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What is Qualification?

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.

If you have not already been approved to license "B" or "C" assessments, please complete our online qualification form.
Please note: To make sure your qualification level is appropriately reflected in your profile, you will need to be logged in to your CPP account. If you are a new CPP customer, you will be prompted to set up an account before filling out the online qualification form.

Qualifying Programs

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®)

Strong Interest Inventory™

FIRO-B®

CPI 260®

International Qualification Providers

What is Certification?

Certification only applies to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®). 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.

The MBTI� Certification Program is making improvements to better serve those individuals who are committed to advancing their expertise with the indicator. Changes to the program � including a revised name for the credential � are planned to be completed in January, 2009. To request notification when the new program is ready and applications are available, please send your contact information to the Program Administrator.

For more information, please visit www.mbticertification.org or contact the certification administrator at 866-526-6284.

Other Ways To Become Qualified

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.


			.......................................................................... A Level Qualifications Assessments marked with the letter “A” and most books, guides, and programs are available for purchase without restriction.

			........................................................................... 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.

			.......................................................................... 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 online qualification form. .......................................................................... Note: 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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