Graduate Certificate in Personality and Personnel Selection Assessment
This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the theory, research, and practice of personality and personnel selection assessment. Through a blend of theoretical lectures, practical workshops, and hands-on projects, students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to assess personality traits and select personnel effectively in various organizational settings.
Learning Outcome
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Understanding Assessment Principles: Gain a solid understanding of the foundational principles of psychological assessment, including reliability, validity, standardization, and norms.
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Familiarity with Test Instruments: Develop proficiency in using and interpreting the specific instruments in the course.
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Administering Tests: Learn the proper procedures for administering each of these assessments, including guidelines for test administration and scoring.
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Interpreting Test Results: Develop the skills to interpret test scores accurately and meaningfully, considering individual strengths and weaknesses.
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Psychometric Concepts: Understand psychometric concepts such as standard scores, percentiles, and age equivalents and apply them in test interpretation.
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Educational and Clinical Applications: Explore the various educational and clinical applications of the testing results, including their use in schools, clinical psychology, and neuropsychology.
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Report Writing: Develop the skills to write comprehensive and clear assessment reports, including test results, interpretations, and recommendations.
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Integration with Other Assessment Tools: Learn how to integrate the psychological testing with other assessment tools and methods to provide a holistic understanding of an individual's condition, abilities and challenges.
Topics
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Introduction to Psychological Testing and Psychometrics
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Adult ADHD Assessment: Theory and Practice
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Assessing for other Behavioural Disorders: Adult
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Adult Dyslexia Assessment: Theory and Practice
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Integrating Multi Battery Testing Approach and Clinical Applications
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Introduction to Learning and Developmental Disability
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Child ADHD Assessment: Theory and Practice
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Assessing for other Behavioural Disorders: Child
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Child Dyslexia Assessment: Theory and Practice
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Psychological Testing Reports: Analysis and Practice
Course Details
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Course Mode and Duration
FT/PT 24 hours over 8 weekday evenings from 7 to 10pm / 3 full day training from 9am to 6pm
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Class Delivery Method
Face-to-face lessons with online option available, and recording of lectures for later access
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Course Fee
Course Fee $2,000 over 2 monthly instalments + $150 non-refundable registration fee + $200 material fee
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Assessment Method
Class quiz, assignment, and examination
What can you use these skills for?
You can use it for your career, professional, personal or entrepreneurial pursuits.