The KII™ Assessment

The Keller Influence Indicator® (KII™) assessment opens a new chapter in the research and study on influence. The KII™ is designed for use in one-to-one coaching or consulting and for group or team training. The highly individualized interpretive reports serve as a unique catalyst for meaningful conversations and action planning between the client and the practitioner. 

The KII™ Certification Program is where you learn the necessary information to begin using the KII™ with others. You will learn how to administer and interpret the KII™ along with the KII™ Report and SOCR™ Report as well as all the KII™ supplemental materials.

The KII™ Report offers the individual information and insight on his or her Seven Influence Traits™ including; competitive advantage, strengths, blindspots, and improvements to be made. The SOCR™ Report provides additional new information on how the Seven Influence Traits™ correlate with these 5 Organizational Competencies; leadership, communication, team effectiveness, strategy & solutions, and execution & evaluation.  

KII™ Certification is provided via a virtual web-based format. This certification process allows you to self-certify without leaving your home or office. It is designed to ensure that you are a qualified KII™ Certified Professional.

For organizations looking for cost-effective ways to implement solutions encompassing large populations of managers, supervisors and frontline workers, KKI certifies on-site facilitation to teach our content and adapt it to your organization’s needs. 

Basic KII™ Certification

The Basic KII™ Certification course is for the coach or consultant who works one-to-one with clients in a coaching or consulting setting. It covers the theoretical background, application to a broad range of issues, Seven Influence Traits™ understanding/interpretation, and practices, exercises and guides on how to use the KII™ with individual clients. 

When you complete your KII™ Basic Certification you will be ready to use and purchase the assessment and supporting resource materials. These will be available to you through your KII™ Partner account. To register for Basic KII™ Certification click here.

Basic KII™ Certification Steps:

Step 1:

Complete the registration form for Basic KII™ Certification (pre-requisite for Advanced KII™ Certification). Sign the KII™ Client Facilitator License Agreement. 

Step 2: 

Pay the license fee and certification tuition. Receive hard copies of your KII™ Certification materials. All materials are included in your tuition. 

Step 3: 

Log into the KII™ Certification online portal using your Facilitator ID. Access the content and certification videos and complete the certification process. You will receive this information in an email. 

Step 4:

Completion of KII™ Certification provides you an account with several benefits offered only to KII™ Certified Professionals. 

Here’s what you get with your Basic KII™ Certification:

  • The Participant's Resource Guide 
  • A comprehensive notebook of program materials and Practitioner Tools 
  • Books required for the course: KII Assessment Training Manual
  • Introduction to the Seven Influence Traits™ Manual
  • KII™ Certification Workbook
  • KII™ Feedback Sessions Manual 
  • An electronic certificate of completion

Advanced KII™ Certification

The pre-requisite for Advanced KII™ Certification is successful completion of the Basic KII™ Certification Course. The Advanced KII™ Certification qualifies you to administer, interpret and facilitate the KII™ assessment, reports, and materials to groups or teams of people in an organization. It equips you to facilitate leadership, team, and interpersonal development workshops inside your company or organization. 

Advanced KII™ Certification is a higher level designation that distinguishes you for your commitment to continuing education as well as demonstrated skill in the interpretation and application of the assessment. The Advanced KII™ Certification is an optional accreditation and is open to only KII™ Certified Practitioners.  To register for Advanced KII™ Certification click here.

Advanced KII™ Certification Steps: 

Step 1:

Complete the registration form for Basic KII™ Certification (pre-requisite for Advanced KII™ Certification). Sign the KKI Client Facilitator License Agreement. 

Step 2: 

Pay the license fee and certification tuition. Receive hard copies of your KII™ Certification materials. All materials are included in your tuition. 

Step 3: 

Log into the KII™ Certification online portal using your Facilitator ID. Access the content and certification videos and complete the certification process. You will receive this information in an email.

Step 4:

Completion of KII™ Certification provides you an account with several benefits made only to KII™ Certified Professionals. 

Here’s what you get with your Advanced KII™ Certification:

  • Licensing to facilitate the KII™ training and workshops in your organization
  • 20 hours of online intensive training with our accredited facilitators
  • A robust facilitation guide with accompanying presentation materials, including PowerPoint presentation materials, case studies and application-based exercises 
  • An electronic certificate of completion

What is included in the KII™ Certification Programs? 

  • The KII™ assessment’s ground-breaking focus on the Seven Influence Traits™
  • Theory and development
  • Research evidence for validity and reliability
  • Understanding the psychometric aspects of the assessment
  • Using results appropriately and ethically
  • Case studies for intended situations 
  • Choosing the appropriate report(s) for different situations and groups
  • Learning to identify key learnings for each of the Seven Influence Traits™
  • Applying the Seven Influence Traits™ to each of the 5 Organizational Competencies
  • Recognizing when and how to address gaps between the Seven Influence Traits™ 
  • Understanding the relationship among the Seven Influence Traits™ 
  • Learning which activities and exercises to use with individuals, teams, and work groups

KII™ Certification Objectives

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the KII™ assessment, the Seven Influence Traits™ and influence
  • Practice how to administer and interpret information generated from the KII™ assessment
  • Build confidence in coaching, consulting and training with the KII™ assessment and materials
  • Receive a practitioner’s starter kit for immediate application – including workbooks, sample reports, study guides, trainer’s guide, participant workbook and marketing materials to be used with clients 
  • Become eligible to purchase and administer the KII™ assessment upon successful completion of the course(s)

Modules & Materials

On-Site Training

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Attorney/Owner, Longsworth Law LLC

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