MBTI Certification Programme

PSI Middle East is the only offically licsenced MBTI distributor for the Middle East. We are proud partners of The Myers-Briggs Company, formerly CPP, and we look forward to introducing you to the worlds most widely used Type tool!

Course Overview

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) instrument continues to be the most trusted and widely used assessment in the world for understanding individual differences and uncovering new ways to work and interact with others.

It is used exclusively in a development setting to improve individual and team performance, develop and retain top talent and leaders lending depth to the coaching experience, improve communication and reduce conflict in teams as well as explore the world of work and careers.

Those who successfully complete the course will be accredited to administer, interpret and feedback the MBTI instrument (Step I & II). You will also be invited to join the Middle East MBTI Practitioners forum which is a free bi-annual learning and development event for MBTI practitioners to share experiences and continue to develop their skills further with the MBTI.

The course comprises of some pre-course reading and taking the MBTI questionnaire, home work and daily multiple choice assessments.

BPS Qualification in Occupational Testing

Course Overview

Formerly known as the BPS Level A&B (P), this 4-day course qualifies delegates to use a wide variety of ability tests and personality questionnaires from a number of major test publishers including Saville Assessment, a Willis Towers Watson Company, psychometric products.

The qualification is internationally recognised demanding the best practice in the use of psychometrics at work, and is suitable for those involved in selection, development or any other application where psychometric assessments are useful. Upon successful completion of the course delegates will be able to become registered as an international Occupational Test User (Abilty and Personality), with the ability to administer, analyse and feedback a variety of psychometric tools including the Saville Assessment range of products. Upon successful application to the BPS, conversion courses to a number of further products will also be made available.

Pre-course work, reading and assessments are a requirement, two open book exams during the 4-day course and post course work, should you wish to apply to the BPS upon completion. Included in our pricing is one-to-one support with your post course work and free applications of the Saville Assessment Wave.

Why British Psychological Society (BPS)?

The British Psychological Society promotes excellence and ethical practice in the science, education and practical applications of psychology. They do this by setting standards in psychological testing and raising levels of education, training and practice through their recognised international course providers. More information about Saville Assessment, A Willis Towers Watson Company and the BPS is available through IHS.
http://www.bps.org.uk/what-we-do/bps/bps

We run this as a public course but this can be run as an in-house course for your teams! So feel free to get in touch to ask us more about this option on 04 390 2778.

Coaching Skills for Line Managers

The workshop provides an overview of coaching methodology and best practice, as well as an opportunity for delegates to practice and develop their skills as a coach, confident to tackle work and behavioural issues and help their coachees achieve set goals.

For Managers who want to:
• Gain commitment in times of change
• Motivate and support their team(s)
• Understand people’s potential
• Dealing with difficult people, constructively and with empathy
• Dramatically enhance their own and other’s performance

Coaching can occur in the workplace informal one-to-one sessions such as Performance Reviews or informal ‘on-the-spot’ sessions, which requires considerable human insight into how to get the best from your people. The workshop will equip your leaders with the know-how and passion to ensure your culture thrives.

We run this as a public course but this can be run as an in-house course for your teams! So feel free to get in touch to ask us more about this option on 04 390 2778.

CCE credits are available for those delegates already an ICF recognised professional coach. 

Core Competence Hours Credits: 9

Resource Development Credits: 3

Resource Development includes training formerly called Personal Development, Business Development, or Other Skills and Tools.

EQi 2.0 & EQ360

Course Overview

The EQi is particularly useful for development activity and in certain circumstances for selection. Emotional Intelligence has been identified as one the leading predictors of leadership performance and success, and is helpful in identifying how we can understand and manage ourselves and our relationships with others.

The EQi 2-day Accreditation Course enables those who complete, pass the post online assessment and conduct an observed feedback session, to become certified to use the EQi-2.0 model of Emotional Intelligence tools; both individual reports and 360 surveys.

Assessor Skills and Centre Manager

Course Overview

This British Psychological Society (BPS) recognised 3-day Global Leader Assessor Skills and Centre Manager Course enables delegates to develop the knowledge and skills needed to become a qualified Assessor and Centre Manager in a range of typical Assessment Centre/ Development Centre events.It is designed for HR Professionals, management and non-management staff who are required to be part of an assessment function.

You will be shown how to select exercises and design a matrix for an assessment event to gain a robust measure of the behaviours at the level in question. We will also delve into the art of recording, classifying and rating behavioural evidence across a range of observable exercises including group exercises, role plays and analysis exercises / case studies and presentations. It will also instruct in the art of running an efficient and robust post centre ‘wash-up’ session and guide consistency and quality throughout an event. 

There is no pre-coursework required. However, you can expect homework, an observed feedback session and a multiple choice exam at the end of the programme.

We run this as a public course but this can be run as an in-house course for your teams! So feel free to get in touch to ask us more about this option on 04 390 2778.

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Strong Interest Inventory

Course Overview

The Strong Interest Inventory instrument is the most widely used and respected career development instrument in the world. It has guided thousands of individuals, from high school and college students to mid-career workers seeking a change in their search for a rich and fulfilling career. It is a powerful tool for anyone considering a career change, starting a new career, looking for career enrichment, or a better work life balance. The Strong Interest Inventory generates an in depth assessment of an individual’s interests in a broad range of occupations, work and leisure activities, and educational subjects. The tool is the gold standard for career exploration and development, providing time-tested and research-validated insights that foster successful career counselling relationships. The Strong can be used in conjunction with other reports such as the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) for a detailed look at personality and career.

The Strong Interest Inventory® is ideal for:

• Choosing a college major.
• Career exploration.
• Career development.
• Re-integration.

There is some pre-course work (online assessment) required. 

Accredited Award in Coach Training (AACT)

Course Overview

A fast paced, highly interactive programme recognised by the Association of Coaching UK, introduces the practical techniques to coach individuals for professional development. Real life case studies, group discussions, personal feedback and continuous practice are all used to build the framework for professional coaching skills. The workshop particularly focuses on the GROW model.

The workshop is designed to create an assured coach, confident to tackle work and behavioural issues and help their coachees achieve set goals. This includes:

• Understand the purpose, ethics and power of Coaching.
• Gaining commitment in times of change.
• Tapping into people’s potential and their desire to succeed and improve.
• Solving technical and organisational problems.
• Dealing with difficult people and dramatically enhance their own and other’s performance.

Innovative HR Solutions has aligned this programme with the Association for Coaching (UK) and the standards they set to help participants gain Associate and Member Level Membership with the Association following the workshop.

There is some homework and post-course work – practical and theoretical work required.

10 Reasons to get certified with Association for Coaching

FIRO Business

Course Overview

The FIRO-Business (Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation - Business) instrument helps individuals understand their need for inclusion, control and affection and how it can shape their behaviour and interactions with others at work or in their personal life. As an integral part of your leadership and coaching, team building and conflict management initiatives, the FIRO-B assessment can be used in a variety of settings and in combination with other solutions to improve organisational performance. It provides the skills to administer and interpret the assessment competently and ethically.

There is some pre-course work (online assessment) and homework.