Licensing & Certification

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At EQ Strategists®, we offer unique Certification and Licensing Programs that empower professionals to master EQ and become influential leaders in their industries.

Who is this for?

  • Clinical Professionals — therapists, counselors, psychologists; includes trauma-informed learning components.

  • Coaches and Consultants — for leadership, team, and organizational development work.

  • Organizations — license the methodology to build internal capability at scale.

Certification vs Licensing

Certification = for individuals.

Certification allows qualified individuals to use assessments, facilitate workshops, or both depending on path.

Licensing = for organizations.

Licensing gives organizations access to proprietary materials and internal implementation rights.

Choose a Learning Path

EQ Assessments

Enables participants to administer our proprietary EQ-GI Individual OR 360 Assessment tool, allowing participants to engage with clients more effectively.

Workshop Facilitation

Enables participants to facilitate workshops or train others to facilitate workshops based on EQ Strategists proprietary framework.

Dual Learning Path

Participants receive dual credentials, combining the competencies of both an EQ-GI Individual Assessment OR 360 Assessment and an EQ Workshop Facilitator. 

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What you’ll gain:

✅ An ICF-recognized credential with 28 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) credits.

✅ Practical mastery of the ACTER Model, providing a structured approach for coaching, communication, behavior change, and successful dialogue.

✅ Certification to facilitate EQ-GI assessments and workshops, expanding the value you bring to clients and organizations.

✅ Licensed access to the EQ-GI Self Assessment, creating new opportunities to serve individuals and teams.

✅ A differentiated, neuroscience-backed approach that strengthens your credibility, impact, and professional growth.

Program Snapshot


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  • Virtual / live plus independent work.

  • Cohort-based learning experience.

  • Certification awarded upon successful completion.

  • For Organizations, please schedule a consultation for custom delivery options.

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  • Proprietary EQ-GI assessment approach.

  • Research-backed emotional intelligence development.

  • Framework grounded in self-awareness, self-regulation, and social skills.

  • Trauma-informed and culturally competent integration where relevant.

  • Practical application for leadership, coaching, clinical and organizational transformation.

Why EQ Strategists?

F.A.Q.

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