The Leading Edge in Hypnosis Training.
Whether you want to help others professionally or transform your own life — this is where you begin.
Trusted by 2,000+ students in 40+ countries.
2,000+
Students Trained
15+
Years Teaching
40+
Countries
About Mike & Chris
We've spent 15 years building the training we wish had existed when we started.
Choose Your Path
What Do You Want to
Master?
Start with whichever path fits — both come with a $1 trial.
RECOMMENDED
For Future Professionals
I want to make hypnosis my career.
You're thinking about adding hypnosis to your practice, changing careers entirely, or building a new professional identity around helping people change. This path is for you. The Academy gives you the skills, the certification, and the community to do it properly.
Board-recognized certification included. Cancel anytime.
"I had been a blind man trying to navigate a furniture warehouse at night who finally had his vision restored. I started using hypnotherapy with 90% of my patients and was getting amazing results."
Dr. Matthew Pulling — Clinical Psychologist, 22 yrs
For curious learners
I want to learn hypnosis as a skill..
You want to understand how the mind really works — and actually learn to use hypnosis, not just read about it. Whether it's for personal growth, helping people in your life, or pure fascination with the craft, the Academy teaches you hypnosis the way it's meant to be learned: properly, from first principles.
No experience needed. Learn at your own pace.
"A complete layman a year ago, my friends and family are asking for my help. I've had absolutely mind-blowing success with everything from teaching my adult kids to treating chronic pain. First fan letter in my 59 years."
Rob Munro, age 59
Not interested in hypnotizing other people?
Brain Software Syndicate is for personal transformation only — no hypnosis practice required. It includes over $1,800 of our best training in mindset, self-hypnosis, and behaviour change. Start for just $9/month.
Real Students. Real Results.
From career changers to curious beginners — here's what happens when people actually learn hypnosis.
Watch Their Stories
From skeptics to believers — in their own words.
Real students. Real transformations. See what's possible when you learn hypnosis from the people who actually know how to teach it.
Rick Green
Former Michigan Police Captain
Peter Lancett
New Student
Erika Chinich
New Student
Amy O'Sullivan
New Student
Kate Choppen
Professional Hypnotherapist
Penny Brenton
Hypnotherapist
Our Track Record
The Standard in Hypnosis Education.
15+
Years training hypnotists professionally
2,000+
Students trained globally
Board
Recognized certification
— ICBCH & IHA
300+
Podcast episodes and counting
Mike Mandel has been called one of the most gifted hypnosis instructors alive. The Academy he built with Chris Thompson isn't a weekend certification — it's a comprehensive, principles-first education that produces hypnotists who can actually work with real people in real situations.
A few photos from our twice-annual live hypnosis training in Toronto.
Many of these students actually began their journey through our online training program, the Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy.
There's More to Explore
Brain Software Podcast
300+ episodes with Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson. One of the most listened-to hypnosis shows on the planet.
MMH Blog
Articles, techniques, and insights for hypnosis students and practitioners at every level.
Live Training — Architecture of Hypnosis
5-day in-person intensive in Toronto with Mike Mandel. Twice yearly. Limited to 40 students.
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