How It Works

More than just a parenting assessment tool

Congrats! You are interested in starting KIPS. However, maybe you don’t know where to begin. We are here to assist with that process. 

Get Started

Step 1 Register for KIPS

Register for KIPS by filling out this Order Form to create your administration account.

After submitting the form, it will take 1 – 2 business days for us to set up your administrator access on KIPS. 

Once added, you will receive a verification email from info@kipscoaching.com

When you click “Verify Account,” you will be taken to a page to set up your account. You will be prompted to provide your password, first name, last name, phone number, and job title.

Step 2 Billing Process

Once your account is created, you will be prompted to enter your subscription information.

You can select the quantity of KIPS licenses you want (that is, the number of users). You will assign the licenses you purchase to people later on.

Put in your credit card, debit card, or ACH information.

If a W-9 is needed, please request a W-9 from Jade Wicks at jade@kipscoaching.com

Step 3 Adding Users to KIPS

Once you subscribe to KIPS, you will be redirected to the KIPS Admin Dashboard. From there, you can add KIPS users to the system by clicking the “+ New User” button at the top right corner. If you don’t have any KIPS licenses available, you will be prompted that a prorated amount will be charged to add the user to your KIPS plan.

When you click the “+ New User” button, a form will pop up. You will need to enter the first name, last name, email address, phone number, and job title of the user you want to add. Keep in mind that the email address you provide will be that person’s username for KIPS.

Similar to the admin email process mentioned earlier, the person you add will receive an email to verify their account. They will then be prompted to create a password. All other account details will be autogenerated.

Step 4 Take KIPS Training

This assessment consists of a variety of videos and practice scoring of care-giver/child videos to focus on the 12 key behaviors a parent practices. Training takes, on average, ten hours to complete.

Step 5 Take the Exam

You have three attempts to pass the exam with a score of 80% or higher. We encourage you to do some practice exams in the KIPS Library prior to testing.

Step 6 You are a KIPSter!

Congratulations, you’re a certified KIPSter! You will receive a KIPS Certification Certificate after you pass your exam. Your certification expires one year after passing your exam. 

You can now start conducting KIPS evaluations with the caregivers and parents in your program! The digital evaluations tab will become available to you once you becoming certified in KIPS and you will be able to keep track of all your KIPS evaluations within the software.

Step 7 Ready for Recertification

You will receive a recertification reminder email when you’re close to the expiration of your KIPS certification. Be sure to talk to the individual at your agency who helps set up users for KIPS. 

Recertification is included in your annual subscription.

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Have Questions?

Have any additional questions about getting started with KIPS? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for more information and answers.

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