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Behaviour – Personal Profile Analysis (PPA)

Thomas International Certification for People Science

Explore the essentials of Behaviour and gain the confidence to master the Thomas Behaviour Assessment (PPA). This psychometric tool is designed and is essential to help you understand workplace behaviour more deeply.

Program Objective

A 1-day certification program designed to build your expertise in Thomas Personal Profile Analysis (PPA), equipping you with the knowledge and practical skills to interpret behavioural insights and make more confident people decisions.

  • Discover the DISC-based theory behind the Thomas Behaviour Assessment (PPA).
  • Develop the skills to administer, interpret, and provide feedback on the comprehensive reports generated by the assessment.
  • Learn how to use the Thomas Behaviour Assessment (PPA) appropriately and responsibly.
  • Gain insight into structuring your recruitment journey using the ThomasBehaviour Assessment (PPA).
  • Understand how to assess the behavioural demands of a job and how to use assessment results to identify strengths and areas for development.
  • Master how to apply assessment results in various commercial scenarios to make more confident and objective people decisions.
Program Outline
01

Foundations of Behaviour & DISC

Understanding the science behind the Thomas Behaviour Assessment (PPA).

Key Learning Points

Explore Marston’s DISC-based behavioural theory
Understand what the Thomas Behaviour Assessment measures
Recognize the four behavioural factors: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Compliance
Understand workplace behaviour, motivation, and communication preferences
02

Reading PPA Graphs & Reports

Turning behavioural data into meaningful workplace insight.

Key Learning Points

Understand how graphs drive PPA reports
Learn the correct graph-reading sequence and terminology
Interpret behavioural intensity, shifts, and profile patterns
Identify strengths, limitations, pressure responses, and development areas
03

Behaviour, Jobs & Recruitment

Applying PPA to role fit and more objective people decisions.

Key Learning Points

Assess the behavioural demands of a role
Understand person–job fit and star ratings
Apply job profiling in recruitment and selection
Use behavioural insight across assessment, onboarding, and team decisions
04

Development, Coaching & Feedback

Using behavioural insight to support growth and stronger working relationships.

Key Learning Points

Apply PPA insight to training and development needs
Coach and manage people with different behavioural profiles
Deliver clear, ethical, and constructive feedback
Improve communication, teamwork, and engagement
05

Ethical Application & Practitioner Accreditation

Building the confidence and competence to use PPA professionally.

Key Learning Points

Use PPA appropriately, responsibly, and ethically
Practice profile interpretation and feedback delivery
Apply PPA insights in recruitment and development scenarios
Complete the required Knowledge Assessment for practitioner accreditation
Bonus
  • Pre-course PPA Assessment: Gain firsthand experience by completing the PPA and receive your personalized report for analysis during the program.
  • PPA International Practitioner Certification: Earn your official certification upon successful completion.

Unlock the power of behavioural science.

Become a trusted practitioner who makes better people decisions every day.

Become a certified Thomas PPA Practitioner

Gain the confidence to interpret behavioural insights and make better people decisions.
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