
NLP Practitioner Certification Level 4 Diploma
Fully accredited NLP Practitioner + additional modules in Life Coaching
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- Contemplating a new career. Full or part time alongside your existing job. Our range of professional courses will enable you to buy insurance and set up your dream coaching business immediately you graduate. Most of our students study alongside their existing job and set up part time to begin with. We can help you with this. See last years grads in businesses today LEARN MORE
- This course certifies you to LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA in NLP and professional practitioner certification in NLP plus practitioner level modules life coaching and lifestyle medicine . This multi modality training is known as CAM TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING LEARN MORE
- The complete business development package that includes full external accreditation, course and all associated certification, post course support via our CAM CLUB LEARN MORE
- Industry leading Accreditation. In our opinion this is more important than everything else. This is why since our launch in 2005 we have hand picked the 10 best accrediting membership body’s in the industry. Our courses are often referred to as the most accredited of their kind. LEARN MORE
- Establish a training niche We also can assist and provide courses to enable our coaches to establish their own training niche be that NLP, business and corporate coaching to working with children and schools. We can help you.
- Transform your own life - Gain the skills knowledge and confidence to learn how to transform lives starting with your own..
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“Qualifying as a certified CAM Coach through your academy has been one of the most enriching professional experiences of my life. Loved every second of it”
Sunnil Naphray Life Coach

We developed our CAM Transformational Coaching methodology for those coaching professionals who want to go far deeper with their clients than conventional coaching allows. CAM Transformational coaching™ is the only coaching methodology in the world that takes a truly integrative approach to life coach training by combining LIFE, HEALTH & MIND coach training all within the same course. Qualifying as a Transformational coach arms our delegates with the skills knowledge and confidence to facilitate fast, meaningful and lasting change with their clients, sometimes in just a single session
Our integrated approach combines a powerful range of rapid behavioural change solutions that include cutting edge insights from health and personal development, human potential development and behaviour change psychology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the course

Mark Shields (AKA The CAM COACH) a former multi award winning Barclays executive set up the Life Practice UK in 2005.
He is widely recognized as “The CAM Coach,” is a distinguished life and business strategist, acclaimed author, and master trainer in modern psychology. His career spans from high-level roles in the financial sector to pioneering contributions in coaching and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP).
Early Career and Transition
Before entering the coaching arena, Mark held the position of Head of International Investments at Barclays Bank. In 2005, driven by a passion for personal development and transformative change, he founded the Life Practice Group. This organization encompasses multiple international training entities, including Life Practice UK Ltd, The NLP Coaching Company Ltd, and the Life Practice Coaching Academy.
Contributions to Coaching and NLP
Mark is the creator of the CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) Transformational Coaching methodology, an integrative approach that combines life, health, and mind coaching within a single framework. This methodology has been widely adopted, with the Life Practice Academy becoming one of the largest CAM Coaching Academies globally.
In 2008, Mark was recognized as a Master Trainer of NLP by the Mind Institute in Australia for his innovative advancements in the field. Since then, he has trained and mentored thousands of individuals worldwide, including world champion athletes, CEOs, government officials, and media personalities.
Authorship and Publications
Mark co-authored “The CAM Coach,” a best-selling book that serves as a comprehensive guide for practitioners in the complementary and alternative medicine industry. The book offers strategies and insights on establishing and running a successful practice. It has been integrated into the curricula of several universities and is considered a leading resource in the field.
Media Presence and Collaborations
Beyond writing, Mark has a significant media presence, appearing on television and radio as an NLP expert. In 2015, he collaborated with Professor Paul Dolan from the London School of Economics to launch the “Happiness by Design” wellbeing program, based on Dolan’s best-selling book. This initiative focused on enhancing workplace wellbeing.
Current Endeavors
Today, Mark continues to lead the Life Practice Group, offering a range of accredited coaching and psychology courses aimed at empowering individuals to effect meaningful change in their lives and the lives of others. His mission is to provide accessible, life-changing education to a global audience.
For more information on Mark Shields and his programs, you can visit the Life Practice Academy’s official website.
Recently Mark was invited to join coaching legends such as Dan Lok, Robin Sharma T. Harv Eker Matt Bernstein and John Lee and showcase his work as a member of the Wealth Dragons team.
Course Curriculum
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PreviewWelcome from the Course Director (3:22)
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StartTutor Support Please Read
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StartMeet your Tutor
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StartMulti Certification Training Multi Modality Learning
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PreviewAbout the NLP Coaching Company and the Founder, Mark Shields (1:54)
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StartCourse learning guide
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StartFrom Banking Head to NLP Life Coach - My Story
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PreviewOverview of Course Assessments
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PreviewCourse Accreditation and Certification
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StartNational Occupational Standards
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StartCourse Core Competencies
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PreviewCore Competency Assessments
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PreviewCourse Learning Outcomes
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StartCertified CAM Coaching Transformational Coaching Specialist
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StartJoin our private FACEBOOK Group - The CAM Coach Club
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StartNLP Manual - Please read first
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StartRecommended Reading
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StartStudy Tips (66:27)
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StartTalking Therapies Dissertation
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StartDownloadable Workbook and Handouts
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StartCourse Feedback and Assessment Forms
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StartSUMMARY AND FEEDBACK FORM
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PreviewWelcome to Part 1 (3:13)
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PreviewAn Introduction to Neuro Linguistic Programming
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PreviewHow NLP can help you
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PreviewThe History of NLP
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StartWhat does NLP stand for?
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StartThe key principles of NLP
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StartThe importance of rapport
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StartSensory Acuity - The Representational Systems
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StartThe Pizza Walk
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StartBehavioural Flexibility
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StartWell formed outcomes
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StartThe Concept of Modelling
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StartThe Cognitive Thinking Cycle - Understanding the Conscious and Unconscious Mind (26:53)
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StartThe Meta Model - Mind Filtering
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StartThe Map is not the Territory - The Communication Model
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StartPresuppositions of NLP - Empowering Beliefs (8:02)
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StartUnderstanding Body Language
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StartEye Accessing Cues (22:53)
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StartPart 1 Assessment
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StartSUMMARY AND FEEDBACK FORM
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PreviewIntroduction to Part 2 (1:42)
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StartA Holistic Approach
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StartThe Power States (4:54)
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StartTaking Action to change YOUR life (5:50)
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StartUnderstanding Stress
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StartThe Change Cycle
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StartOutcomes and Goals and Actions
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StartThe Potential Model
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StartAn Example of setting goals
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StartSWOT Analysis (5:31)
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StartHuman Givens / CASPA (34:19)
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StartCourse Exercise How to Build Better Personal Relationships
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StartCourse Exercise - How To Build Better Relationships at Work
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StartPart 2 Assessment
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StartSUMMARY AND FEEDBACK FORM
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PreviewIntroduction to Part 3 (1:05)
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StartClinical Practice: A Guide to a Client Consultation (4:46)
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StartStrategies of NLP Coaching
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StartStrategy 1 - Anchoring (33:35)
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StartStrategy 2: Circle of Confidence (50:35)
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StartThe anatomy of a Life Coaching Case Study
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StartLife Coaching Case Study Exercises to be completed
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StartCase Study B
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StartCase Study C
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StartNLP Practitioner Techniques
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StartNLP SKILL SET 1 - The Sub-Modality Shift (18:54)
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StartNLP SKILL SET 2 - Chillseeker Breathing (17:28)
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StartNLP SKILL SET 3 - Fast Phobia Cure (45:19)
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StartNLP SKILL SET 4 - Swish Technique (49:30)
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StartNLP SKILL SET 5 - Parts Integration (35:00)
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StartNLP SKILL SET 6 - Six Step Reframe (39:09)
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StartNLP Techniques Case Study exercise
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StartCase Study Exercise - Practice Practice Practice
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StartSUMMARY AND FEEDBACK FORM
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StartIntroduction (15:18)
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StartCommon Health Conditions
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StartUnderstanding Medication
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StartThe Importance of Blood Sugar Balance
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StartThe Stress Model
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StartNutritional Supplements
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StartThe role of Diet and Exercise
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StartThe Importance of Sleep
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StartFood and Mood Diaries
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StartDASS QUESTIONNAIRE
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StartCOURSE EXERCISE
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StartSUMMARY AND FEEDBACK FORM
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StartThe Breakthrough Session - Lecture
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StartThe Breakthrough Session - Final Course Exercise
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StartClient Breakthrough Session Model Answer
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StartLive recorded Breakthrough session (100:12)
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StartGaining Membership to a Professional Body
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StartClinical Supervision
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StartCode of Conduct
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StartThe Importance of CPD
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PreviewOverview of NLP Training levels
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StartThe Next Steps. Developing Your Dream Coaching Business
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StartGRADUATE AFFILIATE SCHEME
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StartCore Competency Skill Assessment (1:22)
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StartSUMMARY AND FEEDBACK FORM
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StartA final word from your Trainer (1:29)