CPD training courses

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.

This series of two interactive online workshops will explore how generative AI tools can be incorporated within our assessments.

Gain a clear understanding of grading and the different approaches to setting and maintaining a grading standard.

Understand key principles underpinning effective assessment including validity, reliability, and fairness. Improve your assessment knowledge and challenge your assumptions. Courses available: On-demand | 1 Jun-2 Aug 2026 | 14 Sep-15 Nov 2026

This interactive workshop will introduce some key ideas underpinning validity and validation, and will offer practical ideas for validating your assessments to check their overall quality.

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

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

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