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Birkman 301 will take place in person at the Hyatt Regency Houston on November 9–10. This advanced certification deepens practitioner expertise in systemic interpretation, complex component combinations, and coaching with nuanced data—bridging insight and presence to elevate advanced consulting impact. Overview Birkman 301: Advanced Certification elevates Certified Professionals beyond foundational interpretation into an advanced, systemic understanding of The Birkman Method. Participants learn to interpret component combinations, uncover behavioral contradictions, and coach with nuance and confidence using complex client data. Core Focus Areas Advanced Component understanding and interdependent behavioral patterns Component Combinations & FFM (Five Factor Model) for systemic interpretation Recognizing tensions, contradictions, and compensations within profiles Integrating advanced insights into coaching presence and client dialogue Ideal For Certified professionals seeking to move from skilled interpreter to Advanced Birkman Certified Professional, ready to engage complex leadership and organizational systems. Duration: 2 Days - 9am-5pm CST (Lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm CST) Price: $2,200 Advanced Certification introduces concepts that build on a robust understanding of the Birkman Method and therefore has the following prerequisites: Birkman Certification or equivalent (Level I, Legacy Certification, The Birkman Method Certification, or Birkman Signature Certification) Two years as a Birkman Certified Professional Completion of 25 or more conversations using the Birkman Signature Report Exceptions to these requirements may be made on a case-by-case basis, please contact Birkman POLICIES Registration and Payment Registration is not considered complete until full payment has been received and processed. A confirmation email will be sent once payment is verified. Enrollment Availability Enrollment is granted on a first‑come, first‑served basis until the class reaches maximum capacity or until one week prior to the scheduled start date. If a session becomes full, applicants will be placed on a waitlist. Refund Policy Refunds are not issued after registration is completed. Participants are encouraged to review all program details prior to registering. Exceptions may be considered only in documented emergency circumstances. Rescheduling Policy Participants may request to reschedule into another class session if space is available. One (1) rescheduling request is permitted per calendar year. A rescheduling fee of $250 will apply to requests submitted within fourteen (14) days of the original course start date. Company‑Initiated Changes If Birkman modifies a course’s date, location, or delivery format (e.g., classroom vs. virtual), registered participants may choose to reschedule into a different session or receive a full refund of the paid course fee. Participants will be notified as early as possible of any such changes.   Read more

Advance your practice beyond behavior into belief. Birkman 201 will take place in person at the Hyatt Regency Houston on November 9.  The Perspectives scales equip certified practitioners to interpret and coach at the belief-system level—connecting awareness, leadership growth, and team alignment through advanced Birkman insights and executive-level application. Overview Birkman 201: Perspectives extends The Birkman Method into executive and organizational coaching by exploring how belief patterns shape perception, trust, and decision-making. Practitioners learn to integrate behavioral data with attitudinal data to lead transformational conversations that drive alignment and change. Core Focus Areas The Six Perspective Scales: Explore how individuals and teams make meaning and form judgments. Executive Readiness & Belief Mapping: Assess perspective readiness for change, collaboration, and growth. Team Perspective Mapping: Reveal shared assumptions and collective blind spots. Belief-Level Coaching Techniques: Engage clients beyond behavior to explore the “why” behind actions. Executive Simulation Labs: Practice mindset-driven dialogue and advanced coaching presence. Ideal For Certified Birkman Professionals seeking to deepen executive-coaching capability, strengthen consultative presence, and translate behavioral data into belief-based insight for teams and leaders. Duration: 1 Day (Monday 8am - 4 pm | Lunch 12pm - 1pm) Price: $1,200 Prerequisite: Birkman 101: The Birkman Method Certification or equivalent (Level I, Legacy Certification, or Birkman Signature Certification) Read more

Bring Birkman to life in teams. Birkman 103: Using Birkman with Teams will take place in-person at the Hyatt Regency in Houston on November 10, 2026 Birkman 103: Using Birkman with Teams equips practitioners to design and facilitate team sessions that build trust, collaboration, and alignment through the Birkman Map, Interests, and Components. Overview Birkman 103: Using Birkman with Teams prepares Certified Professionals to facilitate team development experiences using The Birkman Method. This course blends theory with practical design to help teams translate behavioral insights into shared awareness, communication improvement, and collective performance. Core Focus Areas Facilitating team discovery through Birkman Maps and Interests Using Organizational Focus and Image Management as team lenses Addressing common team challenges such as trust, communication, and change Structuring impactful team sessions and post-workshop follow-up Ideal For Birkman Certified Professionals who support team effectiveness, leadership development, or group facilitation within organizations. Duration: 4 Hours | 8am - 12pm Price: $500 Prerequisite: Birkman 101: The Birkman Method Certification   Read more

Coach with depth and data. Birkman 104: Using Birkman for Coaching will take place in-person at the Hyatt Regency in Houston on November 10, 2026 Birkman 104: Using Birkman for Coaching strengthens the link between interpretation and transformation helping practitioners use Birkman insights to guide clients through growth, change, and self-awareness. Overview Birkman 104: Using Birkman for Coaching helps Certified Professionals deepen their ability to integrate Birkman data into one-on-one coaching. Participants learn to translate complex behavioral insights into developmental dialogue that inspires awareness, adaptability, and forward movement. Core Focus Areas Applying Component insights to identify coachability and change readiness Using Appreciative Inquiry within the Birkman Conversation Model Exploring Social Desirability and stress dynamics through coaching practice labs Addressing common coaching challenges and mitigating coach bias Ideal For Certified professionals offering coaching services or integrating Birkman insights into leadership, performance, or transition coaching. Duration: 4 Hours | 1-5pm CST  Price: $500 Prerequisite: Birkman 101: The Birkman Method Certification (3-Day In-Person) or (3.5-Day Virtual) Read more

Organization Focus Looking to turn personality insights into practical action? Organization Focus is your next essential tool. Unlike the Map or Interests alone, Organizational Focus draws from Usual Behavior, Needs, Interests, and Job Satisfaction to reveal how someone actually wants to spend their productive time—not just what they enjoy or how they behave. This interactive session will introduce you to the purpose and power of Organizational Focus, provide hands-on interpretative practice, and demonstrate how to integrate it with the Birkman Map and Interests. Whether you're coaching individuals, advising teams, or diagnosing disengagement, Organizational Focus helps you align people with the work that energizes them—and avoid what drains them. During the session, we’ll explore What is Org Focus? Understand the scope and significance of this underutilized Birkman scale. How is Org Focus Determined? Learn how Org Focus integrates multiple data points to reflect daily task preferences. Interpretative Practice with Org Focus Build confidence reading and discussing Org Focus scores in real-life scenarios. Map Interests and Org Focus Integration See how these work together to create powerful coaching conversations.   Location: Virtual  Times: Wednesday 10am-1pm CST Price: $150 (Includes training materials) Prerequisite: Birkman 101: The Birkman Method Certification   Read more

Bring Birkman to life in teams. Birkman 103:Using Birkman with Teams equips practitioners to design and facilitate team sessions that build trust, collaboration, and alignment through the Birkman Map, Interests, and Components. Overview Birkman 103: Using Birkman with Teams prepares Certified Professionals to facilitate team development experiences using The Birkman Method. This course blends theory with practical design to help teams translate behavioral insights into shared awareness, communication improvement, and collective performance. Core Focus Areas Facilitating team discovery through Birkman Maps and Interests Using Organizational Focus and Image Management as team lenses Addressing common team challenges such as trust, communication, and change Structuring impactful team sessions and post-workshop follow-up Ideal For Birkman Certified Professionals who support team effectiveness, leadership development, or group facilitation within organizations. Duration: 4 Hours 1pm-5pm CST Price: $500 Prerequisite: Birkman 101: The Birkman Method Certification   Read more