Assessment Certification
Get Certified. Gain Credibility. Drive Results.
Administer SIGMA’s assessments with confidence in expertise.
SIGMA’s Assessment Certification Programs equip human resources professionals, learning and development specialists, and organizational leaders with the skills and qualifications to administer, interpret, and apply our scientifically validated leadership assessments.
By becoming certified, you’ll gain data-driven insights to enhance leadership development, make informed talent decisions, and create measurable impact in your organization. Start today and position yourself as a leader in talent assessment.
Why Get Certified?
Becoming certified in SIGMA’s leadership assessments positions you as a strategic expert in leadership development and succession planning. It’s a powerful catalyst for advancing both your organization’s talent strategy and your own personal growth. Here’s why:
Build Internal Capability
Reduce reliance on external consultants and bring leadership assessment expertise in-house, saving time and money.
Enhance Leadership Development
Use scientifically validated assessments to identify and develop high-potential talent, effectively preparing them for leadership roles.
Make Data-Driven Decisions
Move beyond subjective evaluations with science-based insights to improve leadership coaching, performance reviews, and promotion decisions.
Gain a Competitive Edge
Stand out as an expert with an industry-recognized credential in leadership assessment.
Drive Employee Engagement and Retention
Personalized development based on assessments increases motivation, performance, and loyalty.
Why Use Assessments for Leadership Development?
Leadership development is the foundation of sustainable leadership and long-term business success. However, traditional approaches such as performance reviews and informal coaching often lack the objectivity and structure needed to make meaningful improvements. SIGMA assessments can be used to help bridge this gap, by providing measurable actional insights that support:
Performance management: Use objective data to guide coaching and feedback.
Succession planning: Identify and prepare future leaders.
Leadership development: Build skills and character essential for success.
Client Testimonials
“Creative Organizational Design has partnered with SIGMA Assessments for nearly two decades and I can report that they deliver simply excellent tools. The assessments are well-designed, easy to use, and generate brilliantly clear, unambiguous, concise, intuitive, easy-to-understand reports. In addition to their superior product line, they support it with a well-developed, intuitive, streamlined, easy to use web interface, and top-tier customer service.”
— J. David Towler, President, Creative Organizational Design
Who Should Get Certified?
Our certification programs are designed for professionals who play a critical role in leadership development, including:
HR professionals: Enhance talent management, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
Learning and development specialists: Equip your organization with validated tools for leadership growth.
Organizational leaders and coaches: Use assessments to guide coaching conversations and foster high-performing teams.
How it Works
SIGMA’s assessment certification programs are designed to be efficient, interactive, and immediately applicable.
1️⃣ Attend two virtual* training sessions
Each certification consists of two 3-hour sessions, delivered live via Microsoft Teams by SIGMA’s expert consultants.
2️⃣ Engage in hands-on learning
Participate in discussions, case studies, and practical application exercises to deepen your understanding of the assessments.
3️⃣ Earn your certification
Upon completion of the program, you will receive an official SIGMA Assessment Certification, equipping you to administer the assessment in your organization.
4️⃣ Access exclusive resources
Receive technical documentation, best-practice templates, and practical tools to support implementation.
5️⃣ Receive ongoing support
Our test development experts are always available to answer your questions and support you in the assessment administration, interpretation, and application process.
*Interested in an in-person certification? Contact us to discuss on-site training options for your team.
Our Certification Programs
Leadership Skills Profile – Revised® (LSP-R®) Certification
Master Leadership Competency Assessment
The LSP-R measures 50 key leadership competencies, providing a data-driven approach to identifying, developing, and promoting high-potential talent.
You will learn:
- What leadership competencies are and why they matter.
- The structure and function of SIGMA’s Leadership Competency Framework.
- An empirical, evidence-based approach to leadership effectiveness.
- The benefits of using leadership assessments for talent development.
- How the LSP-R was developed and validated.
- How to understand, interpret, and leverage the LSP-R Focus Report and LSP-R Selection Report.
- How to apply the LSP-R for impact at your organization.
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Leader Character Insight Assessment (LCIA) Certification
Develop Leaders With Character
The LCIA evaluates 11 dimensions of leader character, providing deep insights into how character influences decision-making, team dynamics, and long-term leadership success.
You will learn:
- The nature and importance of leader character.
- The LCIA’s dimensional model of leader character.
- The value of multi-source feedback for development.
- Coaching fundamentals that are essential for an effective LCIA debrief.
- How the LCIA was developed and validated.
- The 11 dimensions of leader character and how they interact.
- The importance of balance between dimensions.
- Common character profiles and how they manifest in the real world.
- How to navigate the LCIA-self and LCIA-360 reports.
- A step-by-step approach for conducting coaching sessions.
- How to interpret and debrief assessment results.
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Multi-Dimensional Emotional Intelligence Assessment – Workplace – Revised (MEIA-W-R) Certification
Harness the power of emotional intelligence to drive high-performing teams
The MEIA-W-R assesses 11 dimension of emotional intelligence, providing a science-based approach to understanding, assessing, and developing key skills needed for success.
You will learn:
- How to develop and support emotional intelligence at work
- Why emotional intelligence is needed in the workplace
- The core dimensions of emotional intelligence
- How we use emotions to reach our goals, flourish, and innovate
- How the MEIA-W-R was developed and validated
- How to interpret MEIA-W-R scores and select development opportunities
Get Certified Today
Invest in your organization’s leadership development and gain a powerful competitive advantage with SIGMA’s Assessment Certifications. Our programs give you the tools you need to:
- Build internal leadership assessment expertise.
- Improve hiring, coaching, and talent development strategies.
- Ensure data-driven, evidence-based leadership decisions.
Schedule a free consultation or complete the form below to take the first step — we look forward to partnering with you.