Join our upcoming July certification program:
Certification Sessions:
July 23rd & 24th, 2026
Must Attend Both Sessions
Qualifications for Certification
To maintain the quality and integrity of the instrument, there are minimum requirements to become a CDP Certified Facilitator.
- Organizational experience in training, human resources, organizational development or conflict management
- Previous involvement with assessment instruments
- Bachelor’s Degree or coursework in psychology, organizational behavior, or a related field is preferred
Benefits of Certification
- Gain an in-depth perspective of the Conflict Dynamics Profile® history, research, theory, and key principles.
- Learn how to analyze and apply data in the feedback report to the specific client’s behavior and concerns.
- Learn how to structure a feedback session so that it effectively conveys the results while maximizing the client’s self-awareness.
- Learn practical applications of the Conflict Dynamics Profile including how to assist others with developmental planning.
- Become eligible to purchase the Conflict Dynamics Profile for your own business.
The Certification Process
- Complete the assigned pre-work.
- Take the CDP-I and receive your own individual feedback report.
- Join a webinar hosted by a CDP Master Trainer to learn the key principles of the instrument, how to analyze the feedback report and facilitate a feedback session, and specific strategies for creating effective development plans.
- Conduct a mock feedback session with a CDP Master Trainer via a one-to-one video conference.
CDP Study Materials
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- Technical Guide
- Interpretive Considerations
- Administrative Guide
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Three Sample Feedback Reports
- Development Guides for the CDP-I and CDP-360 (Managing Conflict Dynamics: A Practical Approach)
- CDP Coaching Tool Kit
Approximate Time Requirements
- Initial Pre-Work and Overall Preparation, 3-5 hours
- CDP Certification Webinars, 5 hours
- One-on-one meeting and mock feedback session, 1.5 hours
Registration Fee: $1195
Government/Non-Profit Organization: $1,095
Educational Organization: $1,045
The additional discounts can be applied during registration for Government, Non-Profit and Educational Organizations. Registrations will remain pending until the organization type is confirmed.
CDP Coaching Tool Kit (Included with Registration)
The Coaching Tool Kit is an essential resource for debriefing the CDP. It provides focused guidance on effective approaches for the four Active/Constructive scales and the Hot Buttons, along with practical tools you can use immediately to enhance your client work.
- Gain new exercises and activities already fully developed with directions and guidelines;
- Move beyond “awareness” of the CDP and build essential skills;
- Learn tips and approaches to use when coaching on the different CDP Scales; and
- The toolkit will be included with the printed materials sent to you as part of the certification process, and it will also be available to you electronically.
International Shipping: Due to increased shipping costs abroad, registrants outside the continental U.S. will incur an additional $100 fee to be invoiced upon receipt of registration.
ALL Upcoming Program Dates: REGISTER NOW
July 2026 Online Certification
Must Attend Both Sessions
Session 1: July 23, 1 pm to 3:30 pm ET
Session: 2: July 24, 1 pm to 3:30 pm ET
August 2026 Online Certification
Must Attend Both Sessions
Session 1: August 26, 10 am to 12:30 pm ET
Session: 2: August 28, 10 am to 12:30 pm ET
September 2026 Online Certification
Must Attend Both Sessions
Session 1: September 22, 2 pm to 4:30 pm ET
Session: 2: September 24, 2 pm to 4:30 pm ET
October 2026 Online Certification
Must Attend Both Sessions
Session 1: October 27, 1 pm to 3:30 pm ET
Session: 2: October 29, 1 pm to 3:30 pm ET
To become certified, session #1 and #2 must be attended along with meeting the other requirements. If the webinar dates do not meet scheduling requirements, a one-on-one certification session is available for an additional fee. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.



