Psychological Safety and Team Effectiveness Practitioner Certification
This certification is designed for professionals who work with teams — whether as a leader, a people developer, or a consultant — and who want a rigorous, evidence-based tool to measure and improve team culture.
Also known as the Fearless Organization Scan Certification, it allows you to measure, interpret and build psychological safety using the Fearless Organization Scan, a survey tool guided by the pioneering research of Harvard Business School Professor Amy C. Edmondson.
What is Psychological Safety?
Psychological safety is a belief that one will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns or mistakes.
– Amy Edmondson
This certification is built around the Fearless Organization Scan — a psychological safety assessment tool developed with Professor Amy Edmondson of Harvard Business School, the world’s leading researcher on psychological safety. Extensive research in the field of organizational psychology and teaming by Professor Edmondson has revealed a strong correlation between psychological safety and team effectiveness. Psychological safety was also cited by Google’s Project Aristotle as the single most important factor in team effectiveness.
What is the Fearless Organization Scan?
Developed in collaboration with Professor Edmondson, the Fearless Organization Scan measures the Psychological Safety Index (PSI) and reveals how teams stack up against the global benchmark data.
In this certification, you will learn how to use the Fearless Organization Scan and interpret the results across the four key domains of psychological safety to enhance team effectiveness.
Willingness to Help
How willing team members are to support one another.
Inclusion & Diversity
Whether everyone feels valued and included in the team.
Attitude to Risk & Failure
How openly the team shares mistakes and learns from them.
Open Conversation
Whether team members feel safe to speak up and raise concerns.
Program Objectives
- Understand the concepts of psychological safety and how it impacts team performance
- Learn to measure psychological safety using the Fearless Organization Scan and interpret the results
- Apply the Fearless Organization Scan in real-world scenarios or case studies
- Implement strategies for increasing psychological safety in teams
Program Structure
The program starts off with a 2-day face-to-face workshop that combines interactive activities, shared learning and reflection, as well as guided discussions to achieve the learning outcomes.
After the workshop, there will be an interval of 4-6 weeks where participants are required to carry out a practical application independently. They will engage a team of their choice to use the Fearless Organization Scan and conduct a debrief of the scan results for the team. 1-hour group coaching session will be delivered virtually to support participants during this period.
The program will end with a 1.5-hour closing session delivered virtually to debrief on the practical application. The entire process, from workshop to closing session, will take about 2 months.
To complete the certification, participants must do three things:
- Attend all sessions,
- Complete the homework, and
- Find a team to conduct their first pilot Fearless Organization Scan debrief. Workplace Asia does NOT provide a team for the debrief.
The program structure is summarized as follows:
- 2-day face-to-face workshop (16 hours)
- Practical application (over 4 – 6 weeks)
- Virtual group coaching session (1 hour)
- Virtual closing session (1.5 hours)
Who Should Attend
Team Leaders or People Managers
Because it gives you the data, the insights and the strategies to build the kind of team culture that attracts talent and drives performance.
Consultants, Coaches & Independent Practitioners
Because you will be able to offer psychological safety assessments as a billable service to your clients, opening up an entirely new revenue stream.
HR Professionals, L&D Practitioners or OD Practitioners
Because it gives you a rigorous, data-driven tool to assess and improve team culture, something most organizations do not have access to.
What You Can Do After the Certification
- Administer the Fearless Organization Scan with any team — workplace or otherwise
- Interpret results across four key dimensions of psychological safety
- Facilitate meaningful conversations that drive real behavioral change
- Design interventions to address the specific gaps the team faces
Program Details
Singapore
| Workshop Dates | Time | Location | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 & 20 November 2026 | 9am to 6pm | M Hotel Singapore City Centre or equivalent | SGD $2,500* |
*We are partnering Singapore Training and Development Association (STADA) to conduct the SSG-funded version of the certification. Up to 70% funding may be available, subject to terms and conditions. The SSG-funded version is also eligible for SkillsFuture Credit use. Please contact us for further information.
Notes :
Lunch and 2 tea-breaks will be provided during the in-person workshop.
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What Our Client Says
Participating in the Fearless Organization Scan certification was an inspiring and transformative experience. The workshop provided a comprehensive understanding of psychological safety and equipped me with practical tools to assess and improve team cultures. Weixi was highly knowledgeable and fostered a supportive learning environment, encouraging open dialogue and real-world application. I left the workshop feeling empowered to make a positive impact in organizations and confident in using the Fearless Organization Scan to drive meaningful change. Highly recommend this certification to anyone committed to fostering greater trust and high performance within their teams.
Sally Sng - Founder and Managing Director
Axentiva Human Capital
Practice Pte Ltd
WeiXi facilitated the workshop very well enabling me to interpret the scores of the team psychological safety easily and sharing the facilitation techniques to create that psychological safe space, based on the team results.
Angeline Tan, Director
POISE For Life Management Consulting Pte Ltd
Joining the Psychological Safety Certification Program by WorkplaceAsia has been an eye-opening and empowering experience. The program provided practical tools, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies that I can apply immediately to foster a culture where team members feel safe to share ideas, speak up, and take risks without fear. The facilitators were knowledgeable and engaging, creating an environment that truly demonstrated the principles of psychological safety in action. I leave this program more confident in my ability to champion openness, trust, and collaboration in my workplace.
Aphideth Mingboupha, Human Resource Director
Toyota Laos
Helpful insights on how to interpret and debrief the FOS and hands-on practice was valuable
Siew Lee Ting, CEO
Capelle Consulting
Attending the 2-day Psychological Safety Certification Course on the Fearless Organization Scan was an incredibly valuable experience. The program provided both a strong theoretical foundation and practical tools to better understand, measure, and strengthen psychological safety within teams. The facilitators created a learning environment that truly reflected the principles being taught—open, respectful, and encouraging of honest dialogue. The deep dive into the Fearless Organization Scan methodology helped me understand how to systematically assess psychological safety and translate insights into meaningful action within an organization. What stood out most was the balance between research-based concepts and real-world application. Through discussions, case examples, and hands-on exercises, I gained greater clarity on how leaders and teams can foster trust, speak up culture, and continuous learning.
Johny Tan, Manager
NHG Health
The Fearless Organization Scan has become one of the most valuable tools in my consulting practice. Grounded in Amy Edmondson's research, it gives me a rigorous, validated way to measure psychological safety and turn it into something tangible for clients. The structured debrief consistently moves teams from polite silence to genuine candour - giving them a shared language for what was previously unspoken. Alongside my strengths-based leadership and EQ work, the Scan lets me offer clients a truly evidence-led approach to team development. It doesn't just diagnose; it opens the door to transformation.
Dr Guo Qiang
Principal Consultant at Collaborative Consultancy
The course was well coordinated and the delivery was insightful. Particularly on the Fearless Organization scan. Good range of activities to make the learning experience memorable. Highly recommended for anyone interested to further their knowledge and application on psychological safety to achieve team effectiveness.
Clement Ng
Wise Maven Consulting
I found the Psychological Safety course both insightful and highly practical. It provided a strong foundation for understanding the importance of psychological safety and its impact on team performance. Beyond the theory, the course equipped us with the skills to conduct the Fearless Organization Scan, interpret the results meaningfully, and facilitate productive team discussions aimed at strengthening psychological safety and improving overall performance.
The facilitator, Weixi, was highly knowledgeable and experienced. He explained concepts clearly, encouraged engaging discussions, and responded thoughtfully to participants' questions, making the learning experience both enjoyable and valuable.