Test Selection and Validation Certificate 

Course Description

There seem to be endless variables to consider when an organization decides to use tests. How do I determine my organization's assessment needs? How do I know that my organization is using a test correctly? How do I identify and evaluate commercially available tests? How do I choose the right test vendor? How do I establish an effective testing program for job placement, training and development, certification, and management decision making? Before you can use test results to inform selection systems and grow your current workforce, you need a systematic approach to identify your assessment needs and the appropriate tools to use. Learn how to analyze your assessment needs and to establish an effective testing program. Click here for a week-by-week overview of what this program covers.

Methods of Instruction

Multiple methods of instruction will be used throughout the five-week program:

• Course Website: A website will be made available to all course participants. The program syllabus, learning materials, discussion board, recorded sessions, and a link to each weekly online session will be available at the course website     
  
• Online Sessions: 90-minute webcasts will be conducted once a week for five weeks. The webcasts will be recorded and available for viewing on the course website
  
• Opportunities for Application: Participants will be given opportunities throughout the course to apply their new knowledge and skills to situations being encountered within their organization and share their experiences with the course participants
  
• Discussion Board: A discussion board will be available throughout the course. The instructor will post information and discussion topics.  Participants may post questions for the instructor and topics for discussion as well
  
• Course Library: Bibliographic information and links to electronic resources will be provided.