Dear Student,

Welcome to the Chicago Institute of Hypnosis and Coaching. We are honored to support you on your path of professional development and personal transformation. Whether you are studying hypnosis, coaching, or advancing your skills in related methodologies, our goal is to provide high-quality, ethical, and engaging education.

This Student Handbook contains important information regarding policies, procedures, expectations, and available resources. Please review it carefully and refer to it throughout your studies.

Sincerely,
Yulia Volimerets
Founder & Academic Director

• Legal Name: CUH&P by Yulia Volimerets, LLC
• Doing Business As (DBA): Chicago Institute of Hypnosis and Coaching
• Address: 1821 Walden Office Square, Suite 400, Schaumburg, IL 60173
• Licensing: Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE)
• Accreditations:
  • ICF — Accredited Coach Training Programs
  • NGH — Certified Hypnosis Training

Mission

Our mission is to empower individuals to transform their lives and careers through professional, ethical, and integrative education in hypnosis and coaching.

Vision

To become a global leader in mind-body education that transforms lives and elevates standards in helping professions.

The Institute offers the following programs:

• Certified Hypnosis Practitioner
• Certified Professional Coach
• Advanced Mind-Body and Integrative Techniques
• Workshops and Continuing Education Programs

Delivery Format: Moodle learning platform, live online sessions, and in-person intensives (when available).

• Actively participate in all scheduled classes
• Submit assignments on time via Moodle
• Maintain respectful and professional communication
• Uphold academic integrity
• Meet certification requirements

Attendance is strongly encouraged and may be mandatory for certification programs. Missing more than 20% of live sessions without valid justification may result in ineligibility for certification.

If you are unable to attend:

• Notify the instructor in advance
• Review the session recording (if available)
• Complete a make-up assignment

To successfully complete a program, students must:

• Attend all required sessions
• Complete practical exercises and assessments
• Submit all assignments
• Pass final evaluations (if applicable)

Certificates are issued upon fulfillment of all academic and administrative requirements.

Violations of academic integrity include:

• Plagiarism
• Cheating
• Providing false information
• Unauthorized collaboration

Such violations may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal from the Institute.

Tuition is payable according to the terms of your Enrollment Agreement. Refunds are issued only in accordance with the Institute’s approved refund policy or applicable law.

• Maintain client confidentiality during practice
• Provide respectful and constructive feedback
• Avoid behavior that may be considered discriminatory, aggressive, or boundary-violating
• Follow NGH and/or ICF Codes of Ethics (if pursuing certification)

• Moodle — learning materials, assignments, discussions
• Zoom — live classes
• SendPulse — email communications
• KommoCRM — secure student data management

Students are responsible for having stable internet access, a functioning camera, and a quiet learning environment.

The Institute adheres to its Privacy Policy. By enrolling, students consent to the processing of personal data in accordance with that policy.

• Attendance of required sessions
• Completion of all coursework
• Successful completion of final assessments (if applicable)
• Accumulation of required practice hours (for coaching tracks)
• Compliance with all academic and ethical standards

• Violation of academic integrity
• Failure to pay tuition
• Unprofessional, aggressive, or boundary-violating behavior
• Unsatisfactory academic performance

Students dismissed for violations may not be eligible for a tuition refund.

The Institute reserves the right to make changes to schedules, curricula, instructors, and platforms. When feasible, students will be notified in advance.

Official communication channels include:

• Email communications (SendPulse)
• Announcements in Moodle
• Live session reminders

Students are responsible for regularly checking their email and keeping contact information up to date.

By enrolling at the Chicago Institute of Hypnosis and Coaching, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood this Student Handbook
• You agree to comply with all policies and requirements
• You are committed to ethical and professional development