BPS Level 1 & 2 Test User Course

BPS Level 1 Assistant Test User Course Objectives

This foundation Level course equips participants to administer psychometric tests competently. It helps to ensure reliability and standardization in the process and provides participants with some basic advice on ethics and best practice. This Level does not provide participants with skills to interpret or feedback psychometric test results; it is purely aimed at facilitating competence in administering psychometric tests.

BPS Level 2 Ability Test User Course Objectives

By the end of the BPS Level 2 Ability Test User Training, participants should be able to:

• Understand the range and types of ability and aptitude tests available.
• Know what aptitude tests to use in a given situation, when to use them, and, importantly – when not to.
• Conduct a mini-job analysis and identify the assessment requirements.
• Understand other assessment methods and associated validities.
  Competently administer, score and interpret aptitude tests.
• Make informed decisions using aptitude test data.
  Provide quality feedback to decision-makers, clients and candidates.
• Integrate tests into a wider recruitment or assessment process.
• Grasp statistical concepts used in testing.
• Appreciate the importance of psychometric test reliability and validity.

This course is for human resource and training professionals and consultants, managers, facilitators, counselors and psychologists with a good understanding of English as well as an ability to assimilate new information without too much difficulty. Previous courses have welcomed Human Resource Managers, Training Managers, Line Managers, Supervisors, Coaches, Career Counselors, Psychologists, Recruitment Consultants, Team-Builders, Students of HRM and I-O Psychology and Business Directors among others.

This course is not suitable for delegates who are unable to be fully committed to the course during each day and in the evening or for those who have difficulty managing assignments set to them. Kindly note that there is also approximately 4-5 hours of pre-course work which must be completed before attendance.

Please do not register for the course if you are unable to commit to this requirement😊. This is an intensive professional course and requires active commitment and determination. Those who prefer to become certified without applying themselves would not be suited to this internationally recognized training and accreditation which results in respected certifications from the British Psychological Society and European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations!

This course is facilitated by multi-award-winning Chartered Psychologist, Dr. Graham Tyler – the originator of regular BPS Level A and B training in Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong. Graham is a registered psychologist (Organisational Psychology & Clinical Neuropsychology) and executive director of PsyAsia International. His PhD thesis concentrated on psychometric assessment with particular emphasis on the validity of international and local models and measures of personality in Asia. In addition to his PhD, Graham holds a Masters in Organisational Psychology and a second Masters in Clinical Neuropsychology.

Graham was previously an MBA lecturer in HRM for the University of Leicester Dubai Campus, as well as MSc in HRM Lecturer for Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He divides his time between training and consultancy in applied organisational psychology on the one hand, and clinical neuropsychology on the other. He is a joint resident of Singapore and Hong Kong. He is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society, an Associate Fellow with the British Psychological Society and the Hong Kong Psychological Society, and holds Chartered Status with full membership of both the BPS Division of Occupational Psychology and Division of Neuropsychology.

Graham’s research with psychometric tools has been recognised by the BPS with their prestigious prize for Scientific Contribution to Organisational Psychology. His research has been published in international, peer-reviewed and professional journals, as well as numerous books.

Those who pass all course assessments to the standard required by the BPS will be recommended to the BPS for the Level or multiple Levels of the course that they have passed. The BPS will subsequently contact those individuals with an invoice for the certification fee. Once paid, you will be registered on the Register of Qualifications in Test Use. In order to keep your certification valid, you must:

1. Pay the annual registration fee
2. Ensure that you continue to practice and develop in your psychometric test use.
3. Every 6 years you are required to affirm your continued competence and following of best practice in psychometric test use to the BPS.

EFPA Euro Test User Certificate

Delegates who successfully complete the entire combined BPS Level 1 & 2 Test User Course to the required standards will be able to apply additionally for the EFPA Euro Test User Certificate.

We are pleased to offer all in-person BPS Level 1 & Test User Course delegates COMPLIMENTARY access to the full Online Psychometric Test User Course where students can access fully narrated training from every module of the entire course along with innovative virtual whiteboard video demonstrations, self-review quizzes and resource materials. You may view a comprehensive list of all Psychometric Video Chapters here.

You will be able to review the learning from the course in our Online Psychometric Learning Centre on your mobile device or PC, on your way home from the course (if you are not driving!), or once you get home. All presentations are narrated, so it will be just like having your course facilitator with you!

All in-person delegates also get access to PsyGOLD membership, not only during their course, but for the life of the PsyGOLD program! PsyGOLD is our community of current and past students. We meet on a regular basis to present case studies of real psychometric testing experiences and receive professional development via peer feedback and expert advice from Dr Tyler. This is invaluable in continuing to develop competence in psychometrics under the support and guidance of a student- and competency-centred psychologist and helps graduates fulfil the BPS requirement of continuous professional development in psychometrics.

PsyAsia International will provide all successful public and online course delegates with an online psychometric account area where they may administer, score and manage the Identity Personality Assessment, and to get you started, you will receive sufficient credits for 2 free reports. 

(In-house delegates typically receive one system per group of participants. This varies based on contractual agreements and fees.)

“Very clear teaching from Dr Graham Tyler. Helped me to understand the process of psychometric assessments as compared to previous learning. Clear feedback and constructive comments provided enhanced my learning.”

Gifford Chan
Senior Clinical Psychologist
MINDEF (Singapore)

“Well structured course run by truly competent Dr. Graham Tyler!”

Nakiran
Defence Psychologist

“Lecturer was very detailed and professional in conducting the training! Besides providing comprehensive content, there were practical sessions and discussions to stimulate in-depth thinking. Very useful course indeed!”

Tay Say Hoon
Fleet Psychologist

“Appreciate the rigour and high standards set by the course and assessor, which is important to ensure effective knowledge transfer and application.”

Aaron Chan
Civil Servant
MINDEF (Singapore)

“Course was well structured to develop competent standards for assessment and interpretation.”

Tay Hwei Chin
Psychologist
MINDEF (Singapore)

“The course was indeed an eye opener for me. There’s so much to learn and I must add that Dr. Graham is indeed excellent. He is very concerned and helpful, ensuring high standards of understanding, even if he has to spend extra time and effort. Indeed, fortunate to have attended.”

Madhu Sharma
Independent Consultant & Trainer
(India)

“Simply impressive! You made a difficult subject-matter easy to understand!. “

Lin S Natividad
Sr. HR Officer
Private Company (Philippines)

“Intensive and Graham did his level best to make complex things reachable and understandable.”

David E White
Managing Partner
White & White Associates Ltd. (Mauritius)

“This course was conducted at very high standards. The expectations from the delegates are high, but the instructor displayed the same high level of professionalism.”

Koh Chee Siang
Defence Psychologist
MINDEF (Singapore)

“Finally understood how the different reliability and validity coefficients provide support to the effectiveness of psychometric tests.”

Serene
Psychologist
Singapore Armed Forces

“Demanding, yet beneficial to work and understanding of psychometric assessment.”

Goh Kang Wei
Defence Psychologist
MINDEF (Singapore)

“I think Dr. Graham Tyler is a fantastic tutor who made the course worth attending.”

Mala S.
Counsellor
Insync Counselling Services (Singapore)

“I felt entirely relaxed, as a result I was able to ask lots of questions to further my understanding. The teaching was very clear!”

Nadia Nembhard-Hunt
Exceptional Learner Teacher
NIST International School (Thailand)

“Very beneficial for my work. Trainer is great. Thanks.”

Jasmine
Psychological Researcher
Ministry of Education (Singapore)

“This inspired me through a lot of discussions on top of the very informative course content.”

Monica Tang
Training Officer
Wharf T&T (Hong Kong)

“Truly enjoyed the course – though exhausting, Dr. Tyler made it a great learning experience.”

Eugene Tay
Psychologist
PsychHealth Practice (Singapore)

“The length of the course is highly suitable for working professionals and all topics have been adequately and comprehensively covered.”

Lau I-Shan
HR Executive
Ministry of Home Affairs (Singapore)

“Comprehensive subject matter covered in a professional manner, whilst at the same time made as enjoyable as possible when covering topics that I found at times, complex.”

Alison
Cogmed Coordinator
Blurton FDC (Hong Kong)

“The activities and exercises in the course are very helpful in the learning and applicable to my work!”

Teh Ji-Lian
Assistant Manager
Deloitte Consulting (Malaysia)

“Have a good understanding over psychometric Test.”

Tsang Cheuk Kuen
Student (Hong Kong)

“Gives me the confidence and competence to do my psychometric consulting work better.”

Ray Phoon
Sales Psychologist & Coach
Powerup Success Group (Malaysia)

“One of those rare courses I have attended which adds a lot of value on the subject.”

Sonal Satelkar
Program Head
Kohinoor College of Paramedical Sciences (India)

“The course is very useful for I/O Psychologists. Graham Tyler is knowledgeable beyond the scope of Level 1 & 2 and it certainly enriches the course.”

Foo Wei Jie
Psychologist
MINDEF

“It’s worth the money you pay for. It’s very useful.”

Sam B Roberts
Regional HR Manager
The I.S Dept. Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)

“Course was excellent in pushing through the details of professional application of psychological principles to workplace settings.”

Delwyn Goh
MINDEF (Singapore)

“Rigorous training to develop competence at Level 2.”

Sarah Ong
MINDEF (Singapore)

“Challenging – Have a much greater understanding of psych testing!”

J Sellar
Consultant
J. Sellar Services (Hong Kong)

“Completely relevant for any organisation doing assessment and selection.”

Thevaki
Defence Executive
MINDEF (Singapore)

“The training is very comprehensive and covers in depth area.”

Raja Nor Dianna
Asst. Vice President
Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Malaysia)

“A good training for those who are interested in knowing how to interpret scores.”

Rokiah Bany
Talent Management Specialist
McDermott Asia Pacific (Singapore)

“The course work was intense but it was very worthwhile.”

Poh Li Li
Principal Psychologist
Central Narcotics Bureau (Singapore)

“Level A: Very practical and logical. Also relevant and provides confidence in using psychometric assessments straight after.”

Amit Puri
Managing Consultant
Sandbox Advisors (Singapore)

“Level B: Practical and effective as was Level A.”

Amit Puri
Managing Consultant
Sandbox Advisors (Singapore)

“The course will surely help those personnel who are involved in the selection process as well as those staff who would like to determine potential of individuals for developmental purposes.”

Junby Layaoen
Senior Supervisor Qatari Development
ORYX GTL Ltd. (Qatar)

“The course was helpful to my understanding of the statistical basis underlying psychometric tests and as well as some of the psychometric criteria and properties to watch out for when purchasing tests. These were some areas which I found to be useful above and beyond the basic psychometric theories, partly due to having the information delivered in layman language which makes it less daunting for individuals not trained in psychology to learn.”

Lai Wei Wei
Consultant (Psychologist)
Civil Service College (Singapore)

“We have attended other psychometric test courses since the PsyAsia one. Having attended these, we know how thorough and exceptional the PsyAsia training was.”

Student Affairs Officer
Institute of Vocational Education (Hong Kong)

“Well covered in terms of breadth & depth. Sufficient exercises and course work to reinforce understanding.”

Danny
Consultant (Leadership Consulting)
Hewitt Associates (Malaysia)

“The high level of rigour and standards adhered to in the course makes the resulting certificate very much worthwhile. “

Keith Qian
Psychological Researcher
Ministry of Education (Singapore)

“Very informative and excellent presentation by tutor.”

Theseus Leung
Senior Counsellor
City University of Hong Kong

“Provided excellent knowledge, also very practical and good sharing among participants. “

Tsui Po Yung
Senior Instructor
Chinese University of Hong Kong

“I very much respect the professionalism of Graham, Psyasia and BPS’s high standards. great topics, worth the hard work, now i feel very confident in advising our clients in the selection and use of psychometric tests for assessment purposes“

Justine Guo
Talent and Organization Consultant
Hewitt Associates (China)

“The right course for the qualification and licence”

Sandhiya Rani
Consultant Psychologist
Synergy Maritime (India)

“It’s the great course for evaluating assessment tools.”

Kristy Qi
Leadership Consulting Leader
(Greater China)

“A high standard of training yet value for money.”

Pang Peow Yeong
Psychologist
MINDEF (Singapore)

“It is a course worth attending for anyone who wants to know all about psychometric test administration and evaluation. It was well conceptualised and presented in an extremely professional way.”

Austin Aloysius Tay
Business Development Director
Gurkha International Group (Hong Kong)

“Very useful for understanding about the essence of psychometric assessment and gaining competence in assessing psychometric tools.”

Winnie Lee
Counselling Specialist
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

“The course was well orchestrated by Dr. Graham Tyler.”

Arati
Psychologist
DISHA Unique Psychological Consultancy (India)

“A very intensive but insightful course …”

Sarah Kwok
Strategic Resourcing & Development Manager
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (Hong Kong)

“Very good and relevant especially in my line of leadership assessment and development.”

Kathleen
Consultant
Hewitt Associates (Malaysia)

“Anyone who is currently using psychometric tests or would like to use psychometric tests in the future must attend. Overall, very fruitful and stimulating.”

Yoki
Student Counsellor
Vocational Training Council (Hong Kong)

“Well organised course. Although it is intensive and demanding, it is important to ensure the quality of the trained professional”

Eric Chan
Student Affairs Officer
Vocational Training Council (Hong Kong)

“A very rigourous but insightful time spent. Worth the 6 days!”

Praise Mok
OD Manager
Save the Children Singapore

“It’s excellent! High standard; answers all of my questions and also very relevant.”

Sylvina Savitri
Junior Partner
EXPERD Consultant (Indonesia)

“It is high standard, tough but fun!”

Josephine Goh
HR Manager
Marsh & McClennan (Singapore)

“Graham is a clear and knowledgeable instructor. The course is well planned and delivered.”

Jaime
Project Manager
Save the Children Singapore

“A useful course to gain a more in-depth understanding of psychometrics in applied settings.”

Ho Hui Fen
Psychologist
Singapore Police Force

“A very thorough course on psychometric testing covered in 6 days.”

Jovita Tambayong
Project Manager
Save the Children Singapore

“It is an intensive course of high quality standards.”

Shi Min
Psychologist
Civil Service College (Singapore)

“Comprehensive content. Rigourous standards.
Daryl Wong
(Singapore)

“Hard work required, but well worth the effort.”

Kenneth Lim
Psychologist
MINDEF (Singapore)

“It gives me a fuller understanding of comparing test scores. The feedback session was useful.”

Mel
Counselor/Educational Psychologist
Ministry of Education (Singapore)

“I appreciate the high standards of training in the Level A & B course.”

Cynthia Chan
Regional Manager
(Hong Kong)

“Rigorous and in-depth. Worthwhile even for psychologists who have experience.”

Dorothy Teo
Psychologist
MINDEF (Singapore)

“Teacher is patient to teach us and willing to teach us many times in certain aspects.”

“It’s the real deal!”

Melvin
Life & Executive Coach
(Singapore)

“Intensive, Informative, Life-changing, Brilliant.”

Sam Mothibi
General Manager
Exelco Nv. (Botswana)

“Although rigorous and intensive, the course has practical application at the workplace.”

Lin Shiyin
Psychologist
MINDEF (Singapore)

“Enriching.”

Ng Hui Qun
Psychologist
MINDEF (Singapore)

“Dig into the content and ask “why”; you will learn more!”

Yao Yu
Associate I/O Psychologist
FedEx (China)

“A very intensive course but very practical and hands-on. The facilitator worked very hard to make content applicable to all participants despite our diverse backgrounds.”

Kathleen
(Singapore)

“Excellent and systematic approach to a practical subject.”

Mario
Lecturer
Nanyang Polytechnic (Singapore)

“I found it useful and it enhanced my knowledge of psychometric testing and empowered me to integrate psychometrics into my job function.“

T. Naicker
OD Specialist
Orynx GTL (Qatar)

“The course was delivered to a very high professional standard.”

Bernard Cheung
Hong Kong

“Very enriching. Learned a lot on the course.”

Hemlata
(India)

“The course is very helpful to make you understand about the basic technical part of psychometric tests.”

Rini Adhi A.
Tools & Method Analyst
PT Astra International (Indonesia)

Anonymous Reviews

“A very enriching course that was delivered by a very experienced trainer”

Anonymous
(Singapore)

“The practical work of administering the assessment tool and feedback to the peers help consolidate the learning points from the course and enables me to put knowledge into action.”

Anonymous
(Singapore)

“Provides a lot of knowledge, and dos and don’ts for assessment and feedback. Very practical and applicable to work.”

Anonymous
(Singapore)

“The course is very informative and the hands-on approach in terms of administering the test and writing the report is very useful and relevant.”

Anonymous
(Singapore)

“A+ Instruction on a well structured course. A must for any consultant in the recruitment/search industry!”

Anonymous
(Singapore)

“A comprehensive understanding of psychometric issues in assessments. “

Anonymous
(Singapore)

“This course not only makes you aware of Psychometric Testing but also establishes a high standard in its practice.”

Anonymous
(Singapore)

“Excellently conducted. Concepts and principles presented clearly “

Anonymous
(Singapore)

“Insightful knowledge and highly relevant & practical exposure for the real world application.”

Anonymous
(Singapore)

“I learnt a lot of practical skills to do career counselling.”

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude for all the knowledge you have shared with us. Your passion in psychometrics was passed into us everyday whenever we entered that room. I really enjoyed the course and if I managed to get through the BPS requirements I know where I’m heading next. I found that little spark which I was looking for. You are a very inspiring trainer…”

“I must add that I’ve enjoyed the course and learnt a lot from you.”

“Many thanks for a great showing and educational outing these last two weeks – I have learned much from your tutelage”

“…and thanks for last week. It was a great course.”

“First, I would express my thanks to your effective & efficient lecture – the most impressive one in my life – and patience on my work…”

“…and thank you for the terrific three days. I have learned so much from you.”

“Appreciate your clear and succinct teaching methods! The last 3 days have been great learning days and am looking forward to Level B.”

“Thank you for everything, I personally have learnt much. Great Job!!”

“First of all, I’d like to thank you for the exam results and for an excellent course last week. I found it very informative and stimulating and I can’t recall learning so much on a training course before – or realizing how much I still have to learn.”

“Thanks, Graham for the excellent course. We already start to think about level B…”

“Thanks Dr. Tyler for making great effort in maintaining the professional standards. We appreciate it very much!!! Such strictness then was transformed into our confidence when we talk in front of the clients. ”

“I wanted to thank you for all the time and effort that you have taken to drill psychometrics into my head! Must have been hard and frustrating but I promise you did a great job!”

“This has been a huge learning experience and the course would not have been the same if not for you. I have learnt a great deal from you and I really hope that I can practice what I have learnt.”

INTELLIGENCE

• Theories of Intelligence
• Roots of Intelligence: Nature or Nurture
• Two Factor Model – a Compromise
• New Directions for Intelligence

NORM GROUPS AND STANDARD SCALES

• Distribution Statistics
• ‘Normal’ Distribution
• Central Tendency
• Skew – ‘When Data is Distorted’
• Spread of Scores & Standard Deviation
• Different Scales
• Composition of Norm Groups
• Sample Statistics: Standard Error of the Mean
• Gender & Ethnicity

RELIABILITY AND ERROR IN PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS

• Classical Test Theory
• Correlational Statistics
• Significance Levels
• Systematic Error
• Standard Error of Measurement
• Item Response Theory

VALIDITY IN PSYCHOMETRICS

• Types of Validity
• Bias in Validity
• Restriction of Range
• Criterion Problem
• Criterion Contamination
• Validity Generalization
• Statistical Analysis versus Pragmatic Value
• Chance Relationships

FEEDBACK & REPORTING FOR APTITUDE TESTS

• Feedback & Report-writing for Aptitude Tests

VALIDITY ISSUES SPECIFIC TO PERSONALITY ASSESSMENTS

• Validity Issues for Personality Questionnaires
• Statistical Analysis versus Pragmatic Value
• Chance Relationships and ‘Going Fishing’
• Multiple Regression for Personality Questionnaires
• Correction for Shrinkage

APPROACHES TO ASSESSING PERSONALITY

• Developing Questionnaires: Rational, Empirical and Theoretical Approaches
• Methods of Personality and Performance Assessment
• Response Style and Distortion in Personality Questionnaires
• Forms of distortion
• Minimising and Controlling Distortion
• Transparent versus Opaque Instruments
• Ipsative versus Normative Scaling
• Spurious Validity
• Pseudo-Scientific Measures of Personality

PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT INTERPRETATION

• Learning appropriate to the vast majority of personality assessments
• Specific focus on the Identity Self-Perception Questionnaire
• Consideration of multiple other personality assessments

PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK

• Introduction to Feedback
• Purposes of Feedback
• Preparation for Feedback
• Feedback Skills
• The Feedback Interview Structure
• Discussing Results – Personality Assessments

PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT WRITTEN REPORTS

• The Interim Report
• The Integrated Report