| If you have not already been approved to license "B" or "C" assessments, please complete our online qualification form. |
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| Certain assessments published by CPP are available only to users who have appropriate training and credentials, and who adhere to the principals of proper use, including knowledge of assessments and their applications. |
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| The classifications are based on The Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (published by APA, AERA, and NCME and available here). The Standards is written for the professional and for the educated layperson and addresses professional and technical issues of instrument development and use in education, psychology, and employment. The letter placed next to each assessment title indicates the level of the assessment. |
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| What is Qualification? |
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| To purchase and use the MBTI®, Strong Interest Inventory®, FIRO-B®, or CPI 260® instruments you first must become Qualified. Qualification is granted to those who have received training for the use of the specified instrument, either through a CPP, Inc. approved qualifying program (you must pass the common exam) OR have a minimum of a bachelors degree that includes successful completion of a college course in the interpretation of psychological assessment and measurement at an accredited college or university. |
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| Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) |
| Strong Interest Inventory™ |
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| CPI 260® |
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| What is Certification? |
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 Certification only applies to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®). To apply for MBTI® Certification you must be a MBTI® Qualified Practitioner for one year, have taken a minimum of 20 hours of training on the MBTI® instrument and can demonstrate personal experience in the use of the MBTI® instrument. Certification is an optional accreditation program that offers a higher designation for MBTI® Qualified Practitioners. Certified Practitioners are held to higher standards and can ensure to clients that they have current knowledge through continuing education, and that they have demonstrated skill in the interpretation of the instrument. |
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| For more information, please visit www.mbticertification.org or contact the certification administrator at 866-526-6284 or information@mbticertification.org. |
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| Other Ways To Become Qualified |
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| CPP provides a unique opportunity to gain the necessary background in test administration and interpretation by accrediting a number of organizations to provide training in specific instruments. This training applies to the use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®, Strong Interest Inventory™, FIRO-B®, and CPI 260® assessment tools. Successful completion of one of these test-specific programs qualifies one to purchase materials upon which the training is based. Qualification training is also available internationally through many of these organizations and through the CPP network of distributors. |
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A Level Qualifications
Assessments marked with the letter “A” and most books, guides, and programs are available for purchase without restriction.
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B Level Qualifications
To license Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®), Strong
Interest Inventory®, FIRO-B®, or CPI 260® assessments, you must have either taken and passed a CPP-licensed qualification program OR hold a bachelor’s degree and have satisfactorily completed a course in the interpretation of psychological assessments and measurement at an accredited college or university.
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C Level Qualifications
To license C-level materials, you must fulfill all qualifications required of B-level users, plus hold an advanced degree in a profession
that provides specialized training in the interpretation of psychological assessments.
If you have not already been approved to license "B" or "C" assessments, please see the Licensee Qualification Form.
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