TRAINER CERTIFICATION
Become an EQ Trainer
Everything You Need to Bring EQ to Your Organization
Emotional intelligence certification is essential for trainers looking to make a lasting impact in their organizations. EQ trainers certified through TalentSmartEQ gain the skills needed to help learners at every level learn how to improve their EQ skills to create better relationships, increased collaboration, a more effective culture, and improved performance.
Our Trainer Certification programs prepare you with all the skills and tools you need to deliver ongoing, sustainable EQ learning experiences to build a human-centric, high-performing organization. Our unique approach combines a proven, practical model and best practices with engaging, interactive content and resources to ensure sustained behavior change and results.
- Become the expert in emotional intelligence and share your knowledge with your colleagues.
- Cost effectively scale emotional intelligence across your organization.
- Customize the learning journey, using in-person or virtual delivery, to meet your organization’s needs and business challenges.
- Gain access to exclusive resources, tools, and ongoing educational opportunities, as part of our trainer community.
Start Your EQ Certification Journey
You can start your EQ Trainer Certification with a 2-day program covering the essentials of Mastering EQ Level 1, by first experiencing the program as a learner on day 1, and then learning how to facilitate it on day 2. Alternately, you can dive all the way into emotional intelligence training with a 4-day deep skill-building package that combines Mastering EQ Level 1 (2 days) and Level 2 (2 days).
If your focus is team development, Mastering EQ for Teams is a 1-day program focused on developing emotionally intelligent teams to improve team effectiveness, cross-functional collaboration, decision-making, and productivity.
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Program Specifics
Who’s it for?
In-house trainers and facilitators, and individuals responsible for mentoring, coaching, and developing others internally at their organization.
What You’ll Learn
Learn how to roll out the program at your organization and to deliver the curriculum to your learners.
Exclusive Benefits
- Consultations with senior TalentSmartEQ experts for your design and delivery questions.
- Trainer Portal Access that includes facilitation materials, video library, marketing materials, and resources to enhance your subject matter expertise.
- Credit hours through SHRM, HRCI, and ICF.
Mastering EQ Level 1
Mastering EQ Level 1
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the foundational skill that we all need to perform at our best. People with high emotional intelligence communicate more effectively, build stronger relationships, manage stress and conflict better, are more productive team members, and perform at a higher level.
Mastering EQ Level 1 is the foundational EQ training course, providing participants with an understanding of what EQ is, why it matters, the four core EQ skills, and how to enhance their EQ skills with practical, proven strategies for immediate impact. This EQ training program leverages results from the Emotional Intelligence Appraisal and allows participants to develop personalized EQ development plans to help them enhance their EQ skills to drive real results for your organization.
In this two-day EQ certification program, virtually or in-person, you will learn how to facilitate our core Mastering EQ training program and become the EQ expert for your organization. You will receive eight hours of curriculum and learn about multiple options to deliver the program in person or virtually, in a 1-day or accelerated ½-day format, and more.
What you’ll learn
Day 1
Experience Mastering EQ – Level 1 as a participant.
- Discover emotional intelligence—what it is, the biological basis for EQ, and the four core EQ skills model.
- Measure your emotional intelligence skills—debrief the Emotional Intelligence Appraisal®–Self Edition.
- Observe emotional intelligence skills in action.
- Learn and apply 66 strategies for developing the four core EQ skills.
- Set your EQ goals and complete your emotional intelligence development plan.
Day 2
Learn to facilitate the program and plan your rollout.
- Master what you need to know about the four core EQ skills so you become the go-to EQ development resource at your organization.
- Learn to lead discussions using engaging video clips and TalentSmartEQ leader briefs.
- Practice delivering a portion of the training session through teach backs and receive feedback from a Master Certified TalentSmartEQ trainer.
- Get answers to your assessment and emotional intelligence training questions.
- Plan your EQ training program implementation and start to prepare for your first session.
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $4,550
Mastering EQ Level 2
Mastering EQ Level 2
As a learning and development professional, you know that developing new skills in others requires several touch points over time where past knowledge is built upon, new connections are created, and real-life practice opportunities are made available. Mastering EQ Level 2 was created to follow Mastering EQ Level 1 with this very goal in mind.
Mastering EQ Level 2 takes EQ skills to a more advanced level through focused practice of four cornerstone strategies that impact each of the four core EQ skills – self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationships management. Participants learn how to identify emotional triggers, re-frame negative self-talk, practice stepping into others’ shoes to build empathy, and manage their emotions during difficult conversations and conflicts.
Through the latest in adult learning techniques, participants will engage in meaningful conversations, self-reflection, and skill practice to build more effective approaches to managing their emotions when under pressure and dealing with others.
Over two days, you will learn how to deliver the EQ training program and best practices to facilitate skill development and create engaging learning experiences. You will receive eight hours of advanced curriculum and learn options to deliver the program in a format that meets your organization’s needs and goals.
What you’ll learn
2 Days
Experience Mastering EQ Level 2 as a participant and learn to facilitate the program for your learners.
- Self-Awareness. Learn how to lean into discomfort, why this matters, and how this will lead to more effective stress management, collaboration, decision-making, and more.
- Self-Management. Discover the impact of your self-talk on your behavior, and results at work and in life, and practice using a self-management tool for enhancing your skills, productivity, and results.
- My Current EQ. Debrief the Emotional Intelligence Appraisal-Multi-Rater edition for insights into how others experience you compared to how you see yourself. Identify your strengths and areas of opportunity rooted in your current emotional intelligence data.
- Social Awareness. Practice applying an EQ tool for stepping into other’s shoes and building empathy.
- Relationship Management. Understand the core elements of a conflict and apply relationship management techniques in small groups to enhance your conflict management skills. Apply insights to help restore a relationship at work or in life.
Prerequisite: Mastering EQ Level 1 Trainer Certification
Program Cost: $4,550
EQ in Action
EQ in Action
EQ in Action, our newest emotional intelligence solution, is a collection of programs that enables learners to develop advanced emotional intelligence skills to address critical challenges faced in any organization. Challenges, such as providing feedback, managing change, and navigating difficult conversations, are part of daily work life and developing the emotional intelligence skills to handle these challenges effectively is important at all levels of your organization. By earning EQ certification through our EQ in Action programs, trainers are equipped to lead EQ training programs that drive resilience, emotional regulation, and improved communication across teams.
There are 5 two-hour interactive emotional intelligence training courses focused on skills practice and development to address the following workplace challenges:
- Navigating Emotional Conversations
- The EQ Edge: Giving and Getting Better Feedback.
- The Art of Active Listening
- Thriving Through Change
- Well-Being: Driving Results with Resilience
When you purchase the Trainer Certification for EQ in Action, you receive certification videos for all five programs. You may learn at your own pace and can deliver any or all of the EQ in Action training programs, depending on your organization’s needs. You only purchase participant licenses for the EQ in Action courses that you will train.
What You’ll Learn
With on-demand EQ certification videos, you will learn best practices for planning, preparing, and delivering each of the high-impact learning experiences included in our EQ in Action program suite. Each video includes:
- Introduction. Get an overview of the purpose behind the EQ in Action suite, what to expect in the current certification video, and the materials that will accompany the program for both you and your learners.
- Session Demonstration. Take a guided tour through the session with a virtual demonstration led by a TalentSmartEQ Master Certified Trainer and subject matter expert. Experience the session as a participant as you watch, listen, and engage with the material.
- Leader Guide Dissected. Explore the resources in each of your EQ in Action Leader Guides, including the session objectives and outcomes, best practices for both in-person and virtual delivery, a review of the curated Leader Briefs unique for the video/session at hand, and recommendations for planning your session. A unique Leader Guide is included for each session in our EQ in Action program suite.
Prerequisite: Mastering EQ Level 1 Trainer Certification
Cost: $1,975 for the entire EQ in Action suite of certification videos
Mastering EQ for Teams
Mastering EQ for Teams
High-performing teams are critical to any organization, essential for completing key tasks and helping the organization achieve its goals, and the key to team performance is Team Emotional Intelligence (EQ). A team’s EQ is different than individual EQ. EQ at the team level determines how teams work with each other and others in the organization to achieve performance goals.
Our Mastering EQ for Teams solution is a flexible, practical, and accelerated training program designed to elevate your intact teams’ collective emotional intelligence, fostering better communication, stronger connections, and a more collaborative, productive team environment. Through this engaging program, your teams will build trust, establish group cohesion, and learn to effectively work together during emotionally charged situations.
In this one-day emotional intelligence training program, you will learn how to develop team EQ skills to drive performance and productivity at your organization. The program includes 4 hours of proven curriculum, access to participant learning materials, plans for both in-person and virtual delivery, and a license to access engaging video clips to facilitate deeper discussions.
What You’ll Learn
Experience Mastering EQ for Teams as a participant, and then learn how to deliver the 4-hour program to your learners.
- Discover Team Emotional Intelligence—what it is, the difference between individual EQ and team EQ, and learn the four Team EQ skills.
- Observe Team EQ skills in action.
- Debrief the Emotional Intelligence Appraisal®–Team Edition.
- Explore the Team Emotional Intelligence strategies for developing a team’s EQ.
- Develop a Team EQ Development Plan to practice strategies and develop as a team.
- Create and agree upon a list of Team Norms to follow.
- Become fully equipped to deliver an engaging program to your intact teams.
Prerequisite: Mastering EQ Level 1 Trainer Certification
Cost: $2,795
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! We provide our trainers with ongoing resources including supplementary videos and training materials, and they also have the option to attend a complimentary refresher workshop.
Upon certification, trainers gain access to resources including program slide decks, agendas, scripts, leader briefs, movie clips, supplementary videos, and comprehensive training materials through our Certified Trainer Resources (CTR) portal.
TalentSmartEQ does not impose any annual recertification requirements. Once you have obtained certification with us, your certification remains valid indefinitely.
TalentSmartEQ assessments do not require any certifications for use. Our assessments and reports have been designed to be straightforward to interpret and implement. We also offer supplementary resources to support users in effectively utilizing our assessments.
If you transition to a new organization, your certification goes with you. Simply inform us about your new organization, and we’ll ensure you’re set up for success in your new role.
As a certified trainer with TalentSmartEQ, you are responsible for purchasing participant materials for everyone attending your sessions. These participant materials are the only costs incurred after certification.
Yes. Independent consultants and coaches can become certified through our program. Please contact us for more information: [email protected]
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