For coaches, consultants, trainers, educators and leaders who wish to use the Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile® (EMP) with their own clients, students or employees, we offer an EMP certification to ensure that you have a clear and thorough understanding of the EMP’s development, interpretation, and application. The certification process takes about 8-10 hours to complete, including this live online workshop.
Benefits
Through certification, individuals will:
- Gain an understanding of the background, research, and key principles of the EMP
- Learn how to analyze a feedback report
- Develop the ability to facilitate a feedback session
- Explore different applications of the instrument
- Receive a comprehensive EMP Practitioner Manual
- Gain access to additional resources including the following:
- EMP Team Workshop Facilitator Kit
- Entrepreneurial Mindset Quote Cards
- Best Practices
- Newsletter Archives
- Sample Feedback Reports
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Use a password-protected online Practitioner Portal
- Become eligible to purchase and use the EMP with individuals and groups
- Receive special pricing discounts on instruments
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred)
- Coursework in psychology, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, or a related field
- Previous experience with assessment instruments
Certification Workshop
Process
- Take the Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile® (EMP)
- Complete a small amount of pre-work
- Participate in a 3.75-hour live online workshop with a Senior Master Trainer
- Administer a trial EMP
- Complete a 30-40-minute follow-up session by phone or web meeting
Certification Program Fee
- Corporate professionals, coaches and consultants: $750
- Government and non-profit employees: $600
- College and university educators: $400
Upcoming EMP Certification Opportunities
- Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 1:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. ET (live online workshop)
- Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CT (in person) – Register & pay via NACCE.
- Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. ET (live online workshop)
- Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. CT (in person) – Register & pay via USASBE.
Please contact us for information on the benefits of EMP certification at emindsetprofile@eckerd.edu or 855-602-7765.

“This has been just an amazing experience and I can't wait to use it/incorporate it into future programs!!! In addition, I sincerely want you to know that your directions, tools, and resources are comprehensive, easy-to-read, and easy-to-use . . . so refreshing! I'm honored and grateful to now be part of your EMP Family.”
Tina ErzenAdjunct Faculty, Center for Leadership Development, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA