Become Certified in EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360

Learn from the first-ever provider selected by MHS to certify professionals on EQ-i 2.0.

Since 2005, Dr. Dick Thompson and Debra Cannarella have trained thousands of coaches, consultants, HR professionals and leadership practitioners worldwide.

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Trusted by Organizations Worldwide

• Official EQ-i 2.0 Certification
• Master Trainers Selected by MHS
• Online and Private Team Options
• Practical Applications for Coaching, Leadership and Hiring
• 20+ years delivering emotional intelligence certification
• Thousands of professionals certified
• Experience with Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, universities and government organizations

Why Professionals Choose HPS for EQ-i Certification

Research-Based Expertise - Our team combines emotional intelligence research, leadership science and applied organizational psychology.

First-Ever EQ-i 2.0 Certification Provider - HPS was selected by MHS as the first organization authorized to certify professionals on EQ-i 2.0.

Practical Business Application - Learn how to apply EQ-i in coaching, leadership development, team effectiveness and hiring decisions.

Expert Master Trainers - Train with master practitioners who have worked with executives, healthcare leaders, consultants and global organizations.

Beyond Basic Certification - We teach interpretation, debriefing, development planning and real-world implementation strategies.

Integrated Assessment Expertise- Learn from experts experienced with MBTI, FIRO, MSCEIT, StrengthsFinder and leadership assessment systems.

Who Should Become EQ-i Certified?

What You’ll Learn During Certification

Participants learn how to:

• Interpret EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 reports
• Deliver effective feedback and debrief sessions
• Apply emotional intelligence in leadership development
• Use EQ-i results in coaching engagements
• Understand the science behind emotional intelligence
• Identify strengths and development opportunities
• Build development plans using EQ-i results
• Apply emotional intelligence concepts in workplace settings
• Understand ethical and professional use guidelines

HPS Exclusives

• Two 30-minute coaching sessions on an EI topic of your choice after certification
• Ongoing support after certification on using EQ-i in your unique situation
• Feedback on your own EQ 360 results (optional)
• Detailed 166-page course notebook, produced by HPS
• Relationship of EQ-i 2.0 to MBTI®, FIRO®, teams, stress and leadership
• Cutting-edge HPS research on EI
• HPS alumni membership
• Reattend future HPS EQ-i Certification classes free
• Downloadable resources with over 30 EQ-i articles, worksheets, etc.

Takeaways

• Certification on EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 (see sample report)
• Personal EQ-i 2.0 feedback session and report
• Practical strategies for EI skills development
• PowerPoints and course outline for delivering a one-day EI training class
• EQ-i 2.0 User's Handbook (online)
• The EQ Edge by Dr. Steven Stein and Dr. Howard Book
• Numerous articles and handouts
• Membership in a large, growing international EI network

Real-World Applications of EQ-i

Leadership Development

Executive Coaching

Talent Selection

Team Effectiveness

Stress-Resilient EI

Certification Formats

Virtual Public Workshops - Live instructor-led online certification
Private Team Certification - Internal certification for organizations

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Earn Continuing Education and Professional Development Credits

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): 14.5 CE credits
• International Coach Federation (ICF): 16.00 ICF CCEs—9.25 Core Competencies and 6.75 Resource Development credits
• American Psychological Association (APA): 14.5 CE credits

What Participants Say

"The team at High Performing Systems, Inc. is extraordinary and their online Certification program exceeded my expectations. 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.

“I considered several organizations for EQ-i® certification and chose HPS for their attentive customer service and expertise in the topics of Emotional Intelligence and other areas. I am very pleased with the quality of the training I received from HPS and their exceptional service and would recommend them highly.”- Gary L. Cruze, Ed.D., MBA, Senior Instructor, Emory Continuing Education

“The training was extremely well done. The virtual format was relaxed, interactive and engaging, and it saved me two days of travel and related expenses. The HPS team was very knowledgeable, flexible and friendly in delivering a lot of content. I appreciated the balance of learning formats and the many practice sessions during the training. I highly recommend the folks at HPS as professionals who deliver high value.”- Bob MacArthur, President, Birch Corner Associates

"My training with High Performing Systems has been essential for enhancing leadership development within our programs. The HPS staff understands the diverse needs of their participants and creates learning experiences that are focused, yet flexible."- Debra Sanborn, Iowa State University

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