Who is it for?
Skills in the design and implementation of assessment and development centres are invaluable for:
- HR professionals and talent specialists.
- Internal and external consultants.
- Line managers acting as assessors or centre leads.
- Organisations running graduate, leadership or development programmes.
The programme highlights the crucial contribution of line managers as assessors and sponsors – a group often overlooked when centres are designed.
Course content
- Background to assessment and development centres.
- Defining competence and linking it to business needs.
- Identifying observable, measurable behaviours for each competency.
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Typical assessment activities, such as:
- Group activities and team tasks.
- In-trays / e-trays and case studies.
- Fact-finding and role-plays.
- Presentations and analysis exercises.
- Using personality questionnaires appropriately within centres.
- Critical assessor skills – observing, recording and rating behaviour.
- Running effective wash-up (integration) sessions.
- Centre logistics and administration.
Throughout, the focus is on practical tools you can apply immediately in your own assessment and development centres.
Benefits
- 24/7 worldwide access – study from anywhere.
- No attendance requirement or travel costs.
- Work at your own pace around other commitments.
- Continuous assessment with constructive feedback.
- Practical coaching and discussion via webcam sessions.
- Email and telephone support from experienced assessors.
- Builds a strong platform for further study, including BPS RQTU qualifications.
- Can be combined with the Behavioural Interviewing Skills (BIS) programme for a complete selection and assessment toolkit.
