Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Assessment

Personal and Professional Development Begins with Self-Awareness.

MBTI insights provide a framework for understanding self and others.

Teams keep misreading each other…

Communication breakdowns repeat because people process information, make decisions, and focus their energy differently.

…help them understand people and their individual approach

The MBTI provides a common language for personality differences. Teams that understand type and can flex their styles to be more effective

Conflict patterns keep repeating…

The same people clash in the same ways. Feedback does not stick because neither side understands why the other person approaches things so differently.

…reframe conflict as a type difference.

MBTI makes provides a language so teams can work through differences instead of getting stuck in them.

Leaders lack self-awareness…

Leaders often get promoted for technical skill, not soft skills. Without self-awareness, they struggle to adapt their style to different team members and situations.

…make self-awareness a cornerstone of leadership develop programs.

MBTI helps leaders understand their own preferences and blind spots before to lead diverse teams more effectively.

When to Use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Backed by 70+ years of peer-reviewed research and taken by over 2 million people annually, professionals worldwide use MBTI insights to inspire and empower individuals and teams.

Leadership Development

Help leaders understand their management preferences and adapt their style. MBTI deepens self-awareness so leaders can flex to the needs of different team members.

Team Development

Create a shared personality language that is neutral and improves collaboration. Understand why team members work the way they do and how to bring out the best in each other.

Conflict Management

Reduce friction by identifying different work styles and communication needs. When people understand type, they stop personalizing differences and instead can leverage them.

Career Development

Align roles with individual preferences. The MBTI Career Report helps students and people mid-career professionals understand how their personality connects to career satisfaction and direction.

Understand Personality Preferences Across Four Dimensions

The MBTI measures personality preferences across four dichotomous scales. These scales identify how individuals focus their energy, take in information, make decisions, and approach the world. Every individual receives a four-letter type from 16 possible combinations.

Extroversion/Introversion (E/I)

Where do you direct and receive energy? This preference describes whether you are energized by the external world of people and activity or the internal world of ideas and reflection.

Extraversion

Energized by people and things in the external world.

Prefer action and interaction
Think out loud
Broad interests, wide circle

Introversion

Energized by ideas and impressions in the inner world.

Prefer reflection and solitude
Think before speaking
Deep interests, close circle

MBTI Assessments and Reports

All MBTI assessments must be administered and interpreted by a qualified practitioner. Learn more about each report type we offer below, or reach out to talk to an assessment expert.

MBTI Step I: Foundational Personality Types

The MBTI Step I assessment is the classic entry point for identifying foundational personality types. This report is the industry standard for introductory workshops where the primary goal is building a shared language within a team. Practitioners can select from 14 different report formats to address specific workplace communication gaps.

Best For: Workshops, team building, first-time MBTI users

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Most Popular MBTI Reports

Step I Personal Impact Report

Provides an enduring development experience by covering multiple applications in a single report.

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Step I Interpretive Report for Organizations

Helps practitioners understand employees’ personality preferences, highlight strengths, and support development conversations in a workplace context.

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Step I Career Report

Identifies the best occupational matches for clients or students based on their four-letter personality type.

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Step II Interpretive Report

Reveals 20 distinct personality facets to explain nuances and behavioral differences within each preference.

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Become Certified to Administer the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Assessment

Engaging and interactive, the MBTI Certification training program prepares you to administer and interpret the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to develop individuals, teams, and leaders.

This certification is perfect for HR professionals who want to administer the assessment internally and coaches/consultants to deepen their business offerings.

Cost: $3,695 + shipping/GST

Includes all required training materials

Real Client Testimonials

“The MBTI is absolutely one of the most useful assessments I do with my clients, individually and as teams. The awareness of self and appreciation of others is unparalleled.“

– Daphna Gale, Executive Coach

“I would recommend the program to other professionals. The facilitator was excellent along with all of the material. Another benefit I was not expecting was the ability to build professional networks with other participants!”

-Pamela Averill, Office of the Auditor General of Alberta

“This certification program was incredibly insightful. The program has not only allowed me to explore our own communication barriers within our own group, but now we are able to focus on development of additional applications.”

-Alix Tumback, SIGA

How Organizations Use MBTI Insights

Implementing a Shared Language Multinationally

IBM used the MBTI to create a shared personality language that transcended national boundaries, helping global teams understand each other’s working styles and improve cross-border collaboration.

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Optimizing Leadership in the Executive MBA Program

See how the University of Alberta Executive MBA program integrates the MBTI to help high-level executives optimize their leadership potential.

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Developing Successful Leaders using the MBTI

By combining MBTI insights with other psychometric assessments, the B.C. Ministry of Finance has successfully groomed over 90 high-potential employees for management and executive roles.

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Common Questions About the MBTI Assessment

Is the official MBTI from Psychometrics Canada the same as the free personality tests online?

No. Unvalidated online quizzes are often confused with the official MBTI instrument. The official assessment is backed by 70+ years of peer-reviewed research, rigorous scientific validation, and updated norms. Free quizzes do not meet these standards and should not be used for professional development.

Do I need a certification to administer the MBTI?

Generally, yes. The MBTI is classified as a Level B instrument, which means a qualified practitioner must administer and interpret results. Certification is not required for individuals who have a master’s degree in Psychology or a related discipline, but is highly recommended.

Psychometrics Canada offers MBTI Certification Programs throughout the year. This ensures the tool is used ethically and accurately.

How many personality types does the MBTI identify?

The MBTI identifies 16 distinct personality types based on preferences across four dichotomous scales: Extraversion/Introversion, Sensing/Intuition, Thinking/Feeling, and Judging/Perceiving. Each person receives a four-letter type code representing their preferences.

Can the MBTI be used for hiring decisions?

No. The MBTI is designed for development, not selection. The MBTI measures preferences, not ability, therefore it should not be used to screen candidates or make hiring decisions. The tool works best when people feel safe to answer honestly, which requires a development-only context. View our suite of pre-employment assessment tools.

What is the difference between Step I and Step II?

Step I identifies your four-letter personality type and is ideal for introductory workshops. Step II goes deeper, revealing personality facets within each preference. Step II is best when you have more time to debrief/coach participants and is an excellent tool to use when you want to better understand nuances within each preference dichotomy.