Trainers: Michael Carroll
Leading the Way in Classic NLP
Classic NLP is the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming developed by John Grinder and Richard Bandler in the 1970s. NLP expanded rapidly around the world to become a global phenomenon and is now recognised as the leading human potential system for creating change.
This course is taught by NLP Academy Founder and Course Director, Michael Carroll. Michael has been training Classic NLP for over 30 years and is recognised for his expertise and innovation in the field
The course will be delivered in English, with simultaneous translation to Spanish and Portuguese available. Translation to other languages may be available for group bookings, contact us for more information.
The course is the entry-level certification for people new to NLP, no experience is required prior to attendance.
In this course, we focus primarily on the Classic NLP co-created by Grinder and Bandler for application in the modern world, which of course is very different from the period when it was created.
It will take place in the beautiful coastal town of Lagos, in the Algarve region of Portugal. As well as the deep learning from the course, participants will enjoy the charm of the area, such as morning beachside walks, evening sunsets and local and international cuisine from the many restaurants in the quaint and historic ‘Old Town’.
The participants will receive Classic NLP Practitioner Certification issued through The International Trainers and Coaching Academy (ITCA). ITCA is the organisation and NLP professional network established by John Grinder, Carmen Bostic St Clair and Michael Carroll. The ITCA standard for NLP Practitioner training is used all over the world by ITCA NLP Trainers, who have been certified as trainers by John, Carmen and Michael.
Online option – for those who want to learn at home and receive the diploma-level certification.
Why take this 7-day Classic NLP Practitioner Course
- Innovation – The NLP Academy is the brand – utilising Michael Carroll’s vision, which brought New Code NLP™ to the global NLP market, and in doing so created the context for New Code NLP™ to be recognised as a field in its own right for coaching excellence
- Prestige – official John Grinder certification in New Code NLP ™, the body of work he built with Carmen Bostic St Clair, with contributions from Michael Carroll, which consists of his (Grinder’s) most up-to-date knowledge
- Professional community – As a New Code NLP ™ Practitioner, you will be eligible for ITCA membership, offering you a network of ongoing support in the form of practice groups, peer advice, coaching and course prestige in being in the official John Grinder network
- Expertise – Michael is the leading authority in the world on New Code NLP ™ (aside from its co-creators) and is an official co-developer of New Code NLP patterning
What will you learn
- Classic Code NLP – as developed by its co -creators John Grinder and Richard Bandler, updated for modern-day application
- Different applications of Classic NLP – business, education, coaching and applications for personal excellence
- NLP communication models – for influence, change, and persuasion
- Change formats from Classic NLP – models for instigating rapid change in yourself and others
How is the course structured?
Michael Carroll completely integrates NLP into his teaching methodology, so people experience NLP whilst they are learning.
- Demonstrations – Michael will conduct live demonstrations with course participants, so you will see and hear all the techniques in action relevant to their application context
- Practical exercises – you will participate in exercises with your course colleagues, and receive feedback from our ‘in-course ’ team of instructors for you to continually develop your skills throughout the course
- Descriptive lecture – Michael will verbally unpack all the processes he teaches, for you to have a complete understanding of NLP, as well as the practical experience from the exercises
- Layered learning – Michael’s style is to layer the learnings through metaphor, naturalistic examples, live demos, practical exercises and explicit unpacking of the material. It’s incredible
What happens after the course?
- Credentials and credibility – you can advertise your credentials as an official John Grinder certified Classic NLP Practitioner
- Community – you can join ITCA (The International Trainers and Coaching Academy), the membership organisation set up by John Grinder, Carmen Bostic St Clair and Michael Carroll, for NLP Practitioners and Trainers
- Continuing Professional Development – join our exclusive NLP practice sessions, keeping your skills fresh and, through practice, enhancing your competencies with NLP
- Be an NLP Professional – establish yourself and your brand as leaders in the markets you will be working in
What you will learn in this module
Classic Code NLP was created in the 1970s by Richard Bandler and John Grinder, modelling the behavioural patterns of super ‘Change Agents’. You will learn the original models Grinder and Bandler co-created, from a modern-day application perspective
- The history of Neuro-Linguistic Programming – key influences on the field, and its rich academic influences
- Calibration skills – the observation and utilisation of subtleties in non- verbal behaviour, body language and tonality, and linguistic structures
- Rapport – the art of building unconscious trust and responsiveness in others for you to lead the interaction
- Representational systems – being able to work with visual, auditory and kinesthetic communication systems, utilising the language of each system and eye-accessing cues for exquisite communication
- Submodalities – the inner components of the representational systems that provide the subjective interpretation of experience
- Meta Model language – for precise communication, and to elegantly get to the real meaning underneath vague language
- Milton Model – for hypnotic-style language to lead communication and build agreement on complex matters
- Anchoring techniques – to re- access historic resource states, and when desired to stabilise them in present state
- High Outcome Setting – the NLP goal setting formulae for achieving high outcomes
- Working with conflict – ‘Parts Integration’ for dealing with internal conflict
- TimeLines -for working with historic issues that have generalised into adulthood
- Personal congruence in self and others– how to set a reliable internal communication system, with the unconscious mind for working with deeply rooted problem structures in the unconscious
The evaluation for in person attendees will be on 9 May and the will receive certification as a Classic NLP Practitioner
Online attendees will also have an evaluation on 9 May, and will be awarded a Classic NLP Diploma
Course Investment
This NLP Classic NLP Practitioner is the programme for you if you are seeking a high-quality and deeply immersive learning experience with Classic NLP. The course offers the prestige of ITCA, John Grinder-signed certificates, ongoing support through ITCA practice groups and a community within our ITCA network.
Non EU Residents
Full Price
£3000
Early Booking
£1399
Non EU £1399
Available until 7 November 2026
EU Residents
Full Price
£3000
Early Booking
£1399
EU £1399 + 23% IVA (£1720.77)
Available until 7 November 2026
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