Israel's first NLP college
Retter College has taught NLP since 1994. The experience gained in training facilitators is built into a step-by-step program: from the foundational concepts to practicing the tools and applying them.
Selected by the extension programs of Ariel University and the University of Haifa
NLP Practitioner Course: The First Stage of Retter's Flagship Program
Identify thinking patterns, work with limiting beliefs and practice new ways to communicate and create change. NLP Practitioner studies at Retter combine personal experience with guided practice, as a foundation for facilitating NLP and guided imagery.
What is the NLP Practitioner course, and how does the NLP method work?
The NLP approach (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) explores the connection between language, thinking and behavior. In the course we examine thinking patterns and the roles that the subconscious and the conscious mind play in our experience. The NLP Practitioner course is the foundation stage of the Retter training program. During NLP practitioner studies you get to know techniques and tools and practice them as part of a process of learning and personal change, before applying them to guide others. For an overview of the full NLP facilitator training program, visit our NLP studies page.
Who is the NLP Practitioner course for?
- For those who want to identify limiting beliefs, expand their choices and move toward personal goals.
- For people who love listening and working with others and are thinking of learning a profession in facilitation and personal guidance.
- For therapists, coaches and educators who want to enrich their toolbox and support change processes in their work.
What do you practice in an NLP course?
- Mastery of mind and emotion: learning techniques for managing emotional states and creating positive anchors.
- Hands-on experience (internship): extensive practical training (practicum) with supervision by a senior facilitator, to bridge the gap between classroom learning and working with people.
NLP Practitioner certificate
Official international certification for graduates of the program
Recognized by the Chamber and ABNLP
Recognized by the Israeli NLP Chamber and the global ABNLP organization
Guided Imagery Specialist
Guided imagery tools woven into the learning and practice of NLP
NLP Practitioner studies at Retter College: experience, practice and support
Exclusive clinical specialization
The training focuses on NLP and guided imagery, combining explanations, personal experience and guided practice. Professional support and supervision leave room for questions, feedback and skill-building along the way.
Curriculum: the NLP Practitioner course syllabus
The program comprises 296 academic hours. Among other topics, the course covers:
Part 1Communication, presuppositions and the Circle of Experience
Building chemistry (Rapport): developing deep interpersonal communication and identifying the brain's leading representational systems.
The Circle of Experience: identifying the thoughts and feelings that drive behavior, and understanding the subconscious.
Part 2Goal setting, anchors and the language model
The Anchoring technique: harnessing stimuli to change an emotional state and neutralize automatic reactions.
The Meta Model: unpacking generalizations and deletions in language in order to release limiting beliefs.
Part 3Treating phobias, Time Line work and changing habits
Releasing phobias: a fast protocol for treating anxieties and fears.
The Swish technique: replacing automatic behaviors (such as emotional eating or nail biting).
The Time Line: locating blocking memories from the past, achieving closure and changing thinking patterns.
Part 4Hands-on internship, clinical integration and a certification celebration
Clinical internship: conducting 12 one-on-one facilitation sessions under full supervision.
Graduation and certification: awarding the professional certificates under the oversight of the ABNLP.
Learn from the source: the Retter faculty
Our faculty is made up of senior facilitators who run thriving NLP clinics.
Amir Retter
Founder. Master Trainer certified by ABNLP and IN.
Daphna Retter
Founder, clinical social worker and Master Trainer.
Noga Retter
Senior lecturer and head of the children's specialization.
Hava Shani
Certified Trainer and social worker, trauma specialist.
Yael Shafir Gribi
Psychotherapist, fertility and post-trauma specialist.
Roni Grey
Trainer and personal-growth group facilitator.
Maya Shemesh Knobler
Senior facilitator, specializing in children and teens.
Nisso Adatto
Senior organizational consultant, mediator and NLP facilitator.
College branches and upcoming start dates (2026)
Nationwide coverage from the north to the south, or online studies from the comfort of your home.
📍 Haifa branch
Starts: October 25, 2026
Sundays | 5:00–9:30 PM (evening)
Instructor: Yael Shafir Gribi
Early registration open📍 Tel Aviv (Ariel University)
Starts: October 26, 2026
Mondays | 5:00–9:30 PM (evening)
Instructor: Noga Retter
Last few spots!📍 Herzliya branch
Starts: November 2, 2026
Mondays | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (full day)
Instructor: Hava Shani
Registration open💻 Online Zoom course (morning)
Starts: November 4, 2026
Wednesdays | 8:30 AM–1:00 PM
Instructor: Amir Retter
Registration open💻 Online Zoom course (evening)
Starts: November 10, 2026
Tuesdays | 5:00–9:30 PM
Instructor: Amir Retter
Registration open📍 Karmiel branch
Starts: November 11, 2026
Wednesdays | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (full day)
Instructor: Roni Grey
Registration open📍 Rishon LeZion branch
Starts: November 23, 2026
Mondays | 5:00–9:30 PM (evening)
Instructor: Nisso Adatto
Registration open📍 Jerusalem branch
Starts: November 24, 2026
Tuesdays | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (full day)
Instructor: Maya Shemesh Knobler
Registration openStudy tracks and career development options
Stage 1: NLP Practitioner
₪11,950
Foundation for clinical facilitation (296 hours)- Dual certification: Practitioner and Guided Imagery
- A full internship under close supervision
- Recognized by continuing-education funds (keren hishtalmut) and the Ministry of Defense
The recommended track for opening a clinic
Combined: Practitioner + Master
₪23,900
Save ₪2,000 with early registration!- Continue to the NLP Master course – expanding your toolkit
- Senior certifications and Time Line Therapy
- Exit point: the option to stop at the end of Stage 1
- NLP course graduates usually continue on this track to build a profession
- For those who aspire to teach: you can continue on to NLP Trainer training
Frequently asked questions about the NLP Practitioner course
What does the certification at the end of the course provide?
An NLP certificate at the Practitioner level is awarded after 296 hours of study and a clinical internship. It is officially recognized by the Israeli NLP Chamber and by the international ABNLP. In addition, you receive a Guided Imagery Specialist certificate, which enables you to provide therapy in official settings and insurance programs.
Do I need prior knowledge of therapy to take an NLP course?
No. Retter's NLP courses are built step by step, with a sound teaching method, starting from the basics. They suit anyone looking for tools for personal development, and of course therapists and educators who want to acquire focused tools for their therapy rooms.
Can I study on Zoom (online)?
Absolutely. In the Zoom course you practice in pairs in private breakout rooms, with live support from the teaching staff. It is a completely hands-on experience that saves time and comes at a reduced price.
Ready to take your first step in NLP?
Start with a free introductory lesson: get to know the approach, try out the tools and see whether NLP studies fit your goals.
Join the free intro lesson