Emotional Intelligence Assessment Certification: MSCEIT Training Equips HR Professionals and Consultants to Measure and Develop Core Competencies

While the buzz about emotional intelligence continues, there are only a small number of scientifically sound measures of EI. The Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test, based on over 12 years of research at Yale University, is the only ability measure on the market. Now available to Human Resource Professionals, Consultants, and Coaches, this powerful tool gives and objective, insightful picture of key performance competencies. Certification training in San Jose, CA, coming in November.

(PRWEB) August 13, 2004 -- Emotional intelligence (EI) is a skill set that allows individuals to forge stronger, better relationships with others by recognizing, understanding and managing emotions. Based on over a decade of research at Yale University and around the world, this scientifically valid approach gives valuable insight to workplace performance.

The Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (or MSCEIT) tests the actual ability to process emotional information. From the pioneers who first defined emotional intelligence in a rigorous scientific model, the MSCEIT is an insightful tool for performance management, training, and recruitment. In 1990, Dr. Peter Salovey (Yale) and Dr. Jack Mayer (UNH) published the first scientific definition of EI. Together with Dr. David Caruso, that rigorous model was researched for 12 years into a powerful assessment that identifies the four core abilities of EI.

The MSCEIT is a well-researched, 30-minute, online or paper test, and the only "ability measure" of emotional intelligence. Where "self-report" tests ask, "How good are you at perceiving emotions?" on the MSCEIT people actually have to read emotions -- so it can't be "fooled" by people who have an unrealistic self-perception or who want to raise their scores.

For the first time, test co-author Dr. David Caruso and organizational performance expert Joshua Freedman are certifying practitioners to use the test. The course includes a coaching guide and an introductory training module.

The workshop is particularly beneficial for HR professionals, trainers, consultants, and managers who see the need to raise employees awareness and interpersonal skills. The only program of its kind, this certification blends hard scientific data with proven training model.

Dr. Caruso explains that this approach has bottom-line value to organizations. The application of the ability model to the workplace is new, its practical, and gets to the heart of what many people need to practice to get the benefits of emotional intelligence to be a better a leader."

'EQ' has been featured on the cover of Time Magazine, the subject of 50 books, and there are numerous assessments and training programs. At the same time, Caruso noted that this program is the only one that brings a rigorous scientific model of emotional intelligence together with a cutting-edge learning design.

More information on the program is online: http://www.6seconds.org/training/msceit.html

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