NLP QLS Level 3

What is NLP? Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is the practise of understanding the way in which we organise our thoughts, feelings, language and behaviour to communicate.  NLP is useful in a variety of industries including counselling, human resources, sales and management to name a few.  During this course, you will explore the anatomy of the brain, defining belief systems and values, language acquisition, and more. This course is ideal if you wish to improve upon these skills and develop the ability to influence people, encourage cooperation, and interpret what people are really thinking. What next? There are several avenues you can go down once you have successfully completed this course. You could take a look at our other psychology courses, or you could further your education by studying a psychology degree at university. If you want to work in psychology using your NLP Level 3 qualification, here are just a few of the jobs you could explore (depending on your credentials):

• Counselling psychologist
• Educational psychologist
• Sport and exercise psychologist
• Occupational psychologist
• Psychological wellbeing practitioner
• Forensic psychologist

Awarding body This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Course Content

Unit 1 Development of NLP

• Anatomy of the brain
• What is NLP?
• Historical development of NLP
• NLP uses
• NLP application
• NLP modelling
• Core skills
• Anchoring
• Reframing
• Presuppositions

Unit 2 NLP principles

• NLP focus
• Pyramid of outcomes
• Positive intention
• State model
• Life content model
• SMART goals
• Chunking
• Core competencies and skills
• Levels of communication

Unit 3 NLP values, belief systems and modalities

• Defining belief systems and values
• Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
• Attachment and developmental theories
• Revisiting learning styles
• Applying predicates (preferences)
• Additional NLP modalities

Unit 4 Levels in NLP and language

• Language acquisition
• NLP levels
• Transference
• Meta programming
• Revisiting learning styles and preferences

Unit 5 NLP programme design

• Application of core competencies and skills
• How to plan and design a programme
• Reframing approach and various types
• Modelling approach
• Anchoring approach
• Reinforcement of behaviour changes

Unit 6 Applications of NLP and professional practice

• An overview of ethical practice and professional codes
• Legal responsibilities such as data protection
• Coaching and training
• Professional development
• Group settings and contexts
• Human resource contexts (workplace, interviews, etc.)
• Skills development