EDUCATIONAL TESTING (CCET)
The Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing
(CCET) the assessment of IQ, ability, attainment and neurodevelopment
BPS CERTIFICATION
IN PSYCHOMETRIC
TESTING
ONLINE LEARNING
"Enrolling in the Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET) program offered online by Psychometrix was a pivotal decision for me. I am immensely grateful for the expertise and encouragement I received throughout." Feliciano Thorpe, Lecturer in Psychology, Jamaica
THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE
IN EDUCATIONAL TESTING (CCET)
accredited by the
British Psychological Society (BPS)
This qualification gives you the professional training you need to become a qualified test user and join the Register of Qualifications in Test Use (RQTU). With this you can buy and use tests of ability, attainment and neuro-development for use in educational and learning support. Our course trains you in educational testing and gives you access to tests in three key areas of educational assessment: Ability (CAT4), Attainment (WRAT-5, WIAT-3T) and Neuro-development (ADD, Dyslexia).
CURRICULUM
Module 1: The Context of Assessment and Development
Ethics: Duty of Care, Scope/Limits, Accreditation, Ethical/Legal, Insurance, Contracts, Confidentiality, GDPR. Client Suitability: Informed Consent, Language, Literacy, Technology, Accommodations.
Module 2: Varieties of Tests and Test Administration
Types of Tests: IQ, Ability, Aptitude, Attainment, Careers, Personality. Test Adminsitration: Modes of Testing; Pre-test Issues; Test Materials; Venue; Candidate Preparation; Administration.
Module 3: Scoring, Feedback and Reporting
Ability, aptitude and attainment test administration, scoring, feedback and reporting practicals. Scoring and Interpretation (Scores - z-scores, IQ/Standard, Stens, Stanines, T-Scores, %iles); Feedback Interview. Report Writing: Context; Results; Interpretation; Implications; Recommendations.
Module 4: Choosing and Accessing Tests
Choosing Tests: Normative, Criterion, Ipsative, IRT; Sampling, Reliability, Validity, Error & Bias; Test Evaluation. Accessing Tests: Test Reviews; Print & Online; Suppliers - Qualification & Test Access.
Module 5: Ethics, Best Practice and Legislation
Ethical/Legal Compliance: Candidates Rights, Legal Obligations, GDPR, Organisational Testing Policy.
MATERIALS
Personal eLearning Account
All of your course materials are provided online in your personal eLearning account, including the
Course Manual, Practice Test Materials, Assignments and an extensive set of Resource Files for completion and upload of your course assignments. We also post to you a print copy of the Course Manual and test materials.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Portfolios:
1 Practicals Observation: Ability & Attainment (WRAT5) Administration, Scoring, Feedback & Reporting
2 Written Feedback on Practicals - Test Administration, Scoring, Feedback and Reporting practice
3 Test Theory - Ability & IQ; Types of Tests; Modes of Administration; Test Administration, Scoring,
Feedback & Report Writing; Test Score & Standardisation; Choosing & Accessing Tests; Ethics, GDPR
4 Using Tests in Practice - Development of a School & Practitioner Testing Policy document
BPS CERTIFICATION
IN PSYCHOMETRIC
TESTING
BPS CERTIFICATION
IN PSYCHOMETRIC
TESTING
*BPS: visit British Psychological Society I Download BPS Qualifications Brochure
CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT
Delegates on this course work in:
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Educational Academic Assessment
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Neuro-developmental Assessment
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Special Needs Assessment
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Learning Support
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Reasonable Accommodations in Exams
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Access Arrangements in Education
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Career Guidance & Career Coaching
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Lifespan Development Coaching
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Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy
APPLICATIONS
Benefits of our course:
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The knowledge and skills to use test for:
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Assessment of Educational/Learning Needs & Potential;
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Identification of Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia; ADD);
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Identification of Behavioural and Social Difficutlties;
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Assessment for Reasonable Accommodations in Exams;
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Access Arrangements (WIAT II-T; WRAT 5; WRIT);
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Disabled Student Allowance (CTOPP2, DASH/DASH17+);
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Career Guidance, Educational Coaching & Counselling.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
ONLINE COURSES
All of our courses can now be completed online on Zoom (GMT+1/UCT+1)
from your personal eLearning account, with or without tutor support,
in any one of three flexible, blended learning formats to suit your schedule
6-Week Scheduled Course
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6 x 2-hour tutorials, 6 hrs. self-study
Tuesday evenings, 19.00-21.00
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9th September to 14th October
Sunday, 11.00-13.00
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19th October to 23rd November
1-to-1 Training
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6 x 1-hour tutorials, 16 self-study
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Complete your course from your personal eLearning account with tutorials and email support from your course tutor
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Arrange tutorials at times/dates to suit you and your tutor
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Begin anytime and study at your own pace and at times and days that suit your schedule
Independent Learning
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22 hours self-study
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Complete your course as a fully independent learner from your personal eLearning account with email support from your course tutor
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Begin anytime and study at your own pace at times and days that
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suit your schedule
COURSES 2025
Register below, or email our support team for further information...
COURSE FEES
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1 Delegate €1,200
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2 Delegates €950 each
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Add an additional course (Occupational or Forensic) - for just €500 each
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For custom fees contact us
Course Fees not inclusive of BPS registration fees
REGISTRATION
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