The following is a provisional list of topics to be covered. We are still putting the MOOC together at the current time and so this syllabus will be replaced by a more detailed and final syllabus nearer to the commencement date. The term “Psychometric Test” refers to multiple types of psychometric tools including aptitude tests, ability tests and personality assessments.
- Introduction to Psychometric Testing
- Job Analysis and Competency Frameworks
- Reliability of Psychometric Tests
- Validity of Psychometric Tests
- Choosing the Right Test – Understanding the Test Manual
- Test Administration
- Scoring Psychometric Tests
- Interpreting Psychometric Test Results
- Psychometric Test Feedback to Candidates
- Psychometric Test Feedback to Decision-makers
- Ethical Issues in Psychometric Testing at Work
