Facet5 Accreditation

Facet5 Accreditation Programmes

Our accreditation programme delivers a rich and interactive learning experience, in both our face to face and virtual programmes.

About our accreditation programmes

Our accreditation programme delivers a rich and interactive learning experience, in both our face to face and virtual programmes. Delivered by a Facet5 trainer, the accreditation is structured around modules and delivered over a number of online sessions that have been designed to stimulate curiosity and maximise learning.

We’ll take you on a journey of all things ‘Facet5’, taking a deep-dive into the;

  • origins of Facet5
  • theory of the Big5 & trait based personality
  • valuable role of personality in the workplace
  • reliability and validity of the model, norm groups & response analysis
  • inter-play between the factors (and sub-factors)
  • effective coaching and development conversations

Plus, we’ll also explore how Facet5 can be applied within your work to support coaching, personal, team and leadership development.

Over the course of the programme, expect to roll-up your sleeves and put the learning into action as you have a go at debriefing a Facet5 profile yourself.

“As psychologists we adhere strongly to scientific principles, but as practitioners we know that nothing works unless it is easy to understand and apply. Our mission has been to turn reliable data into information that is presented in the most practical and usable way possible”.

Norman Buckley & Rebekah Williams, Authors of Facet5

Who is the accreditation for?

Facet5 can be used by anyone who supports people development and by those curious to understand how to get the best out of people. No specific prior knowledge or experience is required, although healthy curiosity will help! Our Accredited Practitioners work across a varied range of industries and fields.

These include:

  • In-house HR / L&D teams,
  • Organisational development,
  • Recruitment & Selection,
  • Coaching & Development Consultants,
  • Functional line managers

What unites them is a passion for understanding and developing others. Facet5 provides this insight and understanding to help realise individual, team and leader potential – across the whole employee journey. Those who have no Facet5 experience will be invited to complete the Facet5 questionnaire and receive a debrief, prior to joining the accreditation programme.

Business Benefit of Accreditation

Facet5 Accreditation isn’t just another certificate – it’s a game-changer. It’s an investment in your people, your potential and your performance. Accrediting internal team members in Facet5 helps us lead better, coach smarter and build stronger teams.

Find out more – Download an overview of the business benefits of Facet5 Accreditation below:

So why choose Facet5?

We believe understanding your personality – really, truly understanding it, provides an individual with a sense of their identity and the know-how to thrive in a changing world.

A Trait Based / Normative Tool
Personality traits are measured along a continuum rather than a forced dichotomy between one type or another. This is a more precise and meaningful approach and allows people to understand their personality in relation to others.

Big5 theory of personality
Based on data driven research, the Big5 theory of personality is recognised as the most reliable and valid way of measuring and describing personality.

Emotionality as a ‘lens’
Facet5 is the only model to apply Emotionality as an interpretive element. Emotionality impacts how the other factors show up and this can create real lightbulb moments in people’s self-awareness.

Natural language
Facet5 uses natural everyday terms that is more familiar and strengths based. This creates a common language for understanding and talking about behaviours – rather than using overly academic or less balanced language.

“Facet5 gave me that ‘a-ha’ moment. I was instantly able to connect how I perceived myself and the way I like to work “ and how I work with others”.

Debriefing session explaining the findings of a Facet5 profile

“The most insightful personal development conversation I have had in the last 20 years”.

How are our accreditation programmes structured?

The accreditation is delivered online or face to face via a number of modules. . .

Module 1 (3hr)

  • Theory and thinking about Personality
  • Trait vs Type
  • The Facet5 Model and Scoring

Plus offline learning

Module 2 (3hrs)

  • Facet5 Factors
  • Behavioural Strengths and Risks
  • Facet5 Language

Plus offline learning

Module 3 (3hrs)

  • Impact of Emotionality
  • Factor Combinations
  • The 13 sub-factors

Plus offline learning

Module 4 (2hrs)

  • Introduction to Facet5 Families
  • Debrief expectations and preparation
  • Debrief demo
  • Mid-range scores

Module 5 (4hrs)

Assessment pt.1 – Observed Debrief

  • Deliver a 45 minute debrief to another participant
  • Receive in the moment feedback from the group

Module 6 (2hrs)

  • Family Extension Reports
  • Response Analysis & Impression Management
  • Practitioner best practice

Next Steps

Assessment Pt. 2 – Online Assessment

  • Pass within 2 weeks of the accreditation

You are now a Facet5 Practitioner!

Practice debriefs

Nominate 2 individuals for your free practice debriefs

6 week check in (2hr)

  • Share experiences so far
  • Using the Facet5 workbench
  • General Q&A

What do you receive as part of your accreditation?

The interactive content and activities ensure you leave confident and capable to readily apply Facet5 to the opportunities and issues you have at work.

As part of your programme you will receive:

  • Your own Facet5 profile, with a one to one coaching debrief with a Facet5 Executive Practitioner
  • Access to your Facet5 Profile online via your myFacet5 web account
  • Access to a Facet5 Practitioner Knowledge Hub, containing extensive learning materials, resources and how to guides
  • Learning materials including: Facet5 Factor Guide and Desktop Debrief Guide, Profile Sheets, Debrief Preparation Sheets, Coaching and Question Guide, Cast of Characters and Learning Journal
  • Credit for complimentary practice Facet5 profiles to embed your learning
  • Dedicated support team to assist with any queries throughout the programme and beyond

On successful completion of the accreditation, you will. . .

  • Be an accredited Facet5 Practitioner!
  • Be able to accurately interpret and articulate an individuals’ Facet5 profile
  • Understand how Facet5 can be applied to explore a range of business challenges and boost potential
  • Have access to a global community of Practitioners to share best practice and extend the learning as well as access to the Facet5 Practitioner Knowledge Hub
  • Be given access to the administration system allowing you to set-up and send questionnaires, access profiles, create projects and manage respondent profiles
Facet5 Practitioner Guides

Upcoming accreditations

Over the coming months, we’re delivering a number of  accreditation programmes; across a range of global time-zones. Keep scrolling down to view the schedule.

Can’t see an accreditation date that works for you?
Our helpful Customer Support Team are happy to discuss your needs.

Alternatively, have you got 3 or more colleagues looking to become accredited? Then enquire about our in-house delivery options.

Facet5 Accreditation certificate

Upcoming accreditations

Over the coming months, we’re delivering a number of virtual accreditation programmes; across a range of global time-zones. Keep scrolling down to view the schedule.

Can’t see an accreditation date that works for you?
Our helpful Customer Support Team are happy to discuss your needs. Get in touch

Looking for virtual accreditations to be delivered in-house? Got 3 or more colleagues looking to become accredited? Enquire about our in-house delivery options here.

Facet5 Accreditation certificate

View our Accreditation dates below

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UK | EMEA – Virtual – English (Delivered by Facet5 Global)December 2025
Module 1-3: Mon 1st – Wed 3rd 9:30-12:30 GMT
Module 4: Thurs 4th 9:30-11:30 GMT
Module 5: Tues 9th 9:00-13:00 GMT
Module 6: Wed 10th 9:30-11:30 GMT
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UK | EMEA – Virtual – English (Delivered by Facet5 Global)March 2026
Module 1-3: Mon 9th – Wed 11th 9:30-12:30 GMT
Module 4: Thurs 12th 9:30-11:30 GMT
Module 5: Tues 17th 9:00-13:00 GMT
Module 6: Wed 18th 9:30-11:30 GMT
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UK | EMEA – Virtual – English (Delivered by Facet5 Global)May 2026
Module 1-3: Mon 11th – Wed 13th 9:30-12:30 BST
Module 4: Thurs 14th 9:30-11:30 BST
Module 5: Mon 218th 9:00-13:00 BST
Module 6: Tues 19th 9:30-11:30 BST
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UK | EMEA – Virtual – English (Delivered by Facet5 Global)July 2026
Module 1-3: Mon 13th – Wed 15th 9:30-12:30 BST
Module 4: Thurs 16th 9:30-11:30 BST
Module 5: Tues 21st 9:00-13:00 BST
Module 6: Wed 22nd 9:30-11:30 BST
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UK | EMEA – Virtual – English (Delivered by Facet5 Global)September 2026
Module 1-3: Mon 21st – Wed 23rd 9:30-12:30 BST
Module 4: Thurs 24th 9:30-11:30 BST
Module 5: Tues 29th 9:00-13:00 BST
Module 6: Wed 30th 9:30-11:30 BST
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UK | EMEA – Virtual – English (Delivered by Facet5 Global)December 2026
Module 1-3: Tues 1st – Thurs 3rd 9:30-12:30 GMT
Module 4: Fri 4th 9:30-11:30 GMT
Module 5: Tues 8th 9:00-13:00 GMT
Module 6: Wed 9th 9:30-11:30 GMT
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Denmark (Copenhagen/Hilleroed) – DanishMarch 2026
Monday 23rd – Tuesday 24th
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Denmark (Copenhagen/Hilleroed) – DanishMay 2026
Thursday 21st – Friday 22nd
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Denmark (Copenhagen/Hilleroed) – DanishSeptember 2026
Thursday 24th – Friday 25th
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Denmark (Aarhus) – DanishNovember 2026
Thursday 12th – Friday 13th
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Lithuania – VilniusJanuary 2026
Module 1: Mon 19th 9:00-12:30 EET
Module 2-4: Wed 21st, Fri 23rd & Mon 26th – 9:00-13:00 EET
Module 5: Wed 28th 9:00-14:00 EET
Module 6: Fri 30th 9:00-12:00 EET
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Netherlands (Amsterdam) – DutchMarch 2026
Wednesday 4th – Thursday 5th
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Netherlands (Amsterdam) – DutchJune 2026
Wednesday 17th – Thursday 18th
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Netherlands (Amsterdam) – DutchSeptember 2026
Wednesday 9th – Thursday 10th
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Netherlands (Amsterdam) – DutchDecember 2026
Wednesday 9th – Thursday 10th
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Poland – PolishDecember 2025
Friday 12th
Tuesday 16th
Wednesday 17th
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Slovakia (Bratislava) – SlovakJanuary 2026
Wednesday 28th – Friday 30th
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Slovakia (Bratislava) – SlovakMay 2026
Wednesday 13th – Friday 15th
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Slovakia (Bratislava) – SlovakSeptember 2026
Wednesday 23rd – Friday 25th
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Slovakia (Praha) – SlovakMarch 2026
Wednesday 18th – Friday 20th
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Slovakia (Praha) – SlovakOctober 2026
Wednesday 7th – Friday 9th
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Americas – Virtual (Delivered by Felix)January/February 2026
Module 1: 30th Jan 10:00-13:00 Eastern
Module 2: 30th Jan 14:00-17:00 Eastern
Module 3: 3rd Feb 11:00-14:00 Eastern
Module 4: 3rd Feb 15:00-17:00 Eastern
Module 5: 6th Feb 13:00-16:00 Eastern
Module 6: 9th Feb 15:00-17:00 Eastern
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APAC – Virtual (Delivered by Facet5 Global)February/March 2026
Module 1-3: Mon 23rd – Wed 25th 12:30-15:30 AEDT
Module 4: Thurs 26th 12:30-15:00 AEDT
Module 5: Mon 2nd 12:30-16:30 AEDT
Module 6: Wed 4th 12:30-14:30 AEDT
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APAC – Virtual (Delivered by Facet5 Global)June 2026
Module 1-3: Mon 15th – Wed 17th 12:30-15:30 AEST
Module 4: Thurs 18th 12:30-15:00 AEST
Module 5: Mon 22nd 12:30-16:30 AEST
Module 6: Wed 24th 12:30-14:30 AEST
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APAC – Virtual (Delivered by Facet5 Global)October 2026
Module 1-3: Mon 12th – Wed 14th 12:30-15:30 AEST
Module 4: Thurs 15th 12:30-15:00 AEST
Module 5: Mon 19th 12:30-16:30 AEST
Module 6: Wed 21st 12:30-14:30 AEST
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ChinaMarch 2026
Thursday 12th & Friday 13th
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ChinaJuly 2026
Thursday 9th & Friday 10th
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ChinaNovember 2026
Thursday 12th & Friday 13th
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