BPS Level A
This programme is designed for HR and People Development professionals wanting to utilise psychometric
testing in their place of work.
The Level A Certificate is a competency standard of occupational testing set by the British Psychological Society and indicates a professional standard of understanding on the choice and application of Ability tests (e.g. Numerical, Verbal, Abstract reasoning). This can help organisations develop in-house competence to evaluate tests that might be used for selection, development and general talent management applications.
The blended learning approach is designed to support various learning styles, be flexible to cope with personal pace and minimise time away from the work place. There are 3 steps:
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Distance Learning
where learners can manage their own learning at home or on the train to suit their work pattern and at their own pace, complete a short answer questionnaire to check understanding prior to attending the workshop. |
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Attend a 1-day workshop
focusing on the application of Ability assessments, how to administer them and interpretation and feedback of results. |
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Practical Application
post workshop administration, interpretation and feedback of an Ability Assessment to a “guinea-pig”. |
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Help and support is available throughout the programme from our Chartered Psychologist.
Core areas covered by the programme:
Introduction to Psychometric Testing
Historical Background
Defining Psychometric Testing
Test Criterion
Problems of Measurement
Methods of Assessment
Power versus Speed
Attainment versus Ability
“Intelligence”
Classification of Abilities
Ability and Aptitude
Varieties of Psychometric Test
Other Types of Maximum Performance Test
Questionnaires on Interests, Values, Motivation and Personality
Item Response Methods; Ipsative Tests
Developing New Tests
Test Administration and Scoring
Preparation of yourself
Preparation of the candidates
Preparation of the venue and materials
Running the session
General introduction
Administering the test
Debriefing and conclusion
Post-administration action
Scoring answer sheets
Pre-scoring checks
Using score templates
Totalling scores and noting discrepancies
Footnote on computerised testing
A note on eligibility to administer tests
Testing, Scaling, Standardisation and Norming
The Normal Curve of Distribution
Making Sense of Numbers
Measures of Centrality
Frequency Distribution
Frequency Histograms and Polygons
Skewed Distributions
Standard Deviation
Spread and Kurtosis
Standard Deviation in Relationto the Normal Curve
Z-Scores
T Scores
Percentiles
Grades, Stens and Stanines
Pros and cons of different Score Systems
Norm Groups and Norm Tables
Quality of Norm Groups
Norm Group Size
Standard Error
Correlation
The Correlation Coefficient
Factors affecting correlation
Scattergrams
Expectancy Tables
Calculating the Correlation Coefficient
The Spearman Rank Order Coefficient of Correlation
The Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient
Statistical Significance
Reliability
Factors affecting test reliability
Assessing test reliability
Test-Retest reliability
Alternate or Parallel Form reliability
Internal consistency or test homogeneity
Some points on reliability
The Standard Error of Measurement
Confidence limits
Standard Error of Measurement for a battery of tests
Standard Error of Difference
Test Validity and Utility
Types of validity
Problems with empirical validation
The effect of test reliabilty on validity
Validity levels 5.6 Validity generalisation
Accuracy of prediction
Costs of testing
Estimating the benefits of testing
Formula for calculating job success
Cronbach’s Financial Utility Formula
Interpretation and Feedback
Interpreting Test Scores
Requirements for Accurate Interpretation
Choosing Norms
Alternative Norms
Preparing a Test Profile
Interpreting Test Results
Interpreting Interest Inventories
Interest Inventory Profiles
Reasons for Giving Feedback
The Feedback Process
Writing Test Reports
Computer Generated Test Reports
Security, Ethics and Legality of Test Usage
Responsible Test Use
Evaluating Tests
Test Confidentiality and Security
Data Protection Act
The Law on Discrimination
Monitoring for Discrimination
Sex Discrimination Act
Race Relations Act
Disability Discrimination Act
Management of Tests and Testing Policies
Test Use within Guidance and Selection contexts
The impact of context
Information from tests
Predicting performance; other moderators
Reasons for testing
Choosing tests
Testing within the staff selection process
Testing within the career guidance process
Costs and benefits of testing
Ongoing maintenance and development of testing skills
Course Dates:
20th July 2011 (London)
13th September 2011 (London)
15th November 2011 (London)
£995 + VAT
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For further information about this workshop please contact us.
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Participants successfully completing the Level A program will also be qualified to purchase the Matrigma ability assessment. |
