About

This three-day course with a two-day follow-up qualifies you to administer and provide feedback on the MBTI Step I instrument.

It is suitable for:

• Human resource specialists
• Training and organisational development specialists
• Career counsellors
• Line managers and consultants
• Anyone who wants to use the MBTI instrument

Steps to successful completion of the programme:

• Successful completion of the MBTI interpretation and feedback session
• Completion of the fieldwork between Parts One and Two of the training
• Successful completion of the multiple-choice question paper
• Completion of essay questions, although if you score 80% or more in the multiple-choice paper, you are exempt from this

Content

The workshop uses a mix of exercises, group work, lectures and visual presentations to explore the theory and practice of personality type, including:

• Understanding your type
• Interpreting type
• Hand scoring
• Personality: type versus trait
• Type dynamics
• Reliability and validity
• Feedback and interpretation skills
• Contracting and administration issues
• Ethical issues
• Multiple-choice examination

Prerequisites

You will be expected to complete the following in advance of the workshop:

• Read sections of the MBTI User's Guide, which will help you to navigate through the key MBTI resources
• Complete the MBTI Step I questionnaire and receive feedback from a qualified user. We can arrange this at OPP or provide details of local practitioners
• Watch a CD-ROM showing a model feedback session

You will be expected to complete the following in advance of Part Two of the course, which takes place about four to six weeks later:

• Practice using the MBTI Step I instrument and be ready to discuss your experiences
• Prepare for the multiple-choice examination

Benefits

On successful completion of the training you will receive:

• A certificate confirming your qualification to purchase and use the MBTI Step I instrument
• Proficiency in administering and interpreting the questionnaire and giving feedback
• An appreciation of how to apply the MBTI Step I instrument in a variety of contexts