HBDI® Certification
In our Certification program you’ll learn to use, interpret and apply the HBDI® and Whole Brain® Thinking - the premier thinking preference assessment tool used around the world. You will also be able to transform an individual's capacity at work, maximise team performance, solve business issues, seek opportunities for growth and adapt to an ever-changing world. Delivered 100% online, you can be confident to apply these insights in the digital workforce of the future.
How does HBDI® Certification work?
The HBDI® Certification is a blended online learning program. You will experience and learn about the best practice approach to online facilitation of the HBDI® and Whole Brain® Thinking.
Developed on the principles of flipped learning, you will be able to apply your insights during the application classroom sessions and become certified at the end of your last classroom.
The learning commitment for this program is approximately 30 hours, spread over 21 days. To ensure the best experience for you and your cohort, please review our Certification Workshop Booking terms.
Rolling out Whole Brain® Thinking: A Four-Step Process
Implementing Whole Brain® Thinking and the HBDI is a simple, structured process that naturally aligns with the four quadrants of the Whole Brain® Model.
Phase 1: Set Strategy: Begin by defining your strategy and securing alignment from key stakeholders. This foundational step ensures a shared vision and commitment to embedding Whole Brain® Thinking across the organisation.
Phase 2: Start: The start phase involves engaging Thinkers to complete their HBDI®, getting started with Whole Brain® Thinking and their HBDI; maximising team performance; and enabling leaders to model and champion thinking agility.
Phase 3: Impact Business Performance: Apply Whole Brain® Thinking to real business challenges or focus areas—such as team dynamics, communication, clients, or innovation. At this stage, also assess the impact of your efforts and report on ROI to demonstrate value back to the business.
Phase 4: Embed & Sustain Across Functions: Integrate Whole Brain® Thinking into daily work and key business functions. By now, your people have the knowledge, skills, and tools to use this approach every day—embedding it as a shared language to improve collaboration, decision-making, and outcomes across the organisation. Your stakeholders begin to incorporate it within relevant business initiatives.
Dedicated HBDI® Certification for your Organisation
This customised certification pathway equips your nominated practitioners with the knowledge and skills to effectively apply the HBDI® and Whole Brain® Thinking framework within your unique organisational context. Investing in a dedicated program ensures alignment with your strategic goals, fosters a consistent language of thinking and collaboration, and builds internal capability to sustain long-term transformation.
Whether you’re scaling up leadership development, enhancing team performance, or integrating thinking diversity into core processes, this certification empowers your people to lead with insight and impact.
Our dedicated certification course requires a minimum of six attendees from the same organisation and requires a minimum upfront commitment to 200 HBDI Profiles, including unlimited reporting.
HBDI® Certification Calendar
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