Level I, II, and III Certification in Emotional Intelligence

The Emotional Intelligence Society Australia (EISA) offers a three-tier certification program in Emotional Intelligence (EI).

  • Level I Foundations of Emotional Intelligence: a fully online, 8-hour course that covers EI fundamentals.
  • Level II Advanced Emotional Intelligence: an intensive two-day, face-to-face workshop featuring pre-workshop tasks, interactive discussions, and a focus on applying the Ability Model of EI to real-world scenarios such as leadership, teamwork, and organisational culture.
  • Level III Specialist Program: a one-year program where you will work one-on-one with an EI mentor to integrate EI deeply into your work.

All EISA certification courses are based on contemporary evidence and offer practical strategies. All courses are approved by the International Society of Emotional Intelligence and tailored specifically for the Australian context.

You will receive a Certificate of Completion for all courses.

Level I Foundations of Emotional Intelligence

This self-paced online 8-hour course is designed to fit into your busy schedule. The modules cover the origins and definitions of EI, practical skills for developing emotional awareness, models of emotional intelligence, exploring how emotions and moods shape our daily interactions, and investigating contemporary EI trends. Level I Modules include:

  • emotional intelligence: definitions, history, and importance
  • emotions and mood
  • models of emotional intelligence
  • measuring emotional intelligence
  • developing emotional intelligence abilities and skills
  • contemporary issues in EI

Cost: $140 and includes a 12-month membership to the Emotional Intelligence Society of Australia.

To register: click here

Level II Advanced Emotional Intelligence

You must complete the Level I course to participate in Level II.

The Level II Advanced Emotional Intelligence course is  a two-day course (plus preparation and follow up sessions) which builds on the foundational knowledge from Level I. The Level II advanced course is designed to equip you with new EI skills and insights that will assist you in your personal and professional life. Over the two days, you will develop a personalised action plan for continuous improvement in EI.

Before the 2-day course
• you will complete the online MSCEIT which produces a customised 20+ page report of your emotional intelligence scores and ideas to improve your EI. We will work through this report during the face-to-face course.

Day 1
• Expand upon the key concepts covered in Level I.
• Complete the MSCEIT and review and interpret your 20-page personalised EI Report
• Explore the purpose, biases, major types, and scoring methods used in EI assessments
• Deep dive into the Ability Model of emotional intelligence

Day 2
• Gain practical insights through conceptual discussions, experiential learning, and real-world case studies
• EI and teams and workplace culture dynamics
• EI and leadership effectiveness.

Follow-up sessions: there will be multiple follow-up sessions (online) where we will discuss and reeflect on the strategies covered in the Level II course and share ideas onu using EI skills.

Level III Specialist Program

You must complete the Level I and II course to participate in Level III.

Looking further forward, you may be interested in the Level III Specialist Program. Level III is a one-year course with monthly Zoom meetings and projects/s. The EI Specialist Program is offered online and utilises a mentorship model. Participants will have one-on-one monthly meetings with their respective EI mentor/s to work on customised projects. The specific readings, written papers, goals and projects are customised to the needs and interests of the participant. The Level III EI Specialist Program Certification will occur collaboratively with the International Society of Emotional Intelligence and may include link-ups with international experts. Each participant will complete a project that is related to their areas of interest (e.g. your workplace) over the one-year program.

Perfect for those seeking to make a measurable impact in their careers, the Level III program is more than a certification—it’s an invitation to become a leader in emotional intelligence. Join us and set a new standard of professional excellence!

NB: These courses do not certify participants for formal administration of the MSCEIT, EQi or ECI, as formal training for these instruments must be obtained through the respective authors/publisher.

For more information about the Level I, II, or III courses, please email us at info@eisa.org.au