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Qualification FAQs
Q: How do I know what level I'm qualified for?
A:
To find out what level you are qualified for, simply fill out the form. You will receive a response telling you whether you are qualified to administer A-, B-, or C-level assessments.
Q: Does becoming qualified mean taking a workshop, or do I have to also
pass the qualification exam?
A:
Becoming qualified requires completing a workshop from an organization accredited by CPP and passing all the required exams pertaining to a specific instrument. For example, for MBTI qualification, you must complete a workshop training AND score 80% or higher on the qualification exam. Note that you must have a 4-year degree as a prerequisite.
Q: Which products from CPP fall under which qualification levels?
A: A-Level Instruments:
Denotes products that can be used in a self-guided manner without specialized training
Parker Team Player Survey
Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI)
Kilmann-Saxton Culture-Gap Survey
Kilmann's Organizational Survey
Birds of Different Feathers
Penguin Index
TQManager
Rokeach Value Survey
B-Level Instruments:
Denotes products that require specialized training to interpret or understand
MBTI®
Strong Interest Inventory®
CPI 260™
FIRO-B®
Values Scale
Problem Solving Inventory
My Vocational Situation
SALTER Environmental Type Assessment (SETA)
Maslach Burnout Inventory
C-Level Instruments:
Denotes products that require specialized training and judgment to interpret
CPI™ 434
Adjective Checklist
Q: What is the difference between MBTI® qualification and certification?
A:
The difference between qualification and certification is that certified practitioners are held to a higher standard and must meet additional requirements. Certification is granted for a period of 3 years. It denotes the highest level of excellence in knowledge, competence, and skill in the interpretation of the MBTI
® instrument. Contact a local Certification Education provider for more information or visit www.mbticertification.org.
Q: Do I need to take a qualifying training prior to taking Step II?
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No, training is not required to take Step II, but it is recommended as a prerequisite.
Q: Is Step II training required to purchase Form Q?
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No, Step II training is not required to purchase Form Q, but it is recommended. B-level qualification is required.
Q: What kind of exam is required in order become qualified?
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The qualification exam comprises 100 multiple-choice questions.
Q: Is anyone exempt from taking the exam?
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If you meet the educational requirements of qualification, then you do not have to take the exam.
Q: What are the educational requirements that exempt me from taking the exam?
A:
You do not have to take the exam if you have a degree from an accredited 4-year college or university and have satisfactorily completed a course in test interpretation and/or psychometrics and measurement theory from an accredited 4-year college or university.
Q: Can I take a qualifying course and then purchase the MBTI assessment if
I do not have a 4-year degree?
A:
In order to purchase the MBTI instrument, you must have a 4-year degree from an accredited university and complete a course in Test Interpretation or Psychometrics and Measurement Theory or you must have a 4-year degree from an accredited university and have successfully passed a qualifying exam from an approved Qualifications Provider. You can attend a qualifying course without having a 4-year degree, but you cannot purchase the product.
Q: Why do statistics play such an important role in the qualification
process when trainers and consultants don't use this information?
A:
It is important to be able to understand the statistical implications of the assessment one is using. There will be occasions when a qualified person is asked to discuss the reliability and validity of the assessment he or she uses.
Q: Do I have to be B- or C-level qualified to purchase support materials such as books, binders, etc.?
A:
No, you do not have to be qualified to purchase support materials.
Q: How many organizations offer MBTI® qualification in the United States?
A:
Seven organizations offer such training. Click here for more information on qualification program dates and locations.
Q: How can I become qualified if I live outside the United States?
A:
View a list of CPP international distributors, who can help you find a qualification program in your area.
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