Institute for Type Development

24/02/2026

Where does your personality come from?
Is it nurture or nature?

Neuroscience of Personality
by Dario Nardi
A feast of useful insights drawn from Dario’s brain research lab. Dario will lead you on a journey of self-discovery that is grounded in first-hand scientific knowledge of the brain. This is a practical guide. Learn how to target “in flow” and “low threshold” activities that engage people creatively and improve their workflow and learning. (RRP: Price: $39).
Discounted Price: $25. Bulk order: $20 each for 5+ Postage extra.
To order - Email: [email protected] or click on the link below

Neuroscientist and author Dario Nardi brings to life a feast of useful insights drawn from his brain research lab. He will lead you on a journey of self-discovery, chapter by chapter, that is grounded in first-hand scientific knowledge of the brain. Dario summarizes many key aspects of the brain all...

19/02/2026

You’ve Got Personality
by Mary McGuiness
Written and published in Australia.
Ideal handout for workshops and introductory sessions.
This 44- page best-seller is packed with information on:
the eight preferences
- the eight functions
type development
- Stress and the inferior function
- communication styles
- the 4 Temperaments
Plus... a detailed two-page description of each type, including communication, relationships, career choice, stress, workplace behavior, and stages of development for each type.
Price:$14. Bulk orders: $13each for 20+ Postage extra.
French & Dutch versions: $18 each.
order - Email: [email protected] or click on the following link

You've Got Personality is ideal as a handout for individual clients and for introductory workshops.  Written and published in Australia, based on data obtained from clients over 15 years, this book has 44 pages packed with information on the eight preferences, the eight function-attitudes, type dev...

29/01/2026

Our next event!

Majors Personality Inventory - Type Discovery - Certification.

Become certified to purchase and use the MajorsPTI , a personality questionnaire based on the 16 Types described by Carl Jung and Isabel Briggs-Myers.

ITD is offering this program in a VIRTUAL FORMAT over 5 half days.

Date: February 17, 18, 24, 25, 26 of 2026

Time: 10am - 2,15pm, Sydney time

Location: Zoom

Register early to allow time for the pre-study, as this workshop includes pre-study materials, books & resources. Workshop fee does includes pre-study materials, books & resources.

17/01/2026

Surprising accurate

10/01/2026

12/12/2025

Sharing some love to all of our ENTP friends

01/11/2025

Two new course starting soon!

Majors PTI Certification VIRTUAL TRAINING (November and December)

Become certified to purchase and administer the Majors Personality Type Inventory, a questionnaire that identifies the 16 personality types, described by Carl Jung and Isabel Briggs-Myers. This instrument was developed in the 1990s by Mark Majors, who also helped to develop the MBTI Step II instrument and the Strong Interest Inventory. In this course you will learn how use the questionnaire and theory with individuals or in group workshops. We will also explore each type in detail and look at applications of type in communication and teams.

A life-time certification, internationally recognized!

Each course will be held over 5 half day sessions, with the dates as follows:
Option 1: November 11, 12,13, 17 & 18, 2025 (10am-2pm)
Option 2: December 8, 9, 10, 16 & 17, 2025 (10am-2pm)

Don't forget to register early to allow time for the pre-study, as this workshop includes pre-study materials, books & resources. Workshop fee does includes pre-study materials, books & resources so there is no need to worry on hidden fees.

As a special End of year discount these two courses will each be priced at $1700 (saving you almost $450). There are limited spaces to act fast!

30/09/2025

Special event!!

Time Management for Disorganised People

10 Easy Steps to get control of your time and your life

Are you tired of always running late? Does your life feel chaotic and out of control? Whether you are a busy professional, a student juggling classes and assignments, or a busy working parent, this workshop is for you. This interactive and practical workshop is useful to anyone, but especially those people who are not naturally organised. You will learn some simple, effective strategies that have been tried and tested by people just like you. We will also explore the role personality plays in creating the chaos.

04/09/2025

Majors PTI Certification VIRTUAL TRAINING (September)

Become certified to purchase and administer the Majors Personality Type Inventory, a questionnaire that identifies the 16 personality types, described by Carl Jung and Isabel Briggs-Myers. This instrument was developed in the 1990s by Mark Majors, who also helped to develop the MBTI Step II instrument and the Strong Interest Inventory. In this course you will learn how use the questionnaire and theory with individuals or in group workshops. We will also explore each type in detail and look at applications of type in communication and teams. Register early to allow time for the pre-stud.
A life-time certification, internationally recognized!

This course will be held over 5 half day sessions during September 23rd, 24th, 25th, 29th and 30th. with each session running from 9.30am - 2.40pm

Register early to allow time for the pre-study, as this workshop includes pre-study materials, books & resources. Workshop fee does includes pre-study materials, books & resources.

07/07/2025

Professional development opportunity
Do you work in , training, education or counselling?

Certification: Majors Personality Type Inventory

The MajorsPTI identifies the 16 personality types described by Carl Jung and Isabel Briggs Myers. Training is 3 days in person or 5 half days on Zoom. Become certified to purchase and use this instrument for team building, personal development, leadership development, career guidance and more. Learn how to use this instrument and the theory with individuals and groups.
Next opportunities:
- July 15,16, 21, 22, 23 via Zoom
- September 9-11, Sydney, in person
- September 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 via Zoom
Trainer: Mary McGuiness

18/04/2025

For those that have not see our updated website, the new look comes with some exciting discounts.

We have some best selling book titles at a discount for a limited time. "Using Type In Career Counselling", "Facets Of Type" and "Building Blocks of Personality Type" to name a few.

Now is the time to check out our website and purchase that book you have been thinking about. Follow the link below