Do you want to get a better understanding of your world view, how you behave as an individual and in teams whilst also developing your self-awareness? Do you want to be able to hold a course on these subjects and help grow in your career path in the world of HR, management and team leadership? Then the Thomas PPA Course is the perfect place to begin, get accredited and grow.
The Thomas Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) provides information on an assessment taker's fears, motivators, values and behavioural style using four main profile factors: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Compliance.
Here are some of the more common questions we get asked about the Thomas PPA course.
Where are the Thomas PPA courses available?
The Thomas PPA course is available in several locations and virtually too. After all, the world has changed so the way we deliver courses has as well.
If you are interested in applying for the Thomas PPA course, you must register your interest for the chosen dates the course takes place on our Find a Course page. You can find when the next course is taking place with our easy to use course finder.
Currently our upcoming course dates are virtual, but keep an eye out on our website for when the Thomas PPA course will be available in person.
What’s the syllabus of the Thomas PPA Foundation Course?
Our course syllabus is a comprehensive insight into the principles of behaviour and importantly, how to understand behaviour in the workplace.
The PPA Foundation Course covers:
- Learn about the DISC-based theory that underpins the Thomas Behaviour Assessment (PPA)
- Understand what the Thomas Behaviour Assessment (PPA) measures and the multitude of ways it can be used in recruitment and development
- Learn how best to appropriately and responsibly use the Thomas Behaviour Assessment (PPA)
To discover more about the Foundation course here.
What’s the syllabus of the Thomas PPA Accreditation Course?
Our Thomas PPA accreditation course is expertly delivered to teach you how to confidently use the Thomas PPA assessments in the workplace.
The PPA Accreditation Course covers:
- Develop the competence to administer, interpret and feedback the wealth of reports generated by the assessment
- Learn how best to appropriately and responsibly use the Thomas Behaviour Assessment (PPA)
- Understand how best to structure your recruitment journey with the Thomas Behaviour Assessment (PPA)
- Understand how to apply the assessment results in different commercial scenarios to make more confident and objective people decisions
To discover more about the Accreditation course here.
How will the Thomas PPA courses benefit me?
With the Thomas PPA Foundation Course, you will begin to understand more about your own behaviour profile and how that relates more widely into working with teams, different organisations and recruitment.
You will also start to understand more about DISC based theory. DISC theory is based on the behavioural theory of psychologist William Moulton Marston, it is centred on four personality traits: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Compliance. DISC is a behavioural assessment which understands behaviours and priorities by gauging responses to various routine questions.
Having a wider understanding of behavioural and DISC theory will help you gain insights into not only how you behave but also, understanding others too, making you more adaptable to real world work situations.
This information can be used to answer a variety of questions such as:
- What motivates them?
- What are their strengths and limitations?
- What is their preferred communication style?
- How do they interact with their peers and team?
- How do they behave under pressure?
- Are they showing any frustrations in their current situation?
- What management or coaching style will get the best out of them?
How do I apply for a Thomas PPA course?
If you want to apply to either the Thomas PPA Foundation course or the Thomas PPA Accreditation course then all you need to do is visit our Find a Course page.
From there you will be able to see when the next course is available and see what each course entails. Once you have selected the course date and are happy to proceed, you will need to click on the ‘register interest' button which is located next to each course.
You will need to leave your name, contact details and other relevant information.
What are the entry requirements for the Thomas PPA courses?
There are no entry requirements for the Thomas PPA courses. However, after signing up you will be sent an assessment link and a copy of your report prior to attending the course.
