Test User: Occupational, Ability

BPS ability test training

This BPS accredited course (formerly Level A) qualifies you to use all OPP’s ability and aptitude tests. The programme replaces the BPS Level A course, and can be followed up with the Test User: Occupational, Personality course (formerly Level B).

Overview

This BPS accreditation workshop uses a variety of teaching methods, including distance learning, interactive exercises, group work, presentations and real-life practice sessions. Each participant will receive coaching on their administration and feedback skills during a practice session overseen by experienced trainers. Some pre- and post-attendance work is required, and some of this will be online.

Course duration

3 days

What you will learn

  • Administration, interpretation and feedback skills
  • How to choose the appropriate test for any given purpose
  • How to integrate ability and aptitude tests effectively into both selection/recruitment and development processes
  • How to use tests legally, ethically and fairly
  • Knowledge of technical concepts (such as reliability and validity) that will help you to evaluate the tests from any publisher.

Learning approach

This programme uses online distance learning, face-to-face training and individual fieldwork to embed skills and learning; a real-life case study and practical experience are central to the workshop.

Course benefits

  • BPS accreditation as Test User: Occupational, Ability (formerly the BPS certificate of competence in occupation testing, Level A)
  • Qualification to use OPP instruments including the ABLE® Series, Saville Consulting Aptitude Assessments and the Strong Interest Inventory®
  • Being qualified in all of these tools allows you to assess people for recruitment and development in a wide variety of contexts, and to test many different nuances of aptitude and ability
  • Access to ability and aptitude tests from other test publishers
  • This ability testing course is an essential precursor to the BPS Test User: Occupational, Personality programme and qualification (formerly Level B). Taken together, this can also lead to the internationally recognised Euro-Test Certificate.

This course is for

  • HR managers
  • Line managers
  • Team leaders
  • Training consultants
  • Organisational development specialists

Course dates

Part 1 Part 2 Price City Country
24/06/2013 -26/06/2013 N/A £1350.00 London UK
29/07/2013 -31/07/2013 N/A £1350.00 Abingdon UK
18/09/2013 -20/09/2013 N/A £1350.00 London UK
16/10/2013 -18/10/2013 N/A £1350.00 Abingdon UK
04/11/2013 -06/11/2013 N/A £1350.00 London UK
03/12/2013 -05/12/2013 N/A £1350.00 Abingdon UK
test user occupational ABILITY

I really appreciated how both of the trainers continually brought every concept to life with a vast range of examples (many fun), plus their empathy with the group. Thanks to all at OPP who took part. Very professional, pacey, engaging, adult and fun. Beyond all expectations.

Jan-Paul Van DesselStaff. Lloyds Banking Group

Considering in-house training? When compared to the cost of our public workshops, OPP's in-house option saves you up to 30%