OCCUPATIONAL TESTING (TUOAP)
The internationally-recognised, industry-standard, certification in psychometric testing for selection and development, accredited by the British Psychological Society
BPS CERTIFICATION
IN PSYCHOMETRIC
TESTING
ONLINE LEARNING
"I had the pleasure of attending the Psychometrix Occupational Testing course to gain further expertise and the license to practice a wider range of psychometrics;
I was more than happy and would recommend them to anyone".
Cher Engerer, Clinical Psychology
Director & Founder, Polaris, Malta
“I am delighted to have been a participant
at the Aptitude and Personality Assessment course. As well the knowledge and skills I gained in psychometric assessment, the course provided me with an opportunity to more deeply understand and develop my strengths as well as areas for improvement. Martha Sweeney, Executive Coach, Ireland
THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE
IN OCCUPATIONAL TESTING
ABILITY & PERSONALITY (TUOAP)
accredited by the
British Psychological Society (BPS)
Occupational assessments enable you to screen candidates to make effective selection decisions,
as well as providing career and performance coaching support to leaders, teams and front-line staff.
This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to use test effectively for assessment of ability, aptitude and personality, including: Critical thinking; career interests; personality traits, personality
type emotional Intelligence and motivational values.
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 and careers test administration, scoring, feedback and reporting practicals. Scoring and Interpretation (Scores - z-scores, IQ/Standard, Stens, Stanines, T-Scores, %iles); Feedback Preparation and 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.
Module 6: Personality Assessment for Selection, Development and Coaching
Personality traits (15FQ/16PF/NEO) and Motivational Values (MVP/PVQ). View Sample Reports below.
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 & Personality (16PF/PVQ) 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 an Organisational Testing Policy document
BPS CERTIFICATION
IN PSYCHOMETRIC
TESTING
BPS CERTIFICATION
IN PSYCHOMETRIC
TESTING
*BPS: visit British Psychological Society I Download BPS Qualifications Brochure
CURRICULUM
Delegates on this course work in:
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Candidate Selection
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Recruitment & Outplacement
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Career Guidance & Career Coaching
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Personal and Professional Coaching
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Organisational Development
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Lifespan Development Coaching
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Life and Wellbeing Coaching
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Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy
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Management & Supervision
APPLICATIONS
Benefits of our course:
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Certificate and Diploma fully accredited
by the Association for Coaching
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Occupational and Forensic Testing training
accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
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Access to hundreds of world's leading tests from
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The most competitive fees available for this training
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Tutors are Occupational and Coaching Psychologists
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Flexible classroom & online learning
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Your personal, dedicated e-Learning account
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 of three flexible, blended learning formats to suit your schedule
8-Week Scheduled Course
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8 x 2-hour tutorials, 6 hrs. self-study
Tuesday evenings, 19.00-21.00
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9th September to 28th October
Sunday, 11.00-13.00
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26th October to 14th December
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 tutor
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Begin anytime and study at your own pace and at times and days that suit your schedule
COURSES 2025
Register below, or email our support team for further information...
Course Fees not inclusive of BPS registration fees
FEES & REGISTRATION
How can we help?
CALL or EMAIL us today to discuss your coaching, psychometrics or selection
training needs with one of our consulting psychology team +353 1 443 4438.
