- Student manuals and additional scripts
- Supplemental study materials (books/videos/resources, where applicable)
- Course forms and practice tools (client paperwork templates, session structure aids)
- NGH membership benefits include publications (Journal of Hypnotism® and Hypno-Gram®), discounts, and other member services (per NGH membership details)
Business building (practice setup & marketing)
Knowing hypnosis is only half the equation. This program also supports you with practical steps to launch and grow:
- Positioning: defining your niche and who you help
- Client intake flow: booking → forms → session plan → follow-up
- Pricing & packages: ethical, clear, and sustainable
- Marketing basics: messaging, simple content, referral systems, and professional presence
NGH highlights opportunities to sharpen skills in hypnotism as well as marketing and managing successful practices via member education offerings.
Certification through the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH)
After successful completion of the required training, graduates may be designated as Certified Hypnotists (CH)
through NGH pathways, consistent with NGH’s minimum training hour requirement and membership processes.
- NGH is a long-established professional hypnosis organization founded in 1950.
- Certified membership includes professional recognition (certificate and membership ID) and other benefits.
- NGH notes certified membership requires a minimum of 100 hours of training.
Complete the Registration form to receive your Course Materials
After you submit your registration, please make a payment of $260 for your course materials and shipping.
After payment is received, your course materials will be shipped to you. You will also receive
detailed instructions on accessing required training videos and additional resources needed to
complete your hypnosis training.
Please note: this payment covers course materials and a one-year membership with the
National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) only.
Course training fees are separate and vary depending on whether training is completed
in person or online, as well as other program requirements. Additional details
regarding training fees will be provided.
Flexible payment options are available. Training fees may be paid per session or in
full, based on your preference.