Recommended for:
An Introduction to Psychometrics course is for Line managers and HR and development professionals interested in the use and application of psychometric testing at work.
Course overview:
Acquire a more detailed overview of the strengths, limitations and applications of testing in selection, career development and counselling. An Introduction to Psychometrics encourages you to explore different contexts in which psychometric testing is used in the workplace and the issues relating to its administration.
Course benefits:
You’ll gather specialist knowledge, skills and theory to better utilise a range of ability and personality tests. You’ll also recognise the impact of testing through practical experience; benefit from a critical view of the suitability of testing in selection and development and assess the implications of equal opportunities legislation.
Additional information:
In-house training
An Introduction to Psychometrics can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We can also tailor An Introduction to Psychometrics course content to suit your precise organisation needs.
To speak to an adviser about your particular requirements call our in-house training team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.
Course title:
An Introduction to Psychometrics
Duration:
1 day (Non-residential)
Dates and prices:
27 March 2012, Londonavailability: 
Non-member price: £485 + VAT
5 October 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £485 + VAT
In-house training
An Introduction to Psychometrics can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We will also tailor the course content to suit your precise organisation needs.
To speak to an advisor about your particular requirements call our In-house team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.
- The role of testing in selection and development
- types of ability tests and their application in different settings
- computer and Internet-based testing
- practical experience and interpretation of results
- validity and reliability in testing
- assessing personality and motivation in the workplace
- practical experience and interpretation of results
- assessing personality, ability, personal style and motivation in assessment and development centres
- critical review of testing and legislation
- action planning.