Professional Workshops (MSc Students only) Situational Judgement Test, Assessment Centre Design, or Competency-Based Interviewing (one place on one th

MSc students, particuarly those enrolled on applied psychology routes e.g. Occupational and Business Psychology, can choose to purchase this option to attend one of the following workshops at an 'Employability Rate' of £120:

1) Assessment Centre Design and Delivery

2) Situational Judgement Test Design

3) Competency-Based Interviewing Design

Once you have made payment, please send proof of receipt to info@theoppractice, and state your choice. Confirmation of your selection and joining instructions will be sent to you.

Workshop 1 - Assessment Centre Design and Delivery

COURSE DESCRIPTION: In our Assessment Centre (AC) Design and Delivery workshop, you will develop the skills required to run a successful assessment centre process to ensure that your organization is able to attract and retain the best talent.  Our experienced team of Chartered Psychologists, who are the trainers acknowledge that AC’s are amongst the most effective tools to measure skill and future potential. The course will introduce you to best practice guidelines from the British Psychological Society and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, and it will demonstrate how you can apply this knowledge to your recruitment and selection processes to ensure that your approach is evidence and science-informed. We will also show you how to embed elements of the Equality Act 2010 into your AC design and delivery. The course will make use of a series of professional assessment processes, including role plays, group activities, psychometrics, and critical-thinking presentations and in trays enabling them to be used in the organisation that you are working with.

This Assessment Centre (AC) Design and Delivery workshop gives delegates the skills and knowledge to be able to design and deliver a robust, evidence-based and comprehensive assessment process. Designed by psychologists, the course places the individual learner at the centre of the learning process which means that the course is extremely interactive and practical.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Discuss the aim and purpose of an AC process
• Design an effective competence framework with comprehensive behaviour indicators
• Produce an assessment matrix to assess a range of competences
• Design and evaluate assessment activities
• List the benefits of assessment centers and sell the process others in their organization
• Distinguish between assessment and development centres.
• Describe how psychometric tools can be integrated into assessment centres
• Design a cost effective and comprehensive assessment process.

Workshop 2 - Situational Judgement Test Design 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Unlock the secrets to designing effective Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs) with our comprehensive 1-day workshop. Tailored specifically for recruiters, this intensive training session will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and practical tools to create impactful SJTs that align with your recruitment needs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• SJT Fundamentals: Understand the theory behind SJTs and their role in assessing candidate decision-making, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Design Best Practices: Discover proven techniques for writing realistic, engaging scenarios that accurately reflect the challenges faced in your organization.
• Tailoring to Your Organization: Learn how to customize SJTs to reflect the specific competencies and values important to your company.
• Scoring & Evaluation: Gain insights into effective scoring models, from basic answer key designs to more advanced psychometric approaches.
• Legal & Ethical Considerations: Stay up-to-date on legal requirements and best practices to ensure fairness and reduce bias in your assessments.

Workshop Highlights:

• Interactive Sessions: Collaborate with fellow recruiters and trainers in hands-on exercises that simulate real-world testing scenarios.
• Practical Takeaways: Walk away with a framework for creating your own SJTs, along with templates and checklists to streamline your design process.
• Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced recruitment professionals and psychometricians who specialize in SJT development.

Whether you’re new to SJTs or looking to enhance your test designs, this workshop will empower you to create assessments that provide valuable insights into candidate suitability, leading to more informed hiring decisions.

Who Should Attend:

• Recruitment Managers and Coordinators
• Talent Acquisition Professionals
• HR Managers involved in recruitment processes
• Assessment Designers

Join us for this enriching 1-day workshop and transform the way you assess talent!