FAQ iTYPE
How does iTYPE work and what is behind it?
iTYPE is a test procedure that reveals the pre- and unconscious personality structures in less than 10 minutes and without much questioning. This promotes development processes as well as coaching or training with psychologically sound know-how. Using an implicit measurement method, a largely undistorted analysis of the interacting cognitive systems is created. Here you can find detailed background information.
What is a profiler?
What is the difference to other personality tests?
Our greatest special feature is the implicit measurement method, i.e. we do not ask difficult questions that have to be interpreted first or where you may make a wrong assessment of yourself. Do you know how common "sometimes" is or what the difference is between agree and agree very much? Exactly. Therefore, you can trust your intuition with us and be guided by which visual pattern you like better. Feel free to take a look here for more in-depth information.
Who can use iTYPE?
Taking the test is child's play and takes a maximum of 10 minutes. However, the targeted evaluation and use of the iTYPE test result must be carried out by certified consultants. In order to use the test result optimally and purposefully in coaching, training and development processes, a well-founded professional pre-training with psychological know-how is required. The certification prepares you for this.
Do I need to get certified to use iTYPE as a coach/trainer?
In short – yes please!
We want to live up to our slogan "Unique Personalities – Endless Possibilities". That's why iTYPE values quality, not quantity. Personality is a complex topic that requires a profound psychological understanding. In addition, it is important that the complex test results are interpreted accordingly in order not to come to false or superficial analyses from which no one benefits in the end.
In addition to how to use the test procedure and the database, our certification will give you a comprehensive insight into various psychological topics from the perspective of systemics, analytics and research. We also work in a very practice-oriented way, so that you are well prepared for the use of iTYPEs afterwards. And at the same time, you can network with other consultants so that you can exchange best practices and discuss challenging application situations. The concept of the certification deliberately relies on an alternation of asynchronous and synchronous learning, so that you can benefit from a profitable alternation of self-directed learning, group learning experiences and input phases by our experts; inside. You can find the costs for the certification here.
How can I use iTYPE as a trainer/coach?
The profilers are suitable for coaches and trainers in the areas of personality development, personnel development, team and leadership development. iTYPE is a tool for integrative, constructive and systemic processes. It is not intended or suitable for deficit analyses or exclusion procedures. A few examples of profitable areas of application:
- Training and coaching on the topic of leadership types and management
- Communication workshops and trainings (personal, sales, leadership or teams)
- Personal Coaching (soft skill development and cultural add)
- Team composition, constellations and development (grid analyses within an organization, support in working with larger groups)
- Orientation and finding coaching (new, re-entry and career entry)
- Professional supplementation and expansion in the areas of stress, psychological strain and resilience
Can I see the iTYPE procedure beforehand?
Of course! We understand that you don't want to and shouldn't buy a pig in a poke. You should be allowed to look at the procedure that your coachees go through accordingly. If you are not yet in conversation with us, enter the keyword: future consultant as the heading in our contact form and leave us a small greeting. We will then send you a demo test TAN as soon as possible, which will give you an insight into the test procedure.
Your result will be stored in our archive for you until your certification (GDPR-compliant, of course) or deleted unopened if we have not had any further contact with you after 3 months.
I'm curious about my profiler, but I don't want to become an iTYPE consultant?
If you would like to have your result from the demo TAN in advance for your own development as a trainer or coach, we will be happy to provide you with this for a small cost contribution of €25.00 plus VAT. This is also possible without you taking part in the certification afterwards.
You are interested in iTYPE for your personal development: In the future, there will be a webshop at iTYPE where you can easily make a small profiler for your self-coaching at home.
What running costs will I have as a trained consultant?
None.
Surprised? Sometimes we do too! If you are an iTYPE consultant, you have access to our maintained system. There are no running costs for you. Only when you have a workshop, training or coaching and iTYPE is used (TANs are generated and sent by you) will you receive an invoice for the TANs generated in the system. How much you and your services are worth is up to you individually. Following the FAQ you will find a price sheet for current iTYPE-TANs. Of course, this is confidential and can only be viewed by consultants.
What are the advantages of being a consultant?
- Expand your toolbox and methods with iTYPE
- Economical and efficient work even with large groups
- High-quality additional service that supports the process
- Gain of professional know-how in the areas of systemics, analytics and research, which is imparted by psychologists
- Refresh your know-how about consulting and development processes
- All the basics taught can be used profitably in group processes, coaching, workshops and trainings, regardless of the use of the iTYPE® tests
- High-quality profilers with professionally tested content that is constantly being developed and expanded
- Possible free integration into networking and online marketing
- Invitations to regular coaching and learning days
- Free access to a constantly maintained system with no running costs.
What are the advantages for my coachees/clients?
- Less time with lengthy analysis discussions = more time and space for the actual development process
- It is actually a pleasure to experience the test and hold its result in your hands (our profilers are even designed for different personality structures in terms of design and aesthetics)
- It promotes communication, understanding and bonding within groups
- In addition to their journey into personality analysis, all participants have a "take-home message" and find tricks, tips and hints that suit them, from self-help to further fields of development and potential.
My organization/company uses different testing methods and has rejected the use of iTYPE, what now?
Unfortunately, you have not yet had a training or workshop with iTYPE and have come to us on recommendation? Private individuals also have the opportunity to experience iTYPE. In the future, there will even be the possibility to purchase your own small profiler versions for self-coaching at home in our webshop.
Do you want to become an iTYPE consultant yourself? Then click here for certification.