NLP · Neuro-Linguistic Programming

NLP, taught with actual depth.

Ahmad Youssef has been teaching NLP since 2002 — and he's widely credited as the person who first introduced NLP to Lebanon. More importantly, Ahmad didn't just teach NLP techniques as they are. He adapted and reshaped them to carry the spirit of Reconstruction (Reكن). The result is a real framework: every participant walks away with concrete tools, feels genuine change in their own life and in the lives of people around them, and gains the ability to help others too. That's why our NLP program isn't limited to graduating Practitioners. It covers every level, all the way to Trainer: Diploma, Practitioner, Master, and Training of Trainers (TOT) — all accredited by INLPTA.

What NLP is

The study of how language, thought, and behavior connect.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming looks at the working relationship between three things: how the mind processes experience (neuro), the language it uses to organise that experience (linguistic), and the repeated patterns of behaviour that follow (programming).

It is not a theory of the mind. It is a practical toolkit — a set of models drawn from linguistics, cognitive science, and clinical practice — used to notice how a pattern is being maintained and, when useful, to change it.

Done well, NLP is precise and grounded. It does not promise miracles. It gives a person clearer language for what they are doing, and a real method for doing something different.

How it is taught at BANN

Clinical grounding, not a trick collection.

The certification is taught by Ahmad Youssef — a practitioner whose base is psychosocial consultancy, not seminar theatre. Every technique is placed inside the actual clinical context it belongs to: what it is for, when it fails, and what a responsible practitioner does instead.

It is delivered inside BANN Training & Consultancy, which has operated since 2008. That means the material is refined by years of running it with real practitioners — coaches, therapists, HR leaders — and adjusting for what actually holds up in the room.

NLP is one instrument. The deeper framework behind Ahmad's work is Reكن

Who this is for

Two kinds of people.

Practitioners seeking a rigorous certification.

Coaches, HR professionals, trainers, and therapists who want a credential built on real clinical practice — not weekend certifications repackaged for volume. You leave with a body of work you can actually use with clients.

Professionals working on their own patterns.

People who are done reading about themselves and want tools that hold up under pressure — precise language for what they are doing, and a method for doing something different, on purpose.

Program details

Diploma to Master, spelled out.

The certification runs across three levels, with Training of Trainers as the advanced track beyond. Level One lays the foundation. Level Two builds the practitioner skill set. Level Three prepares you to train and certify others. Full curriculum, hours, delivery format, and certification details for all three are below.

Level One · Diploma Training

  • 3 Days · 18 Hours
  • Face-to-Face, Online, or Hybrid
  • No prerequisite

Level Two · Practitioner Certification

  • 6 Days · 36 Hours
  • In-Person or Online
  • Prerequisite: NLP Level One

Level Three · Master Practitioner Certification

  • Two-Phase Format · 48+ Hours
  • In-Person — Clémenceau, Beirut
  • Prerequisite: NLP Level Two
Download Full Program Brochure (PDF)

Includes full curriculum, themes covered, trainer details, and certification information for all three levels.

FAQ

Questions that come up often.

What is the difference between Level One and Level Two?

Level One is the Diploma Training — 3 days, 18 hours, no prerequisite. It gives you the foundational models and techniques of NLP. Level Two is the Practitioner Certification — 6 days, 36 hours, and requires Level One. It deepens the work and certifies you as an INLPTA-accredited NLP Practitioner.

Can I join Level Two without taking Level One?

No. Level Two builds directly on the models, language, and practice introduced in Level One. The prerequisite is firm because the practitioner level assumes you already own the foundation.

Are the sessions in person or online?

Level One runs face-to-face, online, or hybrid. Level Two is offered in-person or online. The exact format for each cohort is announced when registration opens.

What should I expect from the training?

Expect precision, practice, and real feedback. You will work with live examples, practice techniques in pairs or small groups, and leave with tools you can use immediately — not scripts to memorize.

Is the certification recognized?

Yes. All levels are accredited by INLPTA, the International Neuro-Linguistic Programming Trainers Association.

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