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Psychometric Assessment and Assessment Centres

Psychometric tests and assessment centres can improve the quality and fairness of selection and development decisions when used correctly. This course explains types of psychometric tools, reliability and validity, ethical use, designing assessment centre exercises, assessor training, scoring and integration, and providing feedback.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Poorly chosen or misused assessments lead to bad hires and unfair decisions. This course helps you select, use and interpret assessments responsibly.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses test reviews, assessment centre design workshops, assessor practice, case studies and feedback role plays. It does not provide a formal test-user qualification.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain types of psychometric assessments and their uses
  • Evaluate reliability, validity and fairness
  • Use psychometric results ethically
  • Design assessment centre exercises linked to competencies
  • Train assessors and conduct consistent scoring
  • Provide constructive assessment feedback
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Talent acquisition professionals
  • HR managers
  • Learning and development specialists
  • Assessors and line managers
  • Organisational psychologists
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Assessment selection
  • Validity and fairness
  • Exercise design
  • Behavioural observation
  • Scoring and integration
  • Feedback
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Assessment Fundamentals

  1. 09:00–09:54Purpose of assessment
  2. 09:54–10:48Ability, personality and situational tests
  3. 10:48–11:00Reliability and validity
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Reliability and validity (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Fairness and bias
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Evaluating a test

Day 2Using Psychometrics

  1. 09:00–09:54Selecting tools
  2. 09:54–10:48Administration
  3. 10:48–11:00Interpreting results
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Interpreting results (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Ethics and data protection
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Assessment misuse

Day 3Designing Assessment Centres

  1. 09:00–09:54Competency frameworks
  2. 09:54–10:48Exercise types
  3. 10:48–11:00Exercise design
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Exercise design (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Timetables and logistics
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Designing exercises

Day 4Assessors and Scoring

  1. 09:00–09:54Observing and recording behaviour
  2. 09:54–10:48Classifying and rating
  3. 10:48–11:00Wash-up meetings
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Wash-up meetings (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Avoiding bias
  7. 13:06–14:00Practice: Assessor simulation

Day 5Feedback and Evaluation

  1. 09:00–09:54Giving assessment feedback
  2. 09:54–10:48Development centres
  3. 10:48–11:00Evaluating effectiveness
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Evaluating effectiveness (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Candidate experience
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Assessment centre plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Istanbul 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 10 May - 14 May 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 24 May - 28 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Vienna 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

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