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EQ-i 2.0® & EQ 360® Certification
Certify to administer, interpret and debrief the EQ-i 2.0® and EQ 360® emotional intelligence assessments from Multi-Health Systems (MHS). Two live online days, led by an MHS Master Trainer, so you run the assessment and the debrief yourself instead of referring the work out.
Assessment facts: MHS, mhs.com/eq-i-2-0, read 6 NOV 2026.
What the EQ-i 2.0® measures
Emotional intelligence, in MHS's words: the ability to recognize, understand and manage emotions in yourself and others. The report groups 15 subscales into five composites.
Self-Perception
How do I perceive myself?
- Self-Regard
- Self-Actualization
- Emotional Self-Awareness
Self-Expression
How do I express my emotions?
- Emotional Expression
- Assertiveness
- Independence
Interpersonal
How do I connect with others?
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Empathy
- Social Responsibility
Decision Making
How do emotions affect my decisions?
- Problem Solving
- Reality Testing
- Impulse Control
Stress Management
How do I cope with stress?
- Flexibility
- Stress Tolerance
- Optimism
Composites, subscales and guiding questions: MHS, mhs.com/eq-i-2-0, read 6 NOV 2026.
The research behind it. MHS calls the EQ-i 2.0® the first scientifically validated measure of emotional intelligence.
- Reliability: internal consistency of .97 for Total EI, .88 to .93 for the composites and .77 and up for the subscales. Scores near 1.0 mean the results hold steady.
- Stable over time: test-retest of .92 at 2 to 4 weeks and .81 at 8 weeks, so a change in scores reflects real development rather than noise.
- Norms: general-population and professional norms, with regional norms for eight regions.
- Feedback: in an MHS study of 2,947 employed North American adults, higher Total EI went with greater comfort giving and receiving feedback.
Model and reliability: MHS, EQ-i 2.0® brochure, pp. 5–7; model © 2011 Multi-Health Systems Inc., based on the original BarOn EQ-i by Reuven Bar-On, © 1997. Both models also appear in MHS's public video, "EQ-i 2.0® & MSCEIT® 2 Compared". Norms: mhs.com/eq-i-2-0. Study: McDonald and Solomon, MHS, "Feedback and Emotional Intelligence: A Pathway to Professional Growth" (2025). Read 6 NOV 2026.
The EQ 360®: how others see it
One certification covers both instruments.
Self-report and multi-rater, side by side
The EQ-i 2.0® shows how a person sees their own emotional intelligence. The EQ 360® adds ratings from managers, direct reports, peers, and others or family and friends, so the debrief can compare the two views. MHS notes the pairing is most often used for leadership development and coaching.
Reports you can run once certified
- EQ-i 2.0® Workplace and Leadership reports
- EQ-i 2.0® Group report, for teams
- EQ-i 2.0® Higher Education report
- EQ 360® Workplace and Leadership reports
Report names and EQ 360® raters: MHS, mhs.com/eq-i-2-0, read 6 NOV 2026.
What certification includes
Two live days, but the path starts before them. No surprises between enrolling and your first client debrief.
- Enroll and get training portal access. Your pre-work and your own EQ-i 2.0® assessment happen there, before the live days.
- Take the EQ-i 2.0® yourself, with a one-to-one debrief. You experience the instrument as a client would, which is what makes the debrief you give later credible instead of theoretical.
- Two live online days, 8 AM–5 PM ET, small group. Administration, scoring, interpretation, norming, reliability and validity for both instruments, with live practice on real scenarios. The workbooks and training decks are yours to keep.
- The certification exam, in the same training portal. MHS requires 70% or higher.
- You're certified. Certificate of completion, Talent Assessment Portal access to run the EQ-i 2.0® and EQ 360® with your own clients, and a verifiable Credly digital badge from MHS.
- Add the Change Style Indicator® to your toolkit. During training, James shows you how to access MHS's free, self-paced CSI™ 2 training and Credly badge, and how to buy CSI™ 2 tokens to use it with your clients.
Exam threshold, eLearning (1.5 hours) and instructor-led hours (16): MHS Credly badge criteria, read 6 NOV 2026. Steps 1–3 and 6 from LeaderEI®'s own course. CSI™ 2 training: free, self-paced, with a Credly badge (MHS Credly badge page, read 6 NOV 2026); MHS requires no certification for the CSI™ 2. Cohorts are never more than 12 participants.
Continuing education credit
Certify and recertify in the same two days.
Credits: MHS Credly badge, EQ-i 2.0®, read 6 NOV 2026. MHS's full credit statements are in the footer.
Multi-Health Systems, Inc. has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 14.5 points.
2026–2027 dates
Live online, 8 AM–5 PM Eastern, both days. $777.
2026
2027
Dates from the live leaderei.com store, verified 6 NOV 2026.
Choose dates and enroll Why $777?
Who it's for
Coaches, consultants, and HR, L&D and talent professionals who want to run emotional intelligence assessments themselves.
Coaches
Add a validated EI assessment and debrief to your practice, and earn ICF CCE in the same days.
Consultants
Bring the EQ-i 2.0® and EQ 360® into leadership and team engagements without referring the work out.
HR and talent leaders
Use emotional intelligence in leadership development, and earn SHRM PDCs toward recertification.
Video from MHS
Benefits of becoming EQ-i® certified
Why practitioners add the EQ-i 2.0® and EQ 360® to their work, in MHS's words.
Video: Multi-Health Systems, Inc. (MHS), on YouTube.
Who leads it
Your trainer
James L. Castleberry
James L. Castleberry is an MHS Master Trainer in EQ-i 2.0®/EQ 360®, MSCEIT® 2, Pearman™, and Certified Executive and Emotional Intelligence Coach. Naval Intelligence Commander (Ret.), sought for warmth, practical tools, psychological safety and ongoing mentoring. 55+ organizations served worldwide.
He leads every LeaderEI® cohort himself.
Questions before you enroll
What's the difference between the EQ-i 2.0® and the EQ 360®?
The EQ-i 2.0® is a self-report. The EQ 360® adds ratings from the people around someone: managers, direct reports, peers and others. One certification covers both, and the debrief compares the two views.
Do I get my own results as part of certifying?
Yes. You take the EQ-i 2.0® yourself and get a one-to-one debrief before the live days, so you experience it the way your clients will.
What do I do during the two live days?
Administration, scoring, interpretation, norming, reliability and validity for both instruments, taught live in a small group, with practice on real scenarios rather than lecture alone.
Is there an exam?
Yes. You take it in the same training portal you used for pre-work. MHS requires a score of 70% or higher.
What does $777 include?
Your own assessment, the one-to-one debrief, portal access, materials, the exam and your certificate. Why it costs $777.
Which languages and norms are available?
MHS offers the EQ-i 2.0® in 12 languages and the EQ 360® in five, with General Population and Professional norms plus regional norms. LeaderEI® delivers certification in English.
Next cohort: November 17–18, 2026
Live online, 8 AM–5 PM ET. $777, everything included.