Fast Facts about the CentACS Big Five Certification Program: 

bullet Enables you to optimize your own and others’ work performance by applying the Five-Factor Model of Personality
bullet Prepares you to use the new WorkPlace Big Five ProFile 3.0™
bullet Prepares you to use the NEO PI-R and NEO-FFI assessments
bullet Recognized by PAR (Psychological Assessment Resources) as the training resource for the NEO training
bullet Designed and taught by Pierce J. Howard, Ph.D. and Jane Mitchell Howard, MBA who wrote the first trade journal article published about applying the Big Five Model to the workplace (Training and Development, September 1995) and co-authors of The Owner’s Manual for Personality at Work  © 2001 by Bard Press
bullet Is available in two formats:
bullet In-class
bullet On-line
bullet In-class is taught at The Hampton Inn Suites--South Park at Phillips Place in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA (unless otherwise indicated)
bullet Is available as a 3 1/2 day program and open to anyone
bullet3 CEUs may be awarded for successful completion of either the on-line or in-class program
bulletThis program will provide 30 contact hours (Category A) continuing education for psychologists by the Northwest Area Health Education Center (North Carolina)
bullet On-line version is available as a 30-day online program taught by CentACS through where you work at your own pace
bullet On-line version uses slideshows with audio comments and lecturettes, threaded discussions, electronic small groups, reading assignments, and e-mail.
bullet The same comprehensive 3-ring notebook (with a small amount of modification) is provided for both formats
bulletFor prior program graduates, we offer a "Refresher" reduced price for the 3 1/2 day program
bullet Both formats give you background information and practice to use the model with yourself, individuals, relationships, teams, organizations, and selection
bullet The Big Five Certification Program has been continually updated and improved by the Howards since 1993 and is being taught globally by CentACS partner companies

Program Dates for 2008-2009

CentACS offers the Big Five Certification Program several times each year. Select the date and location that work best for you. 

bulletWorkPlace Big Five ProFile 3.0 In Class Certification Program
bulletApril 2-5, 2008 (Mumbai, India)
bulletApril 7-10, 2008 (Charlotte)
bulletMay 12-16, 2008 (Mexico City, Mexico)
bulletJune 23-26, 2008 (Charlotte; Hilton Garden Inn, MLKing Blvd., Downtown)
bulletOctober 6-9, 2008 (Charlotte)
bulletJanuary 26-29, 2009 (Charlotte)
bulletApril 20-23, 2009 (Charlotte)
bulletJune 22-25, 2009 (Charlotte)
bulletOctober 5-8, 2009 (Charlotte)
bulletWorkPlace Big Five ProFile 3.0 Online Certification Program
bulletRolling enrollment; available anytime
bulletNEO PI-R Online Certification Program
bulletRolling enrollment; available anytime    

Prices 

Program Format

Price

(New for 2006)

Details

3 1/2-Day Certification Program--2007

$1,595.00

Location: CentACS Learning Center in

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

(California location TBA)

Travel and room are not included

Cont. breakfast, lunch, and breaks are provided

   3 1/2-Day Refresher Certification

        Program for previously certified

        CentACS consultants

 $1,195.00

   1-Day  Special Work Application

        Programs (SWAPs)

$695.00

30-Day Online Program (at your own

     pace)

$1,795.00

(Incl.ship/hand.)

Taught online by CentACS

  Additional Fee for Online Participants

        Living Outside the United States

  $250.00

Surcharge due to extra expense involved in shipping materials.

Program Highlights
bullet Your personal Big Five assessment results and guidance in understanding them
bullet Small group, full group, and individual work analyzing practical case studies and performance applications of the model
bullet Classroom discussion, activities, and participative exercises to explain the model
bullet Introduction to the Howard’s Human Resource Optimizer (HRO) Model for determining whether to recommend development, support, or compensating for a performance gap when coaching an individual; based on an understanding of current research on the “nature/nurture” debate
bullet Practice using and relating the Big Five to leadership development, team effectiveness, career planning, coaching individuals, job selection, 360° performance assessment, and selling and influencing through specialized consultant reports
bullet A comprehensive explanation of the Five-Factor Model of Personality, including the historical global shift to the five factor model, current research on personality traits, and a review of existing alternatives to personality measurement
bullet A review of how the Five-Factor Model of Personality is explained relative to validity, reliability, coefficient alpha, correlation, and social desirability
bullet Administration of the WorkPlace Big Five ProFile 3.0 and the NEO PI-R, (long & short forms), including the coaching application tools, the scoring procedures, the assessment interpretation (i.e., personality and work competencies), and the individual feedback session
bullet The CentACS code of ethics and how to apply it in working with your clients
 
CentACS can customize in-house program content to meet your specific needs.
 

 

Who should attend

·         Participants who are responsible for either the development or supervision of human performance (Human Resource Specialists, Organizational Development Consultants, Business Line Supervisors)

·         To attend the 3 1/2-day in class program or the 30-day online program, a bachelor’s degree or related work experience is recommended.

 

What Program Participants Receive
bullet The Owner’s Manual for Personality at Work: How the Big Five Personality Traits Affect Performance, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, and Sales by Pierce J. Howard, Ph.D. and Jane Mitchell Howard, MBA ©2001 published by Bard Press
bullet WorkPlace Big Five ProFile Workbook: Applying Personality Results at Work by Pierce J. Howard, Ph.D. and Jane Mitchell Howard, MBA ©2001 by CentACS, OR The Big Five Workbook: A Roadmap for Individual and Team Interpretation of Scores on the Five-Factor Model of Personality by Pierce J. Howard, Ph.D. and Jane Mitchell Howard, MBA ©1997 by CentACS
bullet Professional Manual for the WorkPlace Big Five ProFile™ by Pierce J. Howard, Ph.D. and Jane Mitchell Howard, MBA ©2001 by CentACS—Center for Applied Cognitive Studies, OR the NEO PI-R™ Professional Manual by Paul T. Costa, Jr., Ph.D. and Robert R. McCrae, Ph.D. ©1985, 1989, 1992 by PAR—Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc.
bulletA spiral bound report of your own results after taking the WorkPlace Big Five ProFile or the NEO PI-R.
bullet The Big Five Certification Program Participant Notebook by Pierce J. Howard, Ph.D. and Jane Mitchell Howard, MBA ©1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 by CentACS—Center for Applied Cognitive Studies

 

 

 

 

 

You may register on-line or by calling CentACS at 1-800-BIG-5555

 

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If you are interested in attending the CentACS Big Five Certification Program and desire additional information, contact:

 Carol Coscia, Director of Customer Services

1100 Harding Place

Charlotte, North Carolina 28204-2825

USA

 

Toll Free:       +1.800.BIG.5555

Telephone:    +1.704.331.0926

 

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