Events and training

A101: Introducing the Principles of Assessment is a nine week, online course for examiners, assessment writers, professional bodies, teachers, lecturers and those working for exam boards/awarding organisations. Courses available: 28 Jun - 29 Aug 2021 | 20 Sep - 21 Nov 2021

An interactive online workshop exploring the benefits of gamification and immersive games for learning, which will present some research and examples of what makes a good game in English Language Teaching (ELT).

A103: Introducing Data Literacy will guide you through the basics of using, managing and interpreting data. The course will focus on examples from education and assessment, but the learning is applicable to all contexts. Courses available: 19 Jul - 19 Sep 2021 | 11 Oct - 12 Dec 2021

A series of three interactive online workshops, designed to fit around your working day. Determine strategies to advance your assessment design practice, whether you are refreshing your knowledge or learning for the first time.

A104: Psychometrics in Educational Assessment has been designed to guide you through how to analyse assessment data in order to ensure tests are reliable, valid and fair. Courses available: 13 Sep - 14 Nov 2021

This interactive online workshop aims to familiarise participants with issues encountered when introducing e-assessment. Using theory, research and practical experience this session will allow you to consider what e-assessment is and why the intended benefits of e-assessment are not always realised.

The Postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Educational Studies: Educational Assessment is a professionally relevant qualification that will enable you to transform your knowledge and understanding of the principles and validation of assessment. This course will lead to a Postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Educational Studies.

A series of three interactive online workshops, designed to fit around your working day. Drive your assessment related decisions through data and statistics.

A102: Introducing Assessment Practice has been designed to guide you through the practicalities of producing and delivering assessment, and to describe and explain important related issues. Courses available: 4 Oct - 5 Dec 2021