VMI Certification
Use the VMI assessment and debriefs in your practice to help leaders develop
The certification program at a glance.
Who it is for?
Experienced coaches and leadership development practitioners.
What's involved?
- 8 hours live virtual workshops
- 3 hours of self-paced learning
- 2 1:1 coaching sessions
- 8+ hours of resources on-demand
- Ongoing alumni modules
- CCE Credits
Learn
The tools, awareness, community, and ongoing learning necessary to deliver the Vertical Mindset Indicator (VMI) assessment, which identifies a leader’s vertical stage of development.
Connect
Regular community opportunities for continued advanced learning, mentoring support, and resource-sharing.
What you’ll get with your license.
Solid grounding in Vertical Development theory and how it shows up in real life
Understanding of how the VMI is scored
Practice with coaching approaches for debriefing VMI results
Resources and white papers
Quarterly webinars on topics such as Vertical Development and Personality, VMI and 360 assessments, Building Range across Different Mindsets, Vertical Development and Organizational Culture, etc.
Your own VMI experience
A practice VMI and mentoring session
Access to the Adeption continuous development suite that builds on the VMI experience
Ongoing community with practitioners and thought leaders in the field
Attend free Advanced Labs for practitioners and get CCE Credits
The VMI certification journey.
ADEPTION DIGITAL WORKOUT
Your VMI
- Complete the 9-item Vertical Mindset Indicator assessment
- Unpack Your Results workout
LIVE DEBRIEF
Coach support
- Debrief your VMI results with a coach
ADEPTION DIGITAL WORKOUT
Fundamentals
- Self-paced experience to understand the foundations of vertical leadership development
LIVE ONLINE
Practice
- Debriefing and coaching with the first three vertical stages, answering questions, role-playing, and engaging with the cohort.
ADEPTION DIGITAL WORKOUT
Mindset Stages
- Deep dive into the vertical mindset stages
- Learn more about the stages and how to best engage and coach each
LIVE ONLINE
Practice
- Debrief and coaching with last four vertical stages, answering questions, practicing role-playing, and engaging with the cohort.4 hour session
ADEPTION DIGITAL WORKOUT
Reflect
- Reflect on program learnings
- Learn how to scale this offering on the Adeption platform
WRAP UP
Action
- Conduct a practice coaching session
- Meet with mentor coach to debrief the practice session and key takeaways
What’s included.
Standard
Certification for coaches who have no or some understanding of Vertical Leadership Development models.
The program includes:
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Approximately 12 hours total
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VMI and 1:1 coaching session
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Self-paced learning on Vertical Leadership Development (VLD) foundations and stages of development
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Two four-hour immersive facilitated, virtual workshops
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Practice and mentoring with a VMI debrief
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Access to a community of practice
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Group Debrief Track
The Vertical Mindset Indicator (VMI) Group Debrief is included in the certification and is uniquely designed to
support leaders and help them get the most out of the VMI experience at scale. It provides VMI facilitators and coaches with resources, activities, and a proven process for unpacking and applying VMI results.
The program includes:
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A facilitator kit with slides, position papers, breakout group activities, and FAQs.
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Video clips to incorporate into your program or use as a training resource.
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Access to consultation and mentoring from vertical leadership development experts and the VMI practitioner community.
Get started with VMI certification.
Standard
Flat fee
- Practitioner licensing program (12 – 14 hours)
- Certification in the VMI
- Quarterly advanced learning sessions
- Resources
- One free VMI per year
OR Monthly
- Practitioner licensing program (12 – 14 hours)
- Certification in the VMI
- Quarterly advanced learning sessions
- Resources
- One free VMI per year
Got questions? Get in touch hello@adeption.io
*Requires previous certification in delivery of MAP, GLP, LDF, or other in-depth training with Adult Development or Vertical Development training models.
2O24 Schedule.
TIME
23-24 Jan
8 am to 12 pm EST
LOCATION
Standard track
Time zones vary (UK-friendly).
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
TIME
27 Feb
1O am to 2:3O pm EST
LOCATION
Group Debrief track
Time zones vary (please check for your location).
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
TIME
5-6 Mar
2 pm to 6 pm EST
LOCATION
Standard track
Time zones vary (US, LATAM-friendly).
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
TIME
21-22 May
1O am to 2 pm EST
LOCATION
Standard track
Time zones vary (please check for your location).
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
TIME
19-2O Jun
9 pm to 1 am EST
LOCATION
Standard track
Time zones vary (please check for your location).
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
TIME
1,3 July
7 pm to 11 pm ET
LOCATION
Standard track
Time zones vary (APAC-friendly).
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
TIME
2 Jul
3 pm to 5:3O pm EST
LOCATION
Group Debrief track
Time zones vary (please check for your location).
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
TIME
4 Jul
9 pm to 11:3O pm EST
LOCATION
Group Debrief track
Time zones vary (please check for your location).
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
TIME
1O-11 Sept
1O am to 2 pm EST
LOCATION
Standard track
Time zones vary (US, LATAM-friendly).
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
TIME
8 Oct
12 pm to 2:3O pm EST
LOCATION
Group Debrief track
Time zones vary (please check for your location).
DETAILS
TIME
19-2O Nov
5 pm to 9 pm EST
LOCATION
Standard track
Time zones vary (US, AU, NZ, LATAM-friendly).
DETAILS
TIME
1O Dec
5 pm to 7:3O pm EST
LOCATION
Group Debrief track
Time zones vary (please check for your location).
DETAILS
Got questions? Get in touch hello@adeption.io
2O25 Schedule.
TIME
24-25 Feb
1O am to 2 pm EST
LOCATION
Standard track
Time zones vary (UK-friendly).
DETAILS
TIME
5-6 Mar
2 pm to 6 pm EST
LOCATION
Standard track
Time zones vary (US, LATAM-friendly).
DETAILS
TIME
23-24 July
5 pm to 9 pm ET
LOCATION
Standard track
Time zones vary (APAC-friendly).
DETAILS
TIME
1O-11 Sept
1O am to 2 pm EST
LOCATION
Standard track
Time zones vary (US, LATAM-friendly).
DETAILS
TIME
19-2O Nov
5 pm to 9 pm EST
LOCATION
Standard track
Time zones vary (US, AU, NZ, LATAM-friendly).
DETAILS
Got questions? Get in touch hello@adeption.io
Your facilitator.
JAN RYBECK, MCC
Jan brings over 25 years of experience working with individuals, teams, and organizations across the public and private sectors to grow their capacities to meet complexity and change. A thought and practice leader with both coaching and Vertical Development, Jan leads the VMI certification program.
Bonus: Gain CCE credits.
Exclusive to VMI Practitioners: Get CCE credits on the following free lab sessions below. Log-in to your Adeption account and go to your PLP Alumni Group Event Tile to join. Timezones may vary.
All timezones are in EST. (Please check the time for your region).
TOPIC | DATE | TIME |
Vertical Development and Mindset Range | 29 February | 3 pm – 4:3O pm |
Grow-Perform-Sustain and Vertical Development | 25 March | 3 pm – 4:3O pm |
Vertical Development and Polarities | 6 May | 3 pm – 4:3O pm |
Integrating Vertical Development in Ongoing Coaching | 2O June | 3 pm – 4:3O pm |
Vertical Development and Shadow Work | 5 August | 3 pm – 4:3O pm |
Vertical Development and Personality Assessment – Working with both the VMI and Hogan | 3O September | 3 pm – 4:3O pm |
Vertical Development and 360 Feedback: VMI and the LCP | 4 November | 3 pm – 4:3O pm |
Vertical Development and 360 Feedback: VMI and the LCP | 9 December | 3 pm – 4:3O pm |
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