Professional certification training in behavioral analysis, temperament profiling, motivational mapping, and axiology — built on 21 years of research and 62,000+ profiles.
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BRG's assessment platform integrates four dimensions of human understanding into a unified framework. Each track leads to a professional certification credential.
Master the four primary emotions and their intensity levels. Learn to read the IBO Report — the most precise behavioral instrument available — and become a Certified IBO Report Analyst.
Understand the five broad temperament traits — Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism — and how they shape workplace behavior and communication.
Map the seven motivational orientations that drive peak performance. Identify what environments energize each person — and which create counterproductive tension.
Measure world and self dimensions — empathy, practical thinking, structured thinking, self-esteem, and self-direction — to understand what a person truly values at their core.

In 2004, Steve was a house painter in Massachusetts. Clients kept paying him to sit down and help them work through their family and business issues instead of painting their walls. His wife finally said, "Honey, you need to get paid to talk with people."
From the basement of a 1904 Victorian farmhouse — armed with only a high school education, ADHD, and a heart for people — Steve launched The Behavioral Resource Group. No business plan. No investors. No credentials on the wall. Just an uncommon ability to see people clearly.
Today Steve has authored 23 books, spoken in 18 countries, and analyzed over 62,000 behavioral profiles. He is a certified professional behavioral analyst and world-class axiologist.

Kohen is the lead trainer for the BRG Certification Academy. With a background in psychology and business, he brings a logical, straightforward analytical style to every module — making complex behavioral science accessible and immediately applicable.
Trained directly under Steve's methodology, Kohen has developed a sharp eye for behavioral nuance and the ability to translate complex assessment data into actionable insight for leaders and teams.
When you go through this certification program, Kohen is your guide — walking you through every concept, every tool, and every assessment interpretation from start to finish.
"Humans are the most predictable of all creatures. Once you understand the four primary emotions, you can read anyone — anywhere, anytime."— Steven Sisler, Founder, The Behavioral Resource Group
Comprehensive content drawn directly from Steve's books and 21 years of research — not generic theory.
Hands-on explorers and matrix simulators so you can practice reading real assessment scores.
Quiz questions after every module to reinforce learning and identify gaps before the final exam.
A proctored final exam. Pass with 75% or higher to earn your official BRG Analyst credential.
Explore the assessments hands-on — drag the sliders and see results in real time.
Drag the D, I, S, and C bars to any position and instantly see which behavioral style emerges — with a full description.
Adjust all five OCEAN traits and their sub-facets to see the Temperament Style, level descriptors, and the full Temperament Matrix — live.
Simulate any IBO Report score with 8 sliders — Natural and Intentional behavior — and see the exact descriptor word highlighted in the full matrix.
The foundational texts behind the BRG certification curriculum. Each book is available on Amazon and directly informs the training content in this academy.

Self-Direction & the Present Moment
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Axiology, Politics & the Moral Order
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The Science of Human Value
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Understanding the Ethics of Behavior
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The Science of Human Motivation
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Building Authentic Relationships
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A Contemporary View of the Anger Emotion
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Volume I: The Four Primary Types
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