How To Get A Disc Assessment Certification

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By Charles Graham


If you lead people in your organization, it is good if you have knowledge on different behaviors and classifications of personalities. This can help you in dealing with various people within and outside your organization. What is even better is if you have a license to train or practice personality evaluations. One of your options is the DISC assessment certification, which will determine how a person will behave as a part of your company.

Your first step is to learn how this profile evaluation differs from others. DISC was based on a behavioral theory by psychologies William Moulton Marston. A person is evaluated based on four personality traits. The questions being asked revolve around how a person will handle challenges, how he influences, how he responds to rules and how he prefers his work pace.

The four classifications for this profile evaluation are Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness. A person will need to answer a questionnaire that classifies their behavior under each classification. This will determine what type of tasks suit them and the type of work environment in which they will thrive.

To better understand this profile system, take the evaluation yourself. Assess the results if they match similar profile assessments that you have taken in the past. Does the result reflect how you perceive yourself? Did it reveal something about yourself that you could not explain before? Will your company benefit from the same evaluation?

Determine the type of certificate that suit you and your company. Compare the benefits of each of your options. Consult your managers and other certified personnel for their opinion on the certification. Ask licensed individuals on how their knowledge was able to help their organizations.

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.

The exam will take place soon after your four weeks of study. Familiarize yourself with the four traits, the questions that determine a person's classification and common applications of the profile system. These will help you be well-prepared to get your certificate.

The cost of learning and getting a certificate is a huge factor in deciding to enroll in the program and in choosing the classes. Online classes are typically less expensive than in-person classes. The Workplace Facilitation Kit is already included in the class fees. If you purchased this separately, you may be eligible for a discount upon verification by the administrator.

While there are many profile assessments that you can use for your employees, the DISC assessment is still one of the most popular ones. This could be because of how close it is in predicting a person's workplace performance. Then, as a leader you will have a guide on how you can develop this person to become better.




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