The Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) online certification from a team of EI master trainers. The MSCEIT 2 is an ability-based test of Emotional Intelligence.
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Built on the principle that emotions are a source of information, the MSCEIT 2 defines EI as the ability to harness emotional information to enhance the way we think through and solve problems.
The Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test™ Second Edition (MSCEIT® 2) is a measure of emotional intelligence that is based on the ability model of EI. It is designed to provide a clear, actionable understanding of how well an individual recognizes emotional cues, understands their causes and implications, and uses emotion as a source of information to facilitate smooth and effective interpersonal interactions.
The MSCEIT 2 examines an individual’s fundamental ability to think through and solve problems involving emotions. The MSCEIT 2 helps identify and develop foundational skills needed to navigate interpersonal situations. By shaping an individual’s readiness to understand and process their emotions and the emotions of those around them as they emerge, it enables them to adapt strategically in dynamic interpersonal settings.
The MSCEIT 2 provides feedback on Total EI ability and four EI domains: Perceiving Emotions, Connecting Emotions, Understanding Emotions and Managing Emotions.

The MSCEIT 2 takes a unique, performance-based approach by asking people to solve problems about emotional scenarios and about emotions themselves. By providing scores for each domain as well as Total EI, the MSCEIT 2 directly measures an individual’s capacity to think through and solve problems involving emotions.
The EI experts at High Performing Systems have used the MSCEIT with thousands of participants and have been industry leading providers of certification since 2005. HPS brings an innovative, high-tech approach to certification while providing in-depth knowledge, experience and friendly service. Our goal is to help our participants feel confident using the MSCEIT 2 immediately upon completion of the certification.
- Live online certification or in-house training available
- No travel costs or hassle—sleep in your own bed!
- Experiential training format with case studies to practice in-class interpretation and feedback
- A team of MSCEIT Certification experts with over 35 years of combined MSCEIT experience
facilitates each session
- Dr. Dick Thompson, lead instructor
- HPS is a leader in EI research
- HPS-exclusive takeaways and bonus materials
- Real-world experience and applications of MSCEIT, including:
- Only certification provider that uses EQ-i and MSCEIT in tandem
- Relationship of EI to the MBTI® assessment, Element B™ / FIRO-B®, StrengthsFinder®, 16PF® and others
- Use of MSCEIT in selection models and job success models
- Certification on MSCEIT 2
- Personal MSCEIT 2 feedback session and report
- Practical strategies for EI skills development
- MSCEIT 2 User's Manual
- Numerous articles and handouts
- Membership in a large, growing international EI network
- Two 30-minute coaching sessions on an EI topic of your choice after certification

- Ongoing support after certification on using MSCEIT 2 in your unique situation
- Relationship of EI to MBTI®, FIRO®, teams, stress and leadership
- Cutting-edge HPS research on EI
- HPS alumni membership
- Reattend future MSCEIT 2 Certification classes free
- Downloadable resources with articles, worksheets, etc.
- PowerPoints and course outline for delivering an introductory MSCEIT 2 class
The certification process is comprised of three parts—pre-work, an onsite or a live online training session and follow-up. Get a detailed agenda here.
April 15, 2025
May 20, 2025
June 17, 2025
August 12, 2025
October 14, 2025
December 16, 2025
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Call HPS at 706-769-5836 (ask about our military discount).
MSCEIT 2 Individual Report - $72.00 USD (Sample Report)
The lead instructor for these sessions is Henry L. (Dick) Thompson, Ph.D., President and CEO of High Performing Systems, Inc., and author of numerous books and articles on Emotional Intelligence, MBTI, FIRO-B/Element B™, leadership and teams. Dr. Thompson currently collaborates with MHS, publisher of the EQ-i 2.0 and MSCEIT2, to develop EI materials and conduct research on Emotional Intelligence (expanded Bio).
Dr. Thompson leads a team of EI experts and master trainers that includes Debra Cannarella.
HPS trainers share best practices, examples and case studies of how MSCEIT 2 can be used in various applications, including:
Selection—Learn why just administering the MSCEIT 2 is not enough and how to use MSCEIT 2 as part of a comprehensive selection process, including the creation of success models and structured interview questions.
Leadership Development—Studies show that high-performing leaders tend to have higher Emotional Intelligence than their peers. Learn what this really means and how an organization can help its leaders excel in EI.
Sales Training—Research shows that sales people with higher EI tend to outperform their peers. Learn how to use MSCEIT 2 to create quality sales training with direct impact to revenue.
Coaching—Learn how to create a coaching plan based on MSCEIT 2 results, using feedback, development and action plans that work.
Use With Other Assessments—Find out how MSCEIT 2 can be used in combination with other assessment tools to create high-impact consulting and assessment solutions for clients.
"The team at High Performing Systems, Inc., is extraordinary, and their online Certification program exceeded my expectations. I especially enjoyed the hands-on training and small group collaboration with my classmates online as we worked through case studies and reviewed assessments. This live interaction and real experience gave me the confidence I needed to feel successful upon completion of the course. Thank you!" - E. Alexa Skinner, HR Manager,
Room & Board, Inc.
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