The Process In Getting A Disc Assessment Certification

By Charles Graham


Leading people within an organization can be challenging especially if you do not have the knowledge or experience in dealing with different types of people. One way to help you understand people better is through profile evaluations that will determine the type of personality that they have. You can also get certified in these so that you are licensed to administer or teach this method. One of your options is the DISC assessment certification.

To find out if this is the right profile classification tool for your organization, you need to understand the basics of this system. This was created by William Moulton Marston and it was an application of his behavior theory that is based on four personality traits. The evaluation will be based on how a person responds to challenges, influences, rules and pace of work.

The four personalities used for classification are Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness. There is a questionnaire that a person need to answer. His score will determine how he will behave in his work environment, how he addresses issues and how a person will thrive within your company.

Before you get certified, it will be good if you take the evaluation yourself. That way, you can learn what the profile system reveals and how it compares with other assessments that you have taken. You can also compare it with how you see yourself to find out how close to the truth it is. You may also be able to explain things about yourself that used to confuse you.

Determine the type of certificate that you will need. Consider the needs of your company and your role in addressing behavioral issues. You may also ask for advice of other leaders in the company. You can also seek the opinion of people with similar accreditations to find out how those are working for them.

Once you have decided to become certified, attend the scheduled classes. There are options for both offline and online classes. These have fixed schedules that you have to adhere to for you to understand the personality evaluation. You also need a copy of the Workplace Facilitation Kit, which may be included with the purchase.

After completing the study requirements, you will soon be given the exam schedule. To better prepare for the exam, review the personality profiles, their evaluation responses and how these people will behave within the work environment. You can also study possible interventions based on their profiles. Even before you become certified, you can start applying what you learned in your office.

The cost of the certification can greatly influence your choice in the type of certificate that you would like to get. Generally, the online classes and exams cost less than the offline ones. Be sure to register for your desired schedule early, since class slots are limited to around twenty. If you already bought your copy of the Workplace Facilitation Kit, you may also be given a discount by the administrator.

Because there are a number of personality assessments, you have lots of choices when it comes to classifying your employees' characteristics. After evaluating them, make sure that you also get to know them more personally in terms of what motivates them, what causes them pressure and how they want to be successful in your company.




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