/ Short Courses /
Start date:
June 2025
Level:
Intermediate
Places:
Places are awarded on a "first paid first serve" basis due to demand.
Cost / delivery:
£345 / on-campus
2 days (28 & 29 June)
Unlock the science of measuring human abilities and traits with our comprehensive psychometrics course.
Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, you’ll explore tools used in intelligence, personality, and aptitude testing, while learning to evaluate their reliability, validity, and ethical implications.
Guided by experts in the field, you’ll gain the knowledge to make data-driven decisions and apply psychometric principles across diverse settings.
Join us and become a confident practitioner in the fascinating world of psychometrics. Whether for research, recruitment, or personal development, these skills will open doors to new opportunities and insights.
Intended audience
Whether you’re a psychologist, educator, HR professional, or researcher, this course will equip you with the skills to design, administer, and interpret psychometric tests effectively.
Why this course?
- Master psychological testing: learn the principles of designing, administering, and interpreting psychometric tests
- Practical skills development: gain hands-on experience with tools used in intelligence, personality, and aptitude assessments
- Data-driven insights: understand how to evaluate reliability, validity, and ethical considerations in psychometric testing
- Expert-led training: learn from experienced professionals in psychology and assessment
- Versatile applications: apply psychometric skills in education, clinical psychology, HR, and organisational development
Course overview
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of psychometrics, the science of measuring mental capacities and processes.
You will learn about the design, administration, and interpretation of psychological tests, including intelligence, personality, and aptitude assessments. Through hands-on activities and case studies, you will gain practical skills in evaluating the reliability, validity, and ethical use of psychometric tools in various settings, such as education, clinical psychology, and organisational development.
- Understand the fundamental principles of psychometrics, including reliability, validity, and standardisation
- Learn to design, administer, and interpret psychological tests effectively
- Evaluate the strengths and limitations of different psychometric tools and their applications
- Develop skills to critically analyse and use psychometric data in decision-making processes
- Reflect on the ethical considerations and cultural biases in psychometric testing
