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Five Behaviors Certification
Create strong, high-performing teams that drive results and lead to conflict resolution.

Team Building Certification in Denver & Throughout Colorado


Building teams in today’s work environment is more complex than ever, yet it’s teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage. Five Behaviors® Certified Practitioners have the power to create a culture of teamwork, with high-performing teams that elevate entire organizations and drive results. The Five Behaviors® Certification course is a virtual, two-week, learning experience designed for practitioners who want to deepen their level of expertise in The Five Behaviors® and implement this solution within organizations. 

The Five Behaviors® Certification course spans two weeks of learning, combining live, instructor-led sessions with self-guided online learning. Participants will:

  • Complete five asynchronous learning modules (2-3 hours per module).
  • Attend and engage in four live, instructor-led virtual sessions (Two hours each).
  • Present an application project and receive valuable feedback.
  • Take the final Certification Exam to measure understanding of the key Five Behaviors® concepts (A passing score of 80% is required).

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The Five Behaviors® Certification offers a proven way to create a lasting impact on individual and organizational performance.

After completing The Five Behaviors® Certification, learners will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of The Five Behaviors® model and key principles. This includes an understanding of how to build, customize, and deliver impactful Five Behaviors learning experiences to address unique training needs. Learners will also develop facilitation techniques learned while receiving feedback from peers in a supportive environment, and mastery of the full Five Behaviors® solution portfolio: Team Development and Personal Development.

Upon successful completion of the course and exam, participants will earn the credential of The Five Behaviors® Certified Practitioner, signaling proven competence in shaping cohesive and high-performing teams—knowledgeable in the language of The Five Behaviors®.

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Your Questions Answered

What credentials will Five Behaviors® Certification entitle me to?

Upon successful completion of the course and exam, participants will earn the credential of The Five Behaviors® Certified Practitioner, signaling proven competence in shaping cohesive and high-performing teams. 

Additionally, NewSummit is partnered with Wiley and SHRM to offer further credentials. Wiley is recognized by SHRM to offer 20 Personal Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP® upon the completion of The Five Behaviors® Certification. 

Contact NewSummit today to learn more about these credentials.

What are the course requirements for Five Behaviors® Certification?

Participants are required to own a Five Behaviors® Team Development or Personal Development facilitation kit (to purchase a kit, contact NewSummit) as content in the facilitation kit will be referenced throughout the course. 

Learners must also commit to two weeks of self-guided online work and attend all four instructor-led, virtual classroom sessions. This will require access to the internet and a computer with a microphone and webcam. 

Learners will need the following materials:

  • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team eBook by Patrick Lencioni
  • Access to Wiley’s online training center

For questions about course requirements, contact NewSummit to learn more.

What does the process of Five Behaviors® Certification look like?

In this two-week course combining live, instructor-led sessions with self-guided online learning, participants will build their confidence and expertise in delivering impactful Five Behaviors® learning experiences that help build a culture of teamwork. 

Upon successful completion of the course work (including a score of 80% or above on the final Certification exam), participants will earn the credential of The Five Behaviors® Certified Practitioner— signaling proven competence in shaping engaged, cohesive, and high-performing teams—and knowledgeable in the language of The Five Behaviors®.