Setting the Standards in Applied Neuroscience Practice
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Our independent Advisory Board includes impressive thought leaders: Dr. Marcia Reynolds, Dr. Kristen Willeumier, Dr. Richard Boyatzis, Dr. Paul Zak and many more
Where Academic Neuroscience meets Pracademic Application
At the npnInstitute, we acknowledge experience and previous training in applied neuroscience and grow the discipline of the neuroplastician in a collaborative ecosystem of practitioners, neuroscientists, organizations and training providers.
Practitioner Credentialing
Validate Expertise in Applied Neuroscience
Training Partnerships
Expand Reach & Enhance Professional Recognition
npn Neuroplastician® Directory
Find Credentialed Practitioners in Applied Neuroscience
“Our unique ecosystem encompasses credentialing innovation, a transformative community network, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge resources that collectively advance the field of applied neuroscience.”
Deirdre Morrison
Head of Strategy & Innovation
“We collaborate with innovative training providers to create mutually beneficial partnerships. Training organizations gain enhanced visibility and credentialing pathways for their graduates, while we expand our network of recognized expertise.”
Willem Royaards
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Supported by Leading Experts in the Industry
Dr. Paul J. Zak
Dr. Marcia Raynolds
Dr. Richard E. Boyatzis
Dr. Maheen Adamson
Dr. David M. Hester Jr.
Dr Leanne Elich
Dr. Diego Salinas
Dr. Emma Sarro
Dr. Michael Platt
Dr. Kristen Willeumier
Dr. Nuri Jeong
Dr. Evian Gordon
Discover Trusted Partners in Applied Neuroscience
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Accredited Training Providers
Explore educational programs grounded in applied neuroscience designed for professionals, coaches, and neuroplasticians.
Pioneering Neurotechnology Organizations
Find companies offering cutting-edge tools and platforms that support cognitive development, neurofeedback, and real-world brain applications.
Apps That Enhance Mental Clarity & Performance
Browse trusted digital tools to support focus, emotional regulation, learning, and wellbeing-backed by neuroscience.
What Trusted Partners Say
“I am proud to say that I’m a Master Neuroplastician, awarded by the npnInstitute of Applied and Organizational Neuroscience. What’s exciting is that all of my graduates immediately qualify for the award after completing my programs.”
Dr. Leanne Elich
Leanne Elich Consulting
“We partnered with the npnHub to give our graduates the opportunity to get awarded based on their training and experience.”
Dr. Claire Dale
The Pysical Intelligence Institute
“The practice of the Neuroplastician™ has been vitally important to me in the context of leadership in education.”
Dr. Judi Newman
The Academy of Organisational Neuroscience Australia
What the npnInstitute is all About
What npnInstitute Does
Sets professional competency standards for applied neuroscience
Defines the skills required to obtain the npn Neuroplastician® Credential
Advances professional recognition and responsible applied neuroscience practice
What npnInstitute Does Not Do
Does not provide training, courses or educational programs
Does not award scientific degrees, diplomas or academic qualifications
Does not replace or compete with training providers or academic institutions
Frequently Asked Questions
npnInstitute is focused on setting competency standards and advancing professional recognition in applied neuroscience and the Neuroplastician® discipline.
No. npnInstitute is not a university, college, academic institution or training provider and does not award academic qualifications.
No. npnInstitute does not provide courses or training. It recognizes relevant prior training, professional experience and demonstrated competency.
It is a professional, non-academic credential recognizing demonstrated knowledge, skills and applied competency in neuroscience and neuroplasticity against npnInstitute competency standards.
No. The credential is not tied to a single training provider, program or methodology. Applicants may demonstrate competency through relevant training, experience, professional practice and other verifiable evidence.
The npn Neuroplastician® Credential is awarded for one year and is renewable upon continued demonstration of the required competencies and skills.
No. It is not a degree, diploma, academic qualification, government-issued qualification or licence to practise a regulated profession.
The Neuroplastician® Directory allows you to find practitioners who hold a current npn Neuroplastician® Credential.
Training Partnerships enable independent training providers to align relevant programs with npnInstitute competency standards while remaining independent from npnInstitute and its credentialing process.
No. npnInstitute is the standards and credentialing division and brand of Nexivia Management FZ-LLC. It is not a separate legal entity.
The npn Neuroplastician® Credential is issued by Nexivia Management FZ-LLC under its npnInstitute brand.