Human Resources Skills: Psychometrics Introduction

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Course Overview

This course gives participants an overview of psychometric testing and equips them with an understanding of the strengths, limitations and applications of testing in selection, career development and counselling. It explores the different contexts in which testing is used, the types of tests available, their suitability and applicability for particular purposes, and issues relating to administration and interpretation.

Audience

Line managers and personnel and development professionals interested in the use and application of psychometric testing at work.Intermediate level course - some previous experience of the subject is assumed.

Skills Gained

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• utilise a range of ability and personality tests used in the workplace
• evaluate the role of tests in the selection and development process and their strengths and limitations
• recognise the impact of testing through practical experience
• benefit from a critical view of the suitability and desirability of testing in selection and development
• assess the implications of equal opportunities legislation in the professional application of testing in the workplace.

Course Outline

• 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
• emotional intelligence in relation to personal style
• assessing personality, ability, personal style and motivation in assessment and development centres
• critical review of testing and legislation
• Action planning.

Human Resources Skills: Psychometrics Introduction / CM11368