CPI 260® Certification

Get certified to use the CPI™ assessment
Identify and nurture leadership talent

The CPI 260® assessment identifies a person’s work style, values, and motivation.

With CPI 260 certification, you'll learn how to use the assessment to help people develop the critical competencies they need to get more from themselves—and the people they lead.

You'll understand how to use it for identifying and developing talent, executive coaching, and succession planning.

Ways to get certified

Public certification

For individuals who prefer an instructor-led learning experience and interaction with participants from outside their organization.
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In-house certification

For organizations looking to certify a group of employees with a dedicated in-person or virtual program.
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  • How to use a framework to identify and evaluate different leadership styles.
  • How to help a person capitalize on their strengths and build a development plan for areas that need improvement.
  • How to get results on leadership characteristics in five core performance areas (self-management, team building and teamwork, organizational capabilities, problem solving, sustaining organizational vision).
  • How to identify a person's values and motivations.
  • How to measure CPI 260 responses and compare them to data from successful executives and leaders.

Who is it for?

  • HR professionals

  • Business coaches

  • Executive coaches

  • Organizational development consultants

  • Line managers

  • Career counselors

What is it for?

  • Performance enhancement

  • Selection and retention

  • Executive coaching

  • Succession planning

  • Leadership development

Frequently asked questions

  • The interactive workshop covers instrument design, scoring, and interpretation with a focus on the key applications of individual and leadership development. All the knowledge you need is brought to life in hands-on, practical learning sessions that cover the following topics:

    • Introducing, administering, and interpreting the CPI 260 assessment
    • Four steps to a CPI 260 interpretation
    • Applying results in business settings
    • Exploring the CPI 260 Coaching Report for Leaders

  • Yes. You should allow up to 6 hours to complete pre-work. This includes taking the CPI 260 assessment online, selecting a volunteer client who will also take the CPI 260 assessment online, and completing a mandatory reading assignment.

    Providing you complete the CPI 260 assessment by the stated deadline, you will have the option to schedule the required 1:1 Interpretive Feedback Session with a faculty member before the program start date, schedules permitting.

  • To successfully complete the CPI 260 Certification Program and become a CPI 260 Certified Practitioner, you must complete the following requirements within 90 days of program start date:

    • Attend and fully participate in the entirety of each day of the CPI 260 Certification Program.
    • Achieve a score of 80% or higher on a 20-question multiple choice exam administered at the close of day 3.
    • Conduct a post-training 1:1 Interpretation and Feedback Session of CPI 260 assessment results with a volunteer client.
    • Attend a 60-minute post-training session to “debrief” the outcome of their volunteer client 1:1 Interpretation and Feedback session.
    • Complete a 1:1 Interpretation and Feedback session of their personal CPI 260 assessment results with a CPI 260 faculty member.

  • Yes. You can learn more about the CE hours we offer here.

  • You can review the terms and conditions of our programs here.