<p>Our BPS accredited occupational Test User Training courses are professional qualifications that are designed for those who use psychometric assessments or cognitive ability tests as part of their role.</p> <p>These qualifications are based on a syllabus of assessments developed by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and enable you to use, administer, interpret and provide feedback on psychometric assessments.</p>

The Assistant Test User course is run as an in-house, bespoke course according to client requirements. It can be run with between one and six delegates over a day.

During this highly practical course, delegates will come to appreciate the key properties of psychometric tests and the different types of tests available. They will also develop practical skills in test administration and scoring.

The Assistant Test User course covers:

• Characteristics of psychometric tests
• Different types of test
• Types of test score and interpretation
• Planning and conducting a test session
• Practical test administration
• Test scoring
• Security and confidentiality of test materials
• Storage of test data

During the day delegates will complete practical exercises in test administration and scoring, and complete a brief written assessment.

The distance learning option for Test User Ability allows you complete flexibility in how you study for the Test User Ability qualification. As all learning and assessment is carried out at a distance, this option also means that no travel is necessary – it could not be more convenient!

You can start the course when you want to and work at a pace to suit you. Throughout the course you will make use of Campus Online, our active learning website, giving you plenty of contact with your tutor and fellow course delegates. The website will support your learning, provide a mechanism for responsive tutoring, encourage communication with peers and enable you to monitor your own progress.

The knowledge-based part of the course is contained in a high quality course manual, with the active learning website providing flexible support — enabling you to learn in a manner that best suits your personal style.