MODULE 2 | DESIGNING CENTRES (part 2)

The purpose of Module 2 is to lay the foundation for participants to design and develop an Assessment Centre (AC) that will meet the important components required for AC validity. In addition, practitioners will have a solid platform to support practical initiatives with their clients.

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 THE AIM OF THIS MODULE IS TO TRANSFER SUFFICIENT SKILLS SO THAT, WITH PRACTICE, THE PARTICIPANTS ARE ON THE ROAD TO COMPETENCE. ​ COURSE OUTCOMES ​ 

• Being able to practically implement stage 1 (Analysis) and stage 2 (Design and Development) of the AC Design Model
• Being able to build a business case for an AC
• Being able to identify competencies and simulations for use during the AC
• Being able to compile an AC Blueprint that can be followed for AC development
• Knowing how to involve the appropriate stakeholders during the design and development of the AC
• Having a basic understanding of designing and developing simulations and simulation documentation
• Being able to design the simulation sequence during the AC
• Knowing how to compile an AC Administration Manual and AC Technical Manual
• Being able to deliver a fully functional AC ready for implementation
• Being able to design and develop an AC with ethics in mind.

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 COURSE CONTENT ​ 

Part 2 (Synchronous Practical Facilitated Session) – successful completion of part 1 is mandatory before attending part 2: Knowing the theory is not enough to be competent in designing and developing an AC. During this 2-day facilitated session participants need to practically implement the steps in stages one and two of the AC Design Model. This entails physically designing and developing an AC for a fictitious client.​

 TARGET GROUPS ​ 

Participants attending Module 2 should at least have attended an Assessment Centre and have a basic understanding of what an Assessment Centre entails. If participants have not yet attended an AC, arrangements can be made for the participants to attend a virtual assessment centre at an additional cost. The typical target audience for Module 2 is:

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• Industrial and Organisational Psychologists
• Psychometrists
• People working in Human Resources or Training and Development departments
• Anyone with a solid background in Human Behaviour