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Frequently Asked Questions

What is EQ-i 2.0 certification?

EQ-i (Emotional Quotient Inventory) certification is a professional credential that qualifies coaches, HR professionals and consultants to administer, interpret and debrief the EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 assessments. These scientifically validated tools measure emotional and social intelligence to help individuals and teams improve leadership, communication and performance.


How long does certification take?

Pre-work: Complete the EQ-i, receive feedback on your own results and view online video modules (3 hours)
Training session: 2 days (virtual, or in-person upon request)
Exam: Post-training online exam (1 hour)


Is certification virtual or in-person?

Most HPS classes are virtual and conducted live online. In-class options are available.


Who can become certified? 

There are no prerequisites. Anyone who wishes to completion certification is eligible.


What is included in the course?

           
Participants will receive feedback on their own EQ-i report; a class notebook and case studies; follow-up materials and resources; continued access to HPS trainers for ongoing support after the training. Once certified, practitioners receive access to the online portal for administration of EQ-i assessments and many additional online resources.


Does EQ-i certification expire?

No.

What is the difference between EQ-i and EQ 360?

The EQ-i 2.0 is a self-report assessment of emotional and social skills. The EQ 360 is a 360-degree assessment of the same skills that allows a participant to receive feedback from colleagues and/or family and friends, as applicable. 


Can EQ-i be used in hiring?

While EQ-i should never be used as the only decision-making factor in a selection decision, it provides valuable insight about a candidate that can supplement additional criteria being used to make a hiring decision.


How much does EQ-i certification cost?
Are refresher classes available?

Certification on the EQ-i and the EQ 360 from the experts at High Performing Systems, Inc., is $1750. HPS graduates may reattend any future HPS EQ-i certifications as a refresher for free.


Why choose HPS over other providers?

The experts at HPS have provided certification on the EQ-i 2.0 longer than other certification provider. Having conducted certification on the original EQ-i since 2005, HPS was chosen by MHS (the publisher of the EQ-i) to conduct the first-ever certification on the EQ-i 2.0 when the latest version premiered in 2011. The HPS team of master trainers is comprised of assessment experts and researchers who have used EQ-i in success models and hiring, structured interviewing, leadership development and coaching. We integrate EQ-i with other major assessments such as MBTI, FIRO-B/Element B, MSCEIT, StrengthsFinder and more. We have certified thousands of participants from Fortune 500 companies, all industries and six continents.


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