Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET) - A route to the SpLD Practising Certificate for those with ATS

Real Training courses offer you uniquely flexible routes to achieving Level A (CCOT):

Giving you the knowledge and practical skills necessary to conduct psychometric tests fairly and effectively, this qualification is the 'industry standard' for competence in using psychometric tests of ability and aptitude in organisations and related settings.

Accredited and verified by the British Psychological Society, the Certificate of Competence in Occupational Testing (CCOT) - Level A is internationally recognised and gives you access to over 150 tests from over 15 UK publishers, including paper-based and online materials.

Level A (CCOT) is an open access course which means that no prequalifications are necessary. It is open to all. It will develop your competence, provide career opportunities and enhance your confidence in all aspects of assessment. The course is relevant to anyone involved in any of the following areas:

Recruitment and selection
Individual, team and organisational development
Careers guidance
Coaching
Talent management
Outplacement

The course is made up of 7 units designed to work sequentially to build up your knowledge and understanding gradually. The course outline is as follows:

Unit 1

An introduction to tests and testing

What are psychometric tests?

Types of tests and methods of interpretation

Why are tests used?

Testing for different purposes

Unit 2

Test scores and scaling

Descriptive statistics - averages and measures of spread

Interpreting test scores using standardised scales

Samples and sampling

Unit 3

Reliability and validity

Correlation as an estimate of relationship between two measures

Reliability - determining the accuracy of tests

Validity - determining what the test measures

Unit 4

Fairness and bias in testing

Selecting appropriate tests

Identifying bias in testing
Testing and the law

Unit 5

Administering and scoring tests

Planning the testing process

Conducting test administration

Scoring tests
Computer and internet-based testing

Unit 6

Communicating test results

Preparing for feedback

Delivering verbal and written feedback
Ensuring feedback is effective

Unit 7

Security and confidentiality

Security of test materials
Use of test data and the Data Protection Act

Developing policies on test use

Blended Learning
£795 + VAT (+ p&p for inter-

national clients) or instalment
option: 3x £290 + VAT
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The Level A (CCOT) Blended Learning Course is highly accessible and makes full use of our online platform. Get trained at a pace and time to suit you. Learn more >

Distance Learning
£795 + VAT (+ p&p for inter-

national clients) or instalment
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The Level A (CCOT) Distance Learning Course offers complete flexibility, a highly supported learning environment and the ability to complete the entire course without the need to travel. Learn more >

3-day Intensive Course
£795 + VAT (non-residential)
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For those who would prefer to complete this course by more traditional methods, we offer a 3-day intensive option. Learn more >

Test Administration

£175 + VAT

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The 1-day Test Administration course gives you the skills to administer and score all categories of test. Learn more >

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In-house courses

Flexible and cost-effective for organisations who have a number of people to train.
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