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Thinker | What is the self-paced HBDI® learning journey? | (FAQ)

Herrmann offers organizations a self-paced HBDI® learning journey, allowing Thinkers to learn about their HBDI® Assessment results and the Whole Brain® Thinking model in a flexible way that fits their schedules.

Audience: Thinkers
What it is: A series of 9 micro-learning modules in the Thinker Portal that help you understand your HBDI® results and apply Whole Brain® Thinking. (Module 9 is optional and can be enabled by your organization.)

How it works

  • Take the HBDI® Assessment in Module 1 (Welcome).

  • When a module is 100% complete, the next one unlocks.

  • Modules are sequential to keep the learning path clear and manageable.

My Journey Learning Modules

Why choose self-paced?

  • Learn anytime, anywhere—easy to pause and resume.

  • Get an equivalent learning experience to a CP-led debrief, on your own schedule.

  • Keep ongoing access to materials for refreshers after a debrief.

  • Encourages reflection activities needed for profile sharing.

  • Connects to other Herrmann Platform features (e.g., sharing, teams).

  • Frees Certified Practitioners to focus on advanced applications and coaching.

 

Differences between the self-paced and Certified Practitioner-led learning paths

Below is a comparison matrix to share the similarities and differences between the self-paced learning path Certified Practitioner-led learning path.

 

  CP-Led Path Self-Paced Path
Overall Process
  • CP delivers a full debrief for thinkers on their HBDI® assessment results after assessment completion.
  • Thinkers complete their assessment in the first learning journey module, available in the Thinker Portal.
  • Additional learning journey modules are locked until after the CP-led debrief. 
  • Thinker takes their HBDI® Assessment in the first learning journey module, available in the Thinker Portal. 
  • After completing their assessment, Thinkers work through the remaining learning journey modules sequentially. 
Content Structure Activities and outcomes are determined and designed by the CP.
  • 8 or 9 multi-media modules that provide the equivalent of a CP-led debrief.
  • Modules are organized to build on one another. 
Learning Topics Scope and sequence determined by the CP. 

Topics take the Thinker through three learning phases:

  • Understanding Whole Brain® Thinking
  • Understanding My HBDI® Results
  • Understanding how to apply My HBDI® Results
Total Timing (HBDI® and learnings) 60-90 minutes (varies by CP). 90-120 minutes (varies depending on Thinker's learning style, available time and activity completion). 
Access to learning Determined by the availability of CP to schedule and conduct a debrief with Thinkers.  Learning modules available anytime, anywhere. Easy ability to stop, start and save learning progress on digital device. 

Support for Certified Practitioners

Certified Practitioners can find tools and guidance in Practitioner Resources and in the Help icon within the Herrmann Platform.



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