| Date: |
11 Mar-25 Mar 2026 (Scheduled) |
Venue: |
Online
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| Time: |
12:30 - 14:30
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| Type: |
Online workshop series: Scheduled |
Fee: |
£265
(10% discount available for members) |
| Duration: |
6 hours (3x 120 min sessions) |
Credits: |
6 CPD accredited hours |
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Bookings close 10 Mar 2026 at 11am (UK time).
Gain knowledge and confidence to design assessments with AI. Develop your understanding of ethical considerations and learn practical approaches to help you navigate this new technology.
Why choose this workshop?
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has widely disrupted the world of assessment.
Many practitioners feel anxious about this changing landscape, in which the relationship between technology and principled assessment practice is altered.
In fact, over 70% of assessment professionals in our customer survey (2024) said they wanted to learn more about the challenges and opportunities presented by AI and assessment.
This live, interactive series of three online workshops will provide you with a solid foundation in using AI for item generation and assessment design from Cambridge expert, Niall McNulty.
Used effectively and safely, AI can save time and resources, but it is essential to address potential security, privacy and bias risks. By applying expert judgement and robust safeguards, AI can improve assessment design rather than undermine it.
This workshop series will demonstrate AI’s potential to support your practice - helping to streamline your processes, standardise question generation, and create different question types - without replacing your expert judgement.
The sessions focus on core principles applicable to any large language model (LLM) and offer practical skills to help you maximise AI’s potential while ensuring quality and fairness.
Each session is designed to build on the previous one, incorporating hands-on learning, reflection, and real-world application of AI tools.
Who should attend?
This workshop series is for anyone involved in developing, reviewing, or managing assessments, and will be ideal as a starting point if you’re new to AI or looking to build confidence.
The session is open to anyone who would find it useful. Previous attendees have included:
- Learning designers and instructional designers
- Online learning developers
- Teachers, lecturers, and instructors
- Publishing professionals
- Subject specialists at school and ministry level
- Assessment managers
- Subject leaders and heads of department
Although the workshop content will focus on formative assessment, the concepts and ideas can be scaled to suit summative assessments.
Why choose The Assessment Network?
We’re trusted by over 1,000 organisations across 100 countries and are backed by world-class research from the University of Cambridge.
We proudly hold Dual Accreditation by the Professional Development Consortium, officially recognising us as a Provider of Training Excellence.
Upon successful completion of Designing assessments with AI, you’ll be awarded a Certificate of Attendance from Cambridge University Press & Assessment as recognition of your learning.
Workshop outline
This workshop series is accredited with a Certificate of Attendance for continuing professional development (6 CPD hours). To be eligible, two live sessions must be attended.
Please note that, due to the relevance of this workshop’s topic, we expect it to be in high demand - book now to avoid disappointment.
Workshop 1: 11 Mar 2026 | Introduction to AI in formative assessment
11 Mar 2026 | 12:30 - 14:30 (UK time)
In this first workshop we’ll cover the understanding of how AI works and what’s involved. Topics include the overview of formative assessments, generative AI in education, AI’s role in question generation and ethical considerations.
Workshop 2: 18 Mar 2026 | AI workflow for generating assessment content
18 Mar 2026 | 12:30 - 14:30 (UK time)
In the second workshop we explore the practical aspects of generating assessment content. We’ll develop a structured workflow to effectively design, refine and enhance the quality of AI-generated formative assessment items.
Workshop 3: 25 Mar 2026 | Risks, quality assurance and evaluation
25 Mar 2026 | 12:30 - 14:30 (UK time)
The final workshop will look at quality assurance and risk awareness. Covering identifying and mitigating AI biases, quality assurance methods and application, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards and exploring limitations and scalability challenges.
Throughout the workshop series, you’ll have the opportunity to generate questions based on spreadsheet inputs, evaluate these questions, consider quality control and ethical issues, and develop the skills to generate formative assessment content using AI.
In addition to the workshops, you’ll receive resources to support applying your learning to your own context, including a checklist for AI-generated assessments.
Please note: participants will need access to an AI tool throughout the workshop series.
What our attendees say
I am so pleased I attended this course. I have had very little interaction with AI tools and none at all in a professional context, partly because of scepticism, partly because of confidence, and this course has completely changed that. I now recognise that I am still the expert in the human-AI relationship and that, with the right guidance and some experimentation, I can become more confident in using it and reaping its benefits, whilst having the processes in place to guard against some of its challenges."
Annie Vincent, Reporting and Guidance Specialist, United Kingdom
Key learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop series, you’ll be able to:
- Understand the basics of generative AI, including models, data, and algorithms
- Diagnose potential issues with AI-generated content, such as hallucinations
- Analyse risks involved in using AI, including privacy, security, and bias
- Develop new methods to generate assessment content with AI
- Develop effective workflows for utilising AI in assessment design
- Plan, design, and generate high-quality formative assessments, including effective distractors and feedback.
Course trainer
Niall McNulty is the Product Lead in Education Futures at Cambridge, where he drives product strategy and innovation at the intersection of AI and education. He develops technology solutions that prepare learners and educators for an AI-integrated future. Niall leads product discovery and development for digital learning tools, including AI-powered content creation platforms and intelligent learning assistants.
He also supports the Cambridge-HP EdTech Fellowship Programme, guiding ministry officials and policymakers on AI integration in education while developing specialised training materials on AI in education for government officials, school leaders and teachers. Additionally, as a member of the HP Futures Council on AI & Teachers, Niall contributes to strategies that help educators engage with AI tools and methodologies across diverse educational contexts, enhancing both teacher productivity and professional development.
FAQs
What is AI’s relationship with assessment?
AI is reshaping the entire educational landscape, impacting everything from students to exam boards, and their relationship with assessment.
In this workshop series, artificial intelligence is framed as a tool designed to support assessment, not replace human expertise, helping to streamline processes, standardise question generation and create varied question types.
Used effectively and safely, it can save time and resources, but it is essential to address potential security, privacy and bias risks.
By applying expert judgement and robust safeguards, AI can enhance assessment design rather than undermine it.
Why train with The Assessment Network?
The Assessment Network at Cambridge is a global community of assessment professionals, committed to equipping practitioners with a clear understanding of core assessment principles and practices. Through accredited training, professional membership, and career development opportunities, we support individuals and organisations in becoming recognised, up-to-date assessment leaders.
We enable positive change by helping practitioners enhance the impact of assessment for learners, offering CPD courses, bespoke solutions, and professional recognition for every challenge and role. Trusted by over 1,000 organisations across 100 countries, and backed by world-class research from the University of Cambridge, we unite professionals who connect, share learning, and stand out as experts in their field.
How much does it cost?
Designing assessments with AI costs £265 or you can receive a 10% discount on your booking as a Member.
I want to register my team, what’s the best way to do this?
If you’re looking to book five or more places on an upcoming workshop or workshop series, you can receive a group discount. Please get in touch for a quote.
How do I register?
If this workshop is currently available use the Book Now button to complete your registration on our booking platform. If the workshop is not available, you can register your interest.
How will I learn?
Live workshops are interactive, practical sessions offered online, either as standalone sessions or as part of a series.
Led by assessment experts, these sessions require live attendance, via our online learning site, providing opportunities for direct guidance and real-time answers to your questions. These practical explorations and discussions with your assessment peers will help transform your assessment practice.
Will I be able to discuss the workshop topic during the session?
You can engage regularly throughout the online workshops via chat boxes, breakout rooms, polls, and quizzes.
What level of English do I need to be able to complete the course?
The course is delivered in English so you are required to have sufficient competence in English to participate in the training. You should have English language competence comparable to Level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). We recommend a minimum requirement of 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System. Further information may be obtained through the IELTS website.
My place on the workshop is now confirmed, what happens next?
Once you’ve completed your booking you’ll receive a confirmation email. Joining instructions for the workshop or series are normally sent after the booking deadline has passed.
What happens if I can't attend one of the sessions?
To receive certification for a workshop series, you can only miss one session.
You’ll be able watch a recording of this missed session, but please note breakout rooms will not be recorded, and attendance is strongly recommended whenever possible.
What kind of certification is available upon completion of the workshop?
You’ll be awarded a Certificate of Attendance from Cambridge University Press & Assessment. It is expected that participants will attend at least two out of three live sessions to be eligible for a Certificate of Attendance at the end of the series.
How many CPD learning hours is this accredited for?
This workshop series is accredited for 6 learning hours. You must meet the attendance requirements to be eligible to receive the learning hours.
The Assessment Network has been awarded Dual Accreditation by the Professional Development Consortium, meaning we are officially recognised as a Provider of Training Excellence, alongside being a trusted provider of fully CPD accredited assessment training activities.
The majority of our professional development courses are also CPD accredited. Accredited courses are clearly marked with the CPD hours available, and a full list can be found on the CPD Standards website.
Some newer workshops and courses may not yet be accredited by the CPD Standards Office. However, as an assured provider of training excellence, all our workshops meet the same rigorous standards as our accredited training.
What can I do with my learning hours?
At The Assessment Network, learning hours from completing professional development courses contribute directly toward earning awards that recognise your assessment expertise. There are two levels of awards, the Assessment Practitioner Award and the Advanced Assessment Practitioner Award.
How long will I have access to the recording/resources after the workshop ends?
Recordings, slides, and any extra resources will be available via the online learning site for 40 days for a standalone workshop or 90 days for a workshop series.
When is the next workshop running?
We aim to run our workshops at least once a year. If the workshop is not currently available to book, please use the register your interest page.