What’s stopping you?

7 February 2026

By Linda Ferguson

The people who arrive at NLP Canada Training are often ready to get to know themselves better. But I wonder about the people who don’t make it into the workshops. Do they think that digging deeper means uncovering all the sore spots? Do you think that self discovery means diagnosing what is wrong with you?

This is probably the biggest stumbling block. The only way to get better at anything is to develop a better knowledge of the skills and strengths you already have. These are foundational to every activity and to all of your success.

But exploring yourself can feel risky. Many people believe that they will open up old wounds or uncover the parts of themselves they would rather not think about. They are afraid of themselves, afraid they are not good enough. And that leads to unpredictable behaviour and predictably erratic results.

Whatever is scary in you is something you are already living with. You don’t have to be scared you can’t handle you: you’ve always handled you. When you are curious about yourself (instead of judging yourself), you will find unexpected strengths and perspectives that open up new possibilities for your. You might find passion, or purpose, or peace. But you will only find them if you have the courage to look inside.

The self discovery we lead at NLP Canada Training is supported and positive and hopeful. It leaves people with a new light in their eyes and renewed courage for facing their challenges.

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The NLP Practitioner Certification Details and Pricing

NLP Canada Training Practitioner Certification

 

At NLP Canada Training, you’ll work with a community that turns the best evidence into

practical techniques. Ask questions, practice hard, and have fun while you learn to make

change happen in you and around you. Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) is a toolkit for

learning, development and change. It was developed in the 1970s as a practical way to help people identify better choices for their feelings, goals and relationships.

Pricing

Individual plus Individual Application Sessions (3)  $2285 + tax

Individual $1885 + tax

Couples, Groups, Retired Seniors, or Full-Time Students, $1425 + tax per person

NLP Practitioner plus the NLP Master Practitioner, $3285 + tax per person

Payment Plans

We’ll work with you to develop a payment plan you can manage. Normally a 20% deposit is

required before the course begins, and we’ll agree on monthly payments to be made by pre-authorized credit card or PayPal. There are no extra interest charges or fees as long as you make your payments regularly.

Live on Zoom

Training is live on Zoom and you will spend most of your time in a breakout space with one or two other people. Days run from 10:00 AM Eastern to 5:30 PM Eastern (Adjust for your time zone). We never record and we do not allow recording.

Dates for 2026/27

Season

 

Start

All Session Dates

Summer/Fall 2026

Fri. Aug 28

Fri/Sat/Sun Aug 28/29/30 and Fri/Sat/Sun Sept 11/12/13 and Oct 3/4

Fall 2026

Fri. Oct 30

Fri/Sat/Sun Oct 30/Nov ½ and Fri/Sat/Sun Nov 13/14/15 and Sat/Sun Nov 28/29

Winter 2027

Fri. Jan 22

Fri/Sat/Sun Jan 22/23/24 and Fri/Sat/Sun Feb 5/6/7 and Sat/Sun Feb 20/21

Spring 2027

Fri. Mar 5

Fri/Sat/Sun Mar 5/6/7 and Fri/Sat/Sun Mar 19/20/21 and Sat/Sun Apr 3/4

Late Spring 2027

Fri. Apr 23

Fri/Sat/Sun Apr 23/24/25 and Fri/Sat/Sun May 14/15/16 and Sat/Sun June 5/6

 

More Questions? Contact us for a free consultation

Email: linda@nlpcanada.com

Office: 416-928-2394

Cell: 289-242-5089

NLP Canada Training Practitioner Certification

At NLP Canada Training, you’ll work with a community that turns the best evidence into

practical techniques. Ask questions, practice hard, and have fun while you learn to make

change happen in you and around you. Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) is a toolkit for

learning, development and change. It was developed in the 1970s as a practical way to help people identify better choices for their feelings, goals and relationships.

Pricing

Individual plus Individual Application Sessions (3)  $2285 + tax

Individual $1885 + tax

Couples, Groups, Retired Seniors, or Full-Time Students, $1425 + tax per person

NLP Practitioner plus the NLP Master Practitioner, $3285 + tax per person

Payment Plans

We’ll work with you to develop a payment plan you can manage. Normally a 20% deposit is

required before the course begins, and we’ll agree on monthly payments to be made by pre-authorized credit card or PayPal. There are no extra interest charges or fees as long as you make your payments regularly.

Live on Zoom

Training is live on Zoom and you will spend most of your time in a breakout space with one or two other people. Days run from 10:00 AM Eastern to 5:30 PM Eastern (Adjust for your time zone). We never record and we do not allow recording.

Dates for 2026/27

Season

 

Start

All Session Dates

Summer/Fall 2026

Fri. Aug 28

Fri/Sat/Sun Aug 28/29/30 and Fri/Sat/Sun Sept 11/12/13 and Oct 3/4

Fall 2026

Fri. Oct 30

Fri/Sat/Sun Oct 30/Nov ½ and Fri/Sat/Sun Nov 13/14/15 and Sat/Sun Nov 28/29

Winter 2027

Fri. Jan 22

Fri/Sat/Sun Jan 22/23/24 and Fri/Sat/Sun Feb 5/6/7 and Sat/Sun Feb 20/21

Spring 2027

Fri. Mar 5

Fri/Sat/Sun Mar 5/6/7 and Fri/Sat/Sun Mar 19/20/21 and Sat/Sun Apr 3/4

Late Spring 2027

Fri. Apr 23

Fri/Sat/Sun Apr 23/24/25 and Fri/Sat/Sun May 14/15/16 and Sat/Sun June 5/6

More Questions? Contact us for a free consultation

Email: linda@nlpcanada.com

Office: 416-928-2394

Cell: 289-242-5089