What you will be able to do
- A clear view of how your role magnifies your reactions
- Habits that steady your team instead of stirring it up
- Ways to show empathy without dropping standards
- Responses to bad news that make it safe to speak up
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| The emotional weight of managing | See how authority changes the way people read you. |
| Manager EQ and team climate | Spot how your mood and reactions ripple through the team. |
| Tough conversations as a manager | Stay clear on standards while you acknowledge feelings. |
| When people take a risk with you | Answer concerns and mistakes in ways that invite honesty. |
Who it is for
People managers, team leads, supervisors and new managers who are responsible for the performance and growth of others. Some grounding in emotional intelligence helps.
How the course runs
- One session of 3 live hours
- In person or live online
How it counts toward an ICA professional certification
EQ for People Managers counts toward 3 professional certifications. An ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications listed for it, in any order. The same specialized certification can count toward more than one professional certification.
A suggested pathway
One way to earn the ICA Emotional Intelligence Professional Certification: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.
Emotional Intelligence
EQ for People Managers
EQ Across Culture and IdentityHow you earn your certification
- Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
- Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
- ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
- Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
- ICA issues your verified EQ for People Managers certification badge.
Why learn with Agile Visa
Learn by doing
Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.
Practitioner instructors
ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.
Learn on your schedule
Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.
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Tell us what you need and we will reply by email. You can also ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA EQ for People Managers certification?
EQ for People Managers (IC-EQPM) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). See how your authority changes the weight of your reactions, stay steady in tough talks, and respond so people keep speaking up.
How long is the EQ for People Managers course?
One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.
Does EQ for People Managers count toward an ICA professional certification?
Yes. It counts toward the ICA Emotional Intelligence Professional Certification, ICA People Management Professional Certification and ICA Power & Responsibility Professional Certification. Each ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 specialized certifications, in any order.
How do I earn the EQ for People Managers certification?
Attend the whole session and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified EQ for People Managers certification badge.
Can my team take EQ for People Managers together?
Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.
Interested in EQ for People Managers?
Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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