Session Plan - DiSC Certification

The DiSC Trainer Certification consists of four broad modules divided into multiple units. The following description provides a preview to the scope and outcome of each of the units:

Sl No

Session

Scope

Outcome

MODULE ONE: UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOUR

Getting Started

Brief self-introduction followed by each participant describing
their expectations from the training.

Prepare for the days ahead by gathering
expectations, assimilating key questions about the human behaviour
and understanding how the participants wish to apply DiSC

Neuroscience of Learning

This session takes a dig into the latest research in the field
of neuroscience and how it is providing exciting new ways of managing
ourselves and others at workplace.

Describe the process of learning and
assemble a checklist of factors that need to be considered while working on behavioural change.

Behaviour and
Personality

By taking example from a wide array of situations, the session
discusses various personality theories and how they lead us towards the DiSC model

Understand the difference between behaviour and personality: static and dynamic aspects of
change

T-F-B Model

Dig into the interplay of thoughts, feeling and behaviour and how they can impact our relationship with
ourselves and others.

Apply the T-F-B model to common
coaching and training situations by identifying the levers of behavioural change.

MODULE TWO: DiSC MODEL

Evolution of DiSC

Map the evolution of DiSC from
prehistoric times to its commercialization.

Reconstruct the evolution of DiSC and identify the main turning points. Appreciate the
copyright issues and competition. Relate the changes in our
understanding of behaviour to the development of
the psychometric assessments.

Introduction to DiSC Model

An introduction to the DiSC model, the
environmental axis and the resulting behavioural
dimensions.

Define behavioural
strengths and challenges. Label the 4 behavioural
dimensions and understand overuse situations.

Ten behavioural dimensions

Discuss the attributes of the 4 dimensional styles using
everyday examples.

Solve the behavioural
puzzle using the understanding of the 4 dimensions of behaviour
and the negative correlation of the opposite scales.

EPIC System

Tour of the EPIC system and its features

Set Up your EPIC account, generate
group and team view reports. Recognize the importance of the EPIC account and
its power features.

MODULE THREE: DiSC PROFILES

DiSC
Classic

Discuss the construction of the DiSC
Classic report and discuss interpretation issues

Learn to read the intensity index and
the DiSC Classic Graphs. Describe the classical
patterns and the elements of the DiSC Classic
report.

Everything DiSC

Construction of the Everything DiSC circumplex, priority words and shading. Introduction to
various types of reports including facilitator report, group reports and team
view reports.

Prepare to interpret Everything DiSC reports and demonstrate the ability to select the
right report based on business application.

Coaching with DiSC

Engage in one to one interpretation and coaching session and
discuss issues related to behavioural self-awareness,
change and the coaching process

Construct a checklist for conducting
interpretation sessions. Apply the DiSC model and
the insights from the reports. Practice interpretation session with
co-participants.

Beyond DiSC

Presentation of various reports including five behaviours & the beyond DiSC
series

Review various profiles and how they can be
used to support training and coaching initiatives.

MODULE FOUR: APPLYING DiSC

Training with DiSC

Relate DiSC assessments to training
objectives and design and develop DiSC based
training programs.

Facilitate a DiSC
based training module to drive behavioural
effectiveness among the participants. Demonstrate the ability to design and
deliver DiSC based workplace training
interventions.

Leadership development with DiSC

Review the Everything DiSC Work of
Leaders and Everything DiSC 363 for Leaders reports

Apply DiSC
in leadership development initiatives. Distinguish between the application of
Everything DiSC Work of Leaders and Everything DiSC 363 for Leaders profiles.

Reliability of DiSC

Discuss various methods to measure effectiveness of tools and
their credibility.

Distinguish between reliability and
validity. Understand various factors that affect reliability and validity.
Appreciate the high reliability and validity of various Everything DiSC profiles.

Growing your DiSC Practice

A business oriented session to discuss the need, features and
benefits of applying DiSC at workplace. Also review
the resources and post workshop support provided by Strengthscape.

Plan your journey towards mastery of
DiSC based training and coaching interventions and
assimilate ideas and structures for creating a successful business.

Application of DiSC

A de-brief session will be conducted by the participants after
administering the assessment to another person. The session will provide
insights into actual application of the tool.

Apply DiSC
in a practice session to delve deep into the narration and nuances of the
report. Assimilate the learning through real life scenario.

The Facilitator. We were forced to think, analyze & voice. The learning was an experience because of Akash

Sruti Mashru – India
Trainer and Coach
I liked the way technology was leveraged to transfer knowledge to a group of diverse people from across the globe. Akash definitely knows how to keep everyone engaged despite everyone not being in the same room

Melville Brooks – India
Trainer and Coach, L&OD professional
I liked the interactiveness of the programme even though it was a virtual class room. i feel that there was a lot of space created for engagement of the participants which i enjoyed alot

Andrea Jayatilleka – Sri Lanka
Trainer and Coach
My key highlight from the entire learning process was the way trainer’s method of involving us in the learning process, keeping us engaged and helping us share ideas among ourselves.
Of course learning new ideas around leaning behaviours, the coaching tools such as the TFB Model, DiSC Styles and the aspects that trigger learning was also quite a highlight.

Jose Maria Karani Ngacha – Kenya
Trainer and Coach, L&OD professional
The entire DiSC session itself was an eye opener for me. I loved every aspect of what we learned

Aparna Sangli – India
HR Professional
The course was fabulous! It brought a fresh, new perspective to learning & communicating with people & interacting with them. I really did not think a web-based experience would make too much of a difference – but it has shattered those illusions of mine.There is so much I take away from the program – so much that I have learnt about myself and how to be able to apply those learnings tomorrow.

Aarthi Raju – India
L&OD professional
It was a great experience, the technology give great control to the organiser and participant in the course got to participate actively from the comfort of their homes.

I particularly like the freedom and comfort of doing this from home while still having the capability to quickly create Powerpoint presentations and share immediately with everyone.

Osilama Idokogi – Nigeria
IT Professional
Really enjoyed the dig into the neuroscience. The program went beyond interpreting DiSC profiles and taught me how to design learning activities. Login for trainers gives ample resources for continued engagement. EPIC system provides real differentiation.

Jyoti Sapra – Singapore
Executive Coach, Risan Management, Singapore
The DiSC certification program truly meets it’s objectives, it’s a very useful tool which has immediate application in the workplace context. I really liked Akash’s approach of getting the participant’s involved and guiding them on part of self discovery. I had quite a few A-ha moments during the workshop and I am sure you too will experience them ! Thanks Akash for making it a insightful experience.

Sandeep Kaul – India
Sandeep Kaul, Director at WhiteLight Consulting Pvt Ltd
Rich learning experience , impeccable quality and optimized cost. In addition, chance to catch up with professionals across India and abroad. Online Disc program helped me to attain certification by utilizing spare time on weekends. It was a true value addition.

Himanshu Joshi – India
Himanshu Joshi, Founder Director & Chief Executive, Eduhive