IFS Level 1 (1366) Hybrid Central Time Zone & St. Charles, IL (Nickname: Granite Mountain)

PLEASE NOTE: This training includes both online-only (live/real time) and on-site-only (in-person) sessions. On-site sessions are offered only in St. Charles, IL and are not available online (live, real time) or as recordings. For details, please see the training's Informational Brochure.  

The Informational Brochure linked to this page contains essential information: 

  • Dates & Daily Schedules, Location, Tuition & Finances, CE Credit, and more! 

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Registration

Those with an approved General Application receive an email from IFSI inviting them to register for a training. For details, please visit Training Program Admissions and Registration Process. 

Trainers

Paul Ginter, Ed.D, IFS Certified

Jenn Pagone, LCPC, IFS Certified

For information about the trainers please visit: Our Team: Trainers. 

Tuition

$4,950

Schedule

2026: August 29 -September 1 (on-site), October 1 (online), October 22-25 (online), November 19 (online), December 3-6 (on-site)

Location

Training sessions are either online only or on-site only. On-site sessions meet at the Q Center in St. Charles, IL: https://www.qcenter.com/

Daily Schedule
Central Time Zone & On-Site sessions meet in St. Charles, IL
SESSION 1 On-SiteMorning MeetingAfternoon Meeting
August 29, 20269:00am - 12:15pm1:30pm - 6:00pm
August 30, 20269:00am - 12:15pm1:30pm - 5:45pm
August 31, 20269:00am - 12:15pm1:30pm - 5:45pm
September 1, 20269:00am - 12:15pm1:15pm - 4:00pm 
BRIDGE DAY OnlineStart TimeEnd Time
October 1, 202610:00am3:30pm
SESSION 2 OnlineMorning MeetingAfternoon Meeting
October 22, 20269:00am - 12:15pm1:30pm - 5:45pm
October 23, 20269:00am - 12:15pm1:30pm - 5:45pm
October 24, 20269:00am - 12:15pm1:30pm - 5:45pm
October 25, 20269:00am - 12:15pm1:15pm - 3:45pm  
BRIDGE DAY OnlineStart TimeEnd Time
November 19, 202610:00am3:30pm
SESSION 3 On-SiteMorning MeetingAfternoon Meeting
December 3, 20269:00am - 12:15pm1:30pm - 5:45pm
December 4, 20269:00am - 12:15pm1:30pm - 5:45pm
December 5, 20269:00am - 12:15pm1:30pm - 5:45pm
December 6, 20269:00am - 12:15pm1:15pm - 3:45pm  

IFS Level 1 (1366) Hybrid Central Time Zone & St. Charles, IL (Nickname: Granite Mountain)

Program Tuition: $4,950

Tuition Deposit: $500 charged at registration (non-refundable, non-transferable).

Tuition Balance: $4,450 charged on June 1, 2026 ($4,950 - $500 Tuition Deposit). This is a one-time payment. IFS Institute does not offer payment plans.

Scholarship Recipients: Scholarship Awards are deducted from the Tuition Balance before it is charged.

Tuition Deposit
$500.00 USD
Tuition Balance
$4,450.00 USD
Total Price
$4,950.00 USD

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