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Become a Certified

Microdosing Practitioner

and Launch your Meaningful,
Profitable Business in 4 Months

Become a Certified Microdosing Practitioner
and Launch your Meaningful, Profitable Business in 4 Months

Program Start Date: May 26, 2026

PROGRAM START DATE
MAY 26, 2026

After experiencing my signature microdosing protocol, you’ll learn the transformational practitioner skills to share it with others. Learn everything you need to generate immediate revenue while riding the wave of opportunity hitting the microdosing sector.
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FOR
Aspiring and established practitioners who are ready to stand out and make real impact in the psychedelic field
LENGTH
18 weeks (May 26 – October 7, 2026 )
FORMAT
Three 6-week modules with live bi-weekly sessions
FACULTY
Paul F. Austin with expert guest teachers
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UNIQUE BENEFITS

UNIQUE BENEFITS

Experience and share Paul’s Huachuma-based microdosing protocol for nervous system health. Help your clients shift from dysregulation and stress to balance, flow, and lasting well-being. Define the rapidly growing field of microdosing coaching.

Lead the Third Wave of Psychedelic Transformation

Hey, I’m Paul F. Austin, the author of Mastering Microdosing and founder of Third Wave and the Psychedelic Coaching Institute.

Over 18 weeks, you’ll experience my microdosing protocol for nervous system resilience, practice somatic coaching skills to effectively support clients, and develop a ready-to-launch psychedelic business.

Hands-on practice and training from industry-leading faculty members will prepare you to guide others through the protocol with confidence.

Before the program ends, you’ll have launched your offer and be ready to start working with your first clients and generating revenue.

The Complete Path to Becoming a Successful
Microdosing Practitioner

The Complete Path to Becoming a Successful Microdosing Practitioner

During this 18-week journey, you’ll make the leap from curious student to clear professional with a profitable coaching offer already in the market.
Module 1: Microdosing & Nervous System Regulation (6 weeks)
Study and personally experience my signature microdosing protocol, combining a low-dose Huachuma regimen with somatic practices for nervous system resilience and regeneration. Experience substantial personal growth as you begin developing the skills to guide others safely and effectively.
  • Your 6-week Huachuma microdosing experience
  • Cultural context for Huachuma, including its traditional use
  • The science of microdosing & our clinical approach to nervous system co-regulation
  • Techniques for somatic awareness with guided practice
Module 2: Practitioner Skills (6 weeks)
Cultivate the embodied presence and practical tools required to facilitate profound client experiences with integrity.
  • Usable coaching session structure, frameworks, and mechanics
  • Core coaching skills rooted in the Psychedelic Coaching Institute’s 5 Pillars methodology
  • Emphasis on presencing, attunement, and awareness
  • Practical tools and techniques for supporting microdosing clients through a complete container, from setting intentions to supporting integration
Module 3: Launching Your Business (6 weeks)
Turn your expertise into a sustainable, profitable coaching practice with our complete business blueprint.
  • Step-by-step guide to launching your microdosing offer, with copy-and-paste templates for your microdosing coaching program
  • Expert insight on lead generation, enrollment conversations, trust building, pricing strategy, and niche development
  • Clarity on ethics, scope, practitioner integrity, legal compliance, and more
  • Guidance on using new AI tools to craft landing pages, developing offer copy, create client-facing materials, and streamline your business operations

For the full arc of the program, view our comprehensive syllabus:

Study, Live, & Adopt My Protocol for
Nervous System Resilience

Most microdosing protocols focus on dosage, neurology, and mental health, largely geared toward the general population. The Fadiman Protocol and the Stamets Stack helped set this precedent by recommending standardized regimens for the most commonly used medicines.

Instead, my protocol is designed specifically for practitioners who wish to help clients with nervous system regulation. It weaves together a flexible framework with the unique intelligence of San Pedro (also called Huachuma), a heart-opening, grounding medicine used ceremonially by the Andean peoples for millenia.
This is the first microdosing protocol of its kind, trusted by 80+ certified practitioners:
Beyond common medicines.
My protocol uses Huachuma: a gentle ally known for its anti-inflammatory properties and powerful ability to promote neuroplasticity.
Built for regulation,
not stimulation.
Ideal for clients struggling with anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, or overwhelm who need calm over intensity.
No one-size-fits-all schedules.
You’ll learn to calibrate dosing, rhythm, and support to meet each client’s nervous system capacity.
More than the microdose.
Somatic practices – breathwork, cold exposure, and body-based integration – are built in from the ground up for deep, embodied transformation that lasts.
Designed for practitioners.
Given its complexity, this protocol is ideal for practitioners who are regulated and ready to help clients practice nervous system mastery.
My protocol – the only one that combines Huachuma with intentional, precise somatic practices – offers a grounded, integrative path to long-term transformation for you and your clients.
My protocol – the only one that combines Huachuma with intentional, precise somatic practices – offers a grounded, integrative path to long-term transformation for you and your clients.

As a Certified Microdosing Practitioner, you will:

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Coach with Presence: Develop refined practitioner skills through 40+ hours of live practice
Apply Proven Protocols: Implement my complete microdosing protocol based on personal experience and professional training
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Access Expert Knowledge: Learn directly from other respected industry leaders and me
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Generate Immediate Income: Graduate with a ready-to-launch microdosing coaching program and paying clients already enrolled
Join an Elite Community: Connect with a global network of skilled practitioners and position yourself at the forefront of this expanding field
This training will help transform you into a confident, capable practitioner with the skills, systems, and support to build a thriving practice rooted in helping others.
Note: While we don’t provide legal services or legal advice, we help you prepare to navigate the evolving landscape with confidence through our comprehensive training in legal frameworks, ethical guidelines, and risk mitigation strategies.

This Program is a Perfect Fit For:

Who This Program Is For:

This certification welcomes practitioners at all experience levels – no previous psychedelic or coaching training required. What matters most is your commitment to learning my protocol and building an ethical, effective microdosing practice.

This certification welcomes practitioners at all experience levels – no previous psychedelic or coaching training required. What matters most is your commitment to learning my protocol and building an ethical, effective microdosing practice.

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Experienced Coaches
& Healers:
  • Integrate microdosing safely and effectively into your existing practice
  • Differentiate yourself with a unique, evidence-based protocol
  • Help clients achieve deeper transformations and breakthrough results
  • Create a specialized offering that stands out in a crowded wellness market
Aspiring
Practitioners:
  • Start your practice with a clear structure and immediate credibility
  • Transform your personal experiences into a professional skill set
  • Make a confident career transition into the growing psychedelic field
  • Avoid years of trial and error by learning a proven system from day one
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Those with Previous Psychedelic Training:
  • Expand your toolkit with my specialized microdosing methodology
  • Create additional program options for clients not ready for high-dose work
  • Complement your current approach with structured somatic practices
  • Develop a focused offering specifically for well-being and nervous system healing
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All Participants:
  • Replace theory with hands-on practice, expert feedback, and real-world tools
  • Start enrolling paying clients before completing your certification
  • Train directly with me in a structured, supportive environment
  • Join a community of practitioners shaping this expanding movement

What Graduates Are Saying

The Microdosing Movement Is Accelerating, Creating Unprecedented Demand for Skilled Practitioners

Microdosing has rapidly evolved from a fringe practice into a widely recognized tool for wellness and personal development. As more people discover its benefits for focus, creativity, emotional regulation, and personal growth, they’re actively seeking qualified practitioners who can guide them safely and effectively.
The Numbers Tell a Clear Story:
Public interest continues to surge: Over 3 million Google searches for microdosing in 2023 alone, a staggering 1,250% increase since 2015*
The wellness market is rapidly evolving: The global psychedelic sector is projected to reach $8.3 billion by 2032, growing at over 13% annually**
Microdosing is going mainstream: In 2025, 11 million U.S. adults used psilocybin, and 69% reported microdosing at least once that year.***
This growing imbalance between demand and qualified practitioners creates a significant opportunity for those who position themselves with credible training and proven protocols.

By becoming a certified microdosing practitioner, you’re not just learning a skill set. You are preparing to meet a genuine need in the marketplace while making a profoundly positive impact on your clients’ lives.

* News-Medical: Google searches reveal growing interest in microdosing (2023)
** Data Bridge Market Research: Psychedelic Drugs Market Forecast (2024)
*** RAND Corporation: Nearly half of psilocybin users report microdosing (2024)

Learn from the Leaders in Psychedelic Coaching

Learn from the Leaders
in Psychedelic Coaching

Your training will be led by pioneers in the psychedelic, coaching, and personal transformation space.
Your training will be led by pioneers in the psychedelic, coaching, and personal transformation fields: live sessions + recorded workshops from guest faculty.
Paul F. Austin
Paul F. Austin
Founder and CEO of Third Wave and Psychedelic Coaching Institute
GAY HENDRICKS, PH.D.
New York Times Bestselling Author, Stanford-Trained Psychologist, Co-Founder of The Hendricks Institute and International Leader in Personal Growth, Conscious Communication, and Somatic Transformation
DAVID RABIN, M.D., PH.D.
Co-Founder of Apollo Neuroscience. Neuroscientist, Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Health Tech Entrepreneur, and Inventor
DR. ERICA ZELFAND
ERICA ZELFAND, N.D.
Licensed Family Physician, Educator, and Oregon- & Colorado-Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator
PEDRAM SHOJAI, O.M.D.
PEDRAM SHOJAI, O.M.D.
New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Taoist Abbot, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Founder of The Urban Monk and leading voice in conscious health and modern wellness
FLEET MAULL, Ph.D.
Contemplative Psychologist, Author, and Founder of Heart Mind Institute (Inc. 5000) and the Prison Mindfulness Institute. International Leader in mindfulness, compassion training, and trauma-informed care
AVA JOHANNA
Founder of The Academy of Breath, Leadership Coach, and Global Educator in Breathwork, Mindfulness, and Personal Power
VICTORIA J. CVITANOVIC
VICTORIA J. CVITANOVIC
Psychedelic Medicine Attorney, Strategic Counsel, and Co-Founder of Sober Zen. Leader in Regulatory Compliance, AI Governance, and Contemplative Practice.
Jhaimy Alvarez Acosta
Jhaimy Alvarez-Acosta
Andean Wisdom Keeper, Traditional Curandero, and Founder of Children of the Seven Rays. Teacher of Indigenous Ceremony, Cosmology, and Heart-Centered Leadership
Jonny Miller
Nervous System Mastery Trainer and Expert
GIOVANNI BARTOLOMEO
GIOVANNI BARTOLOMEO
Founder of Elemental Rhythms, Psychedelic Facilitator, Breathwork Trainer
Joyce Braverman, M.D.
Joyce Braverman, M.D.
Functional Medical Doctor, Certified Psychedelic Therapist
Jay Fiset
Executive Business Coach, best-selling author
Tiffany Hurd
Microdosing Coach, Plant Medicine Mentor, Speaker, and Business Leadership Advisor
LISA MORT
LISA MORT
Somatic Practitioner, Trauma-Informed Psychedelic Facilitator, and Nervous System Specialist
Charlene ParkeR
Charlene ParkeR
Advisor to Founders, Psychedelic Practitioner & Harvard-trained Psychologist
Paul F. Austin
Founder and CEO of The Third Wave and Psychedelic Coaching Institute
Marcus Druen
Marcus Druen
Master Coach + Integration Specialist
Jonny Miller
Jonny Miller
Nervous System Mastery Expert
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Become a Certified Microdosing Practitioner

The Microdosing Practitioner Certification is a complete professional launch system that positions you as a qualified microdosing practitioner with a ready-to-implement coaching offer.

Your tuition includes:

Live Interaction (Training, Mentorship & Peer Sessions)
40+ hours of live interaction: Practice Labs, Guest Masterclasses, Mentorship Calls, Orientation & Graduation, Peer Triads

$3,500

Curated Curriculum Library
28+ hours of recorded masterclasses + 18 weekly written lessons across all 3 modules

$2,500

Peer Triad Study Guides
18 structured weekly guides with prompts, exercises, and discussion frameworks

$500

Practitioner Toolkit
Protocol guide, session frameworks, intake templates, legal scope checklists, and marketing materials

$500

Guided Practice Library
1-2 guided nervous system regulation practice videos per week of the personal microdosing experience

$400

6-Week Personal Microdosing Experience
Guided personal journey through my protocol with daily somatic practice support

$800

Certification + Protocol License
Lifetime commercial license to use the protocol with clients

$1,000

Private Community Access
Private Signal group + weekly faculty Q&A + ongoing support

$300

CORE PROGRAM VALUE: ~$9,500

BONUS INCLUSIONS

Bonus Live Guest Sessions

$2,500

Psychedelic Fundamentals Course

$500

Paul’s Mentorship Call Archive

$800

Guest Masterclass Library

$300

TOTAL BONUS VALUE: ~$2,100

TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE:
~$11,600

TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE: ~$11,600

PROGRAM PRICING:

$3,995

$3,995
  • Enrollment closes on May 26, 2026 or when all spots are filled.
  • Space is limited to ensure a high-quality, high-touch experience for all participants.
  • We do offer flexible payment plans for accepted applicants.

What happens

after you apply?

What Are the Steps to Join?

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Sign up and make your course payment 

Complete enrollment form

You’re in!

If we have any questions regarding your application, we may ask you to book an admissions call. Or, you’re welcome to book a call if you’d like clarification or guidance before making your decision.

What Others Are Saying

Everything You Need to Know About the Certification

Everything You Need to Know About the Certification

This program is for aspiring, emerging, and experienced practitioners who want to guide others through microdosing safely, ethically, and effectively. Whether you’re brand new or already working with clients, you’ll receive the training, structure, and tools to start offering microdosing guidance as a paid service with confidence.
Absolutely! We’ve designed this program to be accessible for both experienced coaches and complete beginners. We start with foundational skills and provide plenty of guided practice opportunities. Many of our most successful graduates come from non-coaching backgrounds and bring valuable perspectives from their previous careers.
Personal microdosing experience is highly encouraged — we believe in walking the walk before guiding others. That said, it’s not required to enroll. The program includes a guided 6-week microdosing journey so you can experience the protocol firsthand. If you’re unable to participate due to health or access reasons, reach out and we’ll explore possible alternatives.

Three key differences set our certification apart:

  1. You’ll learn Paul F. Austin’s signature protocol that integrates nervous system regulation and somatic practices with microdosing
  2. We focus on practical application with extensive supervised practice
  3. You’ll graduate with a complete microdosing offer, ready to launch and serve clients
Your consultation with Joseph Anew, our Career Advisor and a PCI graduate, is a personalized conversation to explore whether the Microdosing Practitioner Certification aligns with your goals. He’ll ask about your background, answer questions, and offer honest feedback about whether this is the right program for you.

Yes — there’s a one-time, non-refundable $249 application fee, which helps us ensure a thoughtful admissions process. If accepted, this fee is applied toward your tuition.

This program is designed for motivated, values-aligned individuals who are ready to engage fully. We don’t require prior coaching experience, but we do look for a strong personal connection to the work, readiness to learn, and alignment with PCI’s ethical standards.

Tuition starts at just $3,000 but will go up to $5,000 closer to the program start date. You’ll receive all program content, live training, client-ready materials, and access to over $2,500 in Founding Member bonuses.

No — microdosing supply is not included in your tuition. However, we’ll connect you with trusted, vetted sources so you can safely and responsibly access what you need for the 6-week microdosing experience. You should plan on an additional cost of anywhere from 100-200 USD to source the necessary microdoses for this training.
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans. After your consultation and acceptance into the program, you’ll have financing options through Affirm or custom plans arranged with our team. Additional fees may apply for internal payment plans.
Yes — we offer partial scholarships on a limited basis for those with financial need, and all alumni of PCI programs receive an additional discount. Be sure to mention this during your consultation call!
You’re eligible for a full refund within 10 days of your Admissions Interview, before the program starts. Partial refunds may be available depending on how far out you are from the start date. Once the program begins, tuition is non-refundable and payment plans must be completed. You can review the full policy here.
You can review our Terms & Conditions here. We outline all program terms, including payment structure, refund policy, deferral options, and participation expectations.
The program is designed for busy professionals. Expect ~3–4 hours per week: 90 minutes for live sessions (recordings provided) and 1–2 hours for practice or assignments.

The weekly live calls will be held on Tuesdays at 9am PT. Call times are subject to change. You’ll receive the full schedule before the program begins.

All live sessions are recorded and made available for you to watch on your own time. Completing the material — live or recorded — is required for graduation.
You’ll have access to all session recordings, resources, and downloads for at least 12 months after the program ends — plenty of time to revisit the material, refine your skills, and implement what you’ve learned.
You’ll engage in live demos, peer practice sessions, and submit a recorded session for expert feedback. You’ll also complete a 6-week personal microdosing experience and submit written reflections along the way.
This is a live training with scheduled sessions, interactive workshops, and peer practice — but recordings are provided for flexible access. It’s not self-paced; real-time participation is part of the experience.
It’s our signature framework for microdosing with nervous system awareness and somatic tools. It helps you guide others in a structured, safe, and deeply grounded way — setting you apart from more casual or theory-only approaches.
As long as you meet the graduation requirements, you’ll earn your Microdosing Practitioner Certificate from the Psychedelic Coaching Institute. Certification is earned through full participation and demonstrated readiness. To graduate, you’ll need to complete all course content (live or recorded), submit and pass all required assignments, and uphold the PCI Code of Ethics.

Graduates of this program are eligible for our Psychedelic Practitioner Certification — a comprehensive 6-month training that covers macrodosing facilitation and advanced integration techniques. This program serves as an excellent foundation and natural stepping stone into that deeper work.

You’ll get templates, pricing guidance, email scripts, and a full client experience toolkit to help you launch your microdosing offer with confidence.
We’ll help you with that. Business development is built into the program — from niche clarity to lead generation to enrollment conversations.
Yes. Through real practice, expert feedback, and step-by-step launch tools, you’ll be ready to charge for your offer with clarity and integrity.
Not at all. Many students join while still building the foundations of their practice. We’ll guide you through designing your first microdosing offer, even if you’re starting from scratch.
Students who complete all certification requirements may be eligible for inclusion in our Certified Practitioner Directory. This listing is optional and offered at our discretion based on readiness, integrity, and alignment with PCI’s values.
Microdosing exists in a legal gray area and varies by region. We do not provide or distribute substances. Instead, we focus on education and harm reduction, supporting clients who choose to microdose on their own.
Yes — when done properly. You’ll learn how to work within your scope as a practitioner, offering preparation, integration, and protocol guidance without supplying or recommending illegal substances. We cover legal considerations and best practices so you can support clients ethically and responsibly.
Yes — all participants agree to follow our Code of Ethics throughout the program. It ensures a professional, respectful learning environment and reflects our shared commitment to integrity and responsible practice.

We're Here to Guide You on Your Journey

Ready to discuss your professional path in psychedelic coaching? Joseph Anew, our Career Advisor and program graduate, offers personalized consultations to help you:
  • Determine if psychedelic coaching aligns with your career vision
  • Explore whether our certification is the optimal path for your goals
  • Assess if this is the right moment for you to begin this journey
  • Receive candid guidance on qualification and preparation
This no-pressure conversation is designed to provide clarity and direction.
Joseph Anew
Joseph Anew
Career Advisor