Hypnosis Certification Course

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By becoming a certified hypnotist through the Summit Center for Hypnosis, you will be ready to apply what you have learned to your existing skill set or launch your own hypnosis practice. Class size is limited to twelve students to assure that every student gets individualized attention.

Designed with busy, working people in mind, our class meets for ten hours each week, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and on Saturdays, over eight weeks. Upon completion of the comprehensive hypnosis course and training, you will be fully certified as a professional hypnotist by the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) and receive your first year of membership. The NGH is the oldest, largest hypnotism organization in the world.

Imagine…

  • Loving your work, while helping others

  • Choosing your own work schedule

  • Feeling confidence to begin practicing immediately

  • A fulfilling, creative specialty

“I chose Summit Center for Hypnosis because of the personal attention I would receive, the thorough lessons, and because I would be able to hit the ground running. I finished the program feeling confident and prepared.“

-K.A., Summit Center for Hypnosis graduate

Where Can This Training Take Me?

Help Other People

Caregivers, nurses, medical practitioners, hospice workers, and other people who help people can benefit from this course. You will learn hypnotherapy skills to help those under your care. Performing hypnosis on others can relieve their pain, soothe and relax them, and help them feel more assured when facing medical changes or life transitions.

Improve Athletic Performance

Athletes and fighters at the top of their game have cited the power of hypnosis as helping them excel. If you are a coach who would like to empower your players to reach their next level or optimize your own athletic abilities through a self-hypnosis, this course is for you.

Find a Rewarding Career

If you have recently graduated and you are exploring career options, if you are looking for a change, or if you are a retiree looking for additional income, this course will prepare you for a fulfilling career as a hypnotist. You can directly help other people conquer their fears and become their best selves.

Reach Your Highest Potential

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If you want to conquer your fears, gain confidence and resilience, improve your visualization skills, overcome mental and energy blocks, and strive toward self-actualization, this course can help. Learn how to use self-hypnosis to improve your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.

What Sets the Summit Center for Hypnosis Apart?

We’re Comprehensive

  • Our 120-hour course goes beyond the NGH certification requirement for the certificate you will receive. Includes an end of course practical that assures hypnotists are fully prepared to see clients immediately

  • Includes a combination of mock sessions, introduction to pain management, working with children, and planning for client success

Attentive Teaching

  • Experiential learning & assignments

  • An introduction to conversational hypnosis

  • Structured practice throughout each topic

Feel Confident

  • We help you to be prepared for those “what if?” situations

  • Deane Benninghoven teaches hypnosis using gentle methods that don’t require clients to re-live traumatic events

  • Continuing support, ongoing weekly office hours with Deane

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Practice in-person hypnosis sessions to ensure you feel prepared to help your own future clients.

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Also learn special tips and tricks to hold effective hypnosis sessions online with remote clients.

Course Information

We offer two payment options:

Course Price:

Option A

$3,300.00*

Pay in full, within 30 days of class start and receive a $500 discount.

Option B

$3,800.00*

Pay 50% within 30 days of class start, and 50% balance within 2 weeks before class starts.

*Fee includes multimedia course packet and NGH materials. Other required reading must be purchased independently, students generally spend $50.00 - $150.00.

Upcoming Certification Course Dates:

Registration Closed

Winter 2025 Class

Dates: 1/25/25 - 3/22/25
Format: Online or In-person
Location: Online, or at the Summit Center for Hypnosis, Tacoma, WA

Tuesdays & Thursdays - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Saturdays - 9:30am - 5:00pm

Spring 2025 Class

Dates: 4/19/25 - 6/14/25
Format: Online or In-person
Location: Online, or at the Summit Center for Hypnosis, Tacoma, WA

Tuesdays & Thursdays - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Saturdays - 9:30am - 5:00pm

Fall 2025 Class

Dates: 9/20/25 - 11/15/25
Format: Online or In-person
Location: Online, or at the Summit Center for Hypnosis, Tacoma, WA

Tuesdays & Thursdays - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Saturdays - 9:30am - 5:00pm

Next Steps

Want to learn more?

Fill out and submit the form below to receive a free information packet with even more course information.

Ready to apply?

If you’re ready to apply, schedule an admissions interview with Deane Benninghoven. Click the button below and select “Certification Course Interview” to schedule.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the Summit Center for Hypnosis or the certification course, please contact info@summithypnosisnw.com.