Accreditation Criteria and Core Requirements

ANLP Accreditation confirms that a certification programme meets defined professional standards in structure, content and ethical alignment.

Accreditation Criteria and Core Requirements

ANLP Accreditation confirms that a certification programme meets defined professional standards in structure, content and ethical alignment.

The following criteria apply to training providers seeking accreditation as part of the ANLP NLP Qualifications Pilot.

These requirements support clarity, consistency and professional integrity across recognised NLP qualification pathways.


Training Hours

Programmes must meet ANLP minimum training hour requirements for the relevant certification level.

  • Diploma course – 20 hours face to face** training
  • Practitioner course - 50 hours face to face** training
  • Master Practitioner course - 80 hours face to face** training

Training hours must reflect structured delivery and appropriate depth of learning for the certificate awarded.

**  ‘Face to face’ may include virtual training that meets the ANLP criteria for virtual training. For further information visit the ANLP Criteria for Virtual Training Page


Assessment

Programmes must include appropriate assessment processes.

Assessment should:

  • Evaluate practical application of NLP skills
  • Reflect behavioural competence
  • Be clearly defined and consistently applied

Certification must represent demonstrated competence.


Ethical Framework

All accredited programmes must operate in alignment with:

  • The ANLP Members Code of Ethics
  • ANLP professional conduct expectations

Ethical principles must be embedded within the training and reflected in the responsible use of qualification titles.


Trainer Requirements

Lead trainers must:

  • Hold an appropriate NLP Trainers certificate obtained through a legitimate NLP Master Trainer
  • Operate within ANLP professional standards

Ongoing Commitment

Accredited providers are expected to:

  • Maintain alignment with ANLP professional standards
  • Notify ANLP of significant programme changes
  • Uphold ethical and professional conduct
  • Sign an Accredited Trainer Contract

Accreditation reflects an ongoing professional standards relationship.


If you would like to explore ANLP accreditation during the pilot phase, please contact ANLP to arrange a professional discussion.

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