Each Module Includes

  • a title and estimated time to complete
  • a brief description of its contents
  • assigned readings
  • an online presentation
  • a reward for completing the module

Seven Modules

The training sequence familiarizes, certifies, and prepares new APD club members to use the platforms effectively.

Module 01: Overview of the APD Nirvana Club™ Training Program Read more
  1. How to sign up and then log in
  2. Why professionals need to manage stress and reach Nirvana
  3. Benefits of the APD Nirvana Club
  4. Why we have a training program
  5. Introduction to "You! What you MUST know to start your career as a professional"
  6. A high-level overview of the APD platforms and services: APD RAIKS™, APD Sherpa Tools™, and APD Nirvana™

M01 Reward: Book: You! What you MUST know to start your career as a professional.

Module 02: APD RAIKS™ (Rapid Assessment of an Individual's Knowledge and Skills) Read more
  1. Introduction to the functionality of RAIKS
  2. Distribute instructions
  3. Demo and discuss the RAIKS taking screen
  4. Display and discuss an individual report and a group report
  5. Take a practice RAIKS in their industry of choice

M02 Reward: Certification as a RAIKS User and the ability to use selected RAIKS at no cost. Optional free training to get certified as a RAIKS Author and earn money.

Module 03: APD Sherpa Tools™ (e.g., Mind Genomics) Read more
  1. Introduce the functionality of Mind Genomics science and its many customers
  2. Distribute and discuss the instructions for taking and interpreting a Mind Genomics Survey ("MGS")
  3. Demo and discuss the MGS taking screen information
  4. Display and discuss your MGS individual report (YPEO)
  5. Display and discuss the MGS group report (TSPEO)
  6. Take a practice MGS and interpret the results

M03 Reward: Certification as a Mind Genomics Survey Taker and the ability to use selected Mind Genomics surveys at no cost. Free training to get to the next level as a certified Mind Genomics Survey Interpreter. Free training to get to the next level as a certified Mind Genomics Survey Designer.

Module 04: Member Data Entry (for both Job Seeker and Employer members) Read more
  1. Specifying "What I Want" (what both member types want)
  2. Asserting "What I Provide" (what both member types can do)
  3. Adjacent coworker information
  4. Upload your sample resume and ideal job spec
  5. Data integrity, validity, and valuation

M04 Reward: Certification as a Certified Data Contributor. Free training to get to the next level as a certified Mind Genomics Survey Interpreter. Free training to get to the next level as a certified Mind Genomics Survey Designer.

Module 05: Member Data Interpretation and Use (Job Seeker and Employer) Read more
  1. Data interpretation (bean plots, horizontal histograms, box plots, spider charts, etc.)
  2. Fiduciary recommendations
  3. What Ifs (using real-time filtered market data)
  4. Unmasking and hiring documentation

M05 Reward: Certification as a Certified Data Interpreter and User. Free training to get to the next level as a certified Data Interpreter. Free training to get to the next level as a certified Data Designer.

Module 06: Practice Sessions After Certification and Before Using Live Real Information Read more
  1. Simulated situations on understanding the market and using Fiduciary Recommendations and What Ifs on a live non-real market
  2. Acceptance to join the APD Nirvana Club as a member

M06 Reward: Certification for using and authorization to use live member data.

Module 07: Joining as a Member and Transferring Data into the Live System Read more
  1. Introduction to Belbin Team Role Preferences
  2. Introduction to C-Suite Interpersonal Styles

M07 Reward: All members are encouraged to take the two above assessments to learn more about themselves, build their profiles, and improve their likelihood of successful professional careers and hiring.