510. Q-interactive vs. Q-global

May 8, 2025

Dive into the fascinating world of Pearson’s Q products, where Q-Interactive meets Q-Global! Discover what makes each platform unique and how they can enhance your assessment practices. Explore the historical context and debunk common myths around these digital tools. Plus, learn about the shift to digital testing and the importance of selecting the right system to meet your goals. The conversation also touches on the benefits of mastermind groups for practice development, offering invaluable support for professionals.

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INSIGHT

Q-Interactive vs Q-Global Differences

Q-Interactive primarily supports cognitive assessments with essential tablet use for administration.
Q-Global mainly handles behavioral and personality questionnaires and does not support cognitive test administration digitally.

INSIGHT

Q Platforms Lack Integration

Q-Interactive and Q-Global do not integrate or share client data, requiring separate accounts and logins.
This lack of interoperability is a major source of confusion despite both being Pearson Q products.

ADVICE

Choosing Q-Interactive or Q-Global

Use Q-Interactive for administering cognitive tests using iPads and pay per subtest plus an annual license fee.
Use Q-Global to distribute and score behavioral questionnaires with easier remote access and no required hardware.

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In this episode, I dive into the often-confusing world of Pearson’s Q products—specifically Q-interactive and Q-global. What started as a simple comparison turned into a deeper exploration of the origins of the “Q” branding and the roles these platforms play in private practice. I walk through the key differences in functionality, pricing, and integration (or lack thereof), and share how we use both systems in my own practice. Whether you’re just starting out or trying to streamline your assessment workflow, this episode will help clarify which digital tools are right for you—and why you might actually need both.

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About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

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