Foundations Certification

Build expertise in using Wonderlic insights.

A two-day, hands-on workshop designed to help you go further with Wonderlic results, building the confidence to identify the right fit, lead better coaching conversations, and make smarter hiring and development decisions.

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What you'll walk away with

The confidence to use Wonderlic results in every talent decision, from screening candidates to ongoing development

A sharper view of how attributes interact, what trade-offs between finalists mean, and how job context shapes the right decision

Hands-on practice applying insights in real hiring and development scenarios, alongside other practitioners

The skill to turn results into development conversations that actually change behavior, not just deliver generic feedback

Inside Certification

Here is what you can expect across the two days.

You'll experience it firsthand

Before you arrive, you'll complete your own Wonderlic Develop assessment, for deeper self-awareness grounded in your own results.

Explore your own Behaviors, Capabilities, and Interests results in depth
See how those results show up in your day-to-day work
Build coaching experience by working through a peer's results one-on-one
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Who this is for

Talent Acquisition

Make more confident hiring decisions and apply results consistently with hiring managers and leadership.

Learning and Development

Facilitate job-aligned development plans and conversations that drive real change.

HR Generalists and People Operations

Connect hiring and development insights and build organizational consistency.

Managers and People Leaders

Coach each employee based on what drives their success in the job.

Coaches and Consultants

Bring job-specific insight into client work and tie guidance to performance.

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What participants say

Drive better adoption and use of talent insight

With the new perspective I've gained, I feel confident in my ability to analyze the results more effectively and educate both hiring managers and applicants on the importance of this assessment.
Talent Advisor, Construction

Stronger coaching conversations that drive behavior change

This helps to address exactly my biggest challenges, overcoming coaching resistance and fostering participation.
Dir. of Learning and Development, Technology
What your organization gains

More effective, data-informed hiring decisions that improve job fit and reduce mis-hires

Better alignment between job demands and employee development priorities

More consistent talent decisions across hiring and development

Stronger, more focused manager-led coaching conversations grounded in what drives success in each job

Stronger retention, productivity, and leadership pipeline depth

Participation options and pricing

In-person (Chicago)VirtualPrivate on-site
1 attendee $2,500
2-3 attendees $2,250 / person
4+ attendees $2,000 / person
Teams of 6+ From $12,000
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Upcoming dates
Get Certified
DateLocationCertification type
Nov 2-5, 2026 Virtual Wonderlic Foundations (half days)
Dec 8-9, 2026 Virtual Wonderlic Foundations

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Frequently asked questions
What is Wonderlic Foundations certification?

A two-day, hands-on workshop that helps you build confidence using Wonderlic Select and Develop results. You'll learn how to turn insights about Behaviors, Capabilities, and Interests into real-world decisions for hiring, coaching, and employee development.

Is this offered virtual, in-person, or through a private session?

Yes. Foundations can be delivered in-person, virtual, or as a private on-site session for your team.

How much does it cost?

Sessions are priced per attendee, with volume discounts for groups, starting at $2,500 for a single attendee down to $2,000 per person for groups of 4 or more. Teams of 6 or more can book a private on-site session with custom pricing.

Ready to build real expertise with Wonderlic results?

Join a hands-on workshop and leave with the confidence to make and communicate better talent decisions.

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