Events

Assessing competence: Definitions, challenges and strategies

Thu, 21 Jan 2027 12:30:00 GMT

This interactive series of three workshops is designed for anyone who wants to understand the key issues underpinning valid assessments of competence.

Enrol before 19 Dec 2026 for the early bird price of £200.

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Computer adaptive testing for beginners

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT

A series of three interactive workshops that will cover the basic concepts of Computer Adaptive Tests (CATs) and their use in different assessment contexts.

Enrol before 6 Oct for the early bird price of £200.

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Question writing for effective assessment

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT

A series of four interactive online workshops on the principles of writing good exam questions. A comprehensive guide to the effective development of assessments and individual items with practical information and opportunities to evaluate a range of questions and mark schemes.

Enrol before 23 Sep 2026 for the early bird price of £275.

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Valid and authentic use of AI within assessment

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT

This series of two interactive online workshops will examine the key concerns around authenticity, validity, and the cognitive impact of AI use, as well as why AI should be encouraged or prohibited in certain contexts.

Enrol before 24 Sep 2026 for the early bird price of £175.

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Writing and evaluating effective multiple-choice questions

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

This interactive series of three workshops will help you understand how to design and use multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for a variety of educational purposes, and how to effectively design them for optimal impact.

Enrol before 14 Sep 2026 for the early bird price of £200.

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Item banking: Theory, practice and delivery

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

An interactive series of workshops introducing item banking theory, practice and delivery, with an opportunity to discuss the relevance of item banking in your own context.

Enrol before 5 Sep 2026 for the early bird price of £200.

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Understanding and optimising your mark schemes

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

This interactive workshop will describe the different approaches to mark scheme design and provide practical guidance on how to optimise your mark schemes.

Enrol before 31 Aug 2026 for the early bird price of £65.

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A102: Introducing Assessment Practice

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Understand the practicalities of producing and delivering assessment as you are guided through the assessment cycle from start to finish. Courses available: On-demand | 21 Sep-22 Nov 2026 Online

A101: Introducing the Principles of Assessment

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Understand key principles underpinning effective assessment including validity, reliability, and fairness. Improve your assessment knowledge and challenge your assumptions. Courses available: On-demand | 14 Sep-15 Nov 2026 Online

A104: Psychometrics in Educational Assessment

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Learn methods from psychometrics to ensure your tests are reliable, valid, and fair. Gain the tools and understanding to analyse your assessment data. Courses available: 7 Sep-8 Nov 2026 Online

Delivering effective assessment for reformed apprenticeships

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Learn how to develop, deliver and quality assure your assessments as part of apprenticeship qualifications. Online

How does examining influence teachers’ assessment literacy? - Research Division webinar

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

If you're interested in exploring how teachers' assessment literacy is impacted by working as examiners to mark students’ exam papers, join us for an online webinar featuring insights from our Research Division, followed by a Q&A with our presenters Martin Johnson and Victoria Coleman.

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A103: Assessment Data and Statistics

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Understand the practicalities of gathering, interpreting, and critically using assessment data as you are guided through the process of collecting and analysing data, and making informed decisions based on that data. Courses available: 15 Jun-16 Aug 2026 | 28 Sep-29 Nov 2026 Online