Combined British Psychological Society (BPS) Certificates of Competence in Occupational Testing (Levels A & B)


Combined Level A&B




Introduction & Overview
This course is a six day course combining both BPS Level A & B.

BPS Level A Course OutlineThe first three days of the course will follow the BPS Level A curriculum providing participants with the necessary knowledge, skills and ability to appropriately administer ability and aptitude tests.



BPS Level B Int Course OutlineThe subsequent three days will follow the BPS Level B curriculum and will aim to broaden the participants knowledge and skills through the introduction of personality assessments and their interpretation and use.

By the end of the six day combined course participants will:
  • have obtained relevant underpinning knowledge within the area of psychometrics, specifically covering the nature and theories of ability and mental testing and personality theory
  • have an appreciation of the use of both personality and ability/aptitude tools within an occupational context
  • be comfortable in dealing with typical problems and issues during the testing and assessment session
  • be competent in the effective management, usage, security and storage of test and assessment materials
  • be able to advise when it is appropriate to use ability tests and personality assessments, and when it is not
Who Should Attend
This course will appeal to anyone wishing to further develop their knowledge in test and assessment administration and those wishing to obtain a formal qualification in psychometric test and assessment administration.

This course will be particularly useful to those in Human Resources roles or those with responsibility for staff selection and development.
The Benefits
The benefits of attending this course include:
  • the knowledge and skills to be able to professionally and confidently administer ability and aptitude tests, personality, interests and motives assessments
  • access to a variety of ability and aptitude tests as well as personality, interests and motive inventories
  • a professionally respected qualification that is globally recognised
Certification, Timings, Fees & Registration

Certification-BPS Certificate of Competence in Occupational Testing
(Level A)
BPS Certificate of Competence in Occupational Testing
(Level B Intermediate)
Workshop Duration-Six Days
Workshop Fees-Refer to local LI Office
Schedule-Next Course: 14th to 21st April 2010
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