About the Course

For the purpose of understanding and measuring psychological traits such as attitude, aptitude, intelligence, personality etc of an individual, psychometrics is used as a standardised method which is gaining importance in the present time. The applied psychometrics and scale construction course offers a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques used in conduction, developing and utilizing psychological measurement tools across various settings. In Psychometrics, various scales and assessments are used. This course will enable the learner to understand its uses across various settings and learn its conduction and evaluation. This course will also enable the learner to construct effective tools as per their requirements, assess its reliability and validity and understand various other nuances of its creation.

This course through a combination of academic knowledge and practical experience will allow the learners to gain the necessary skills to create, evaluate, and improve measurement tools used to assess psychological concepts across different contexts.

Mode of Classes

Online

Duration

48 hours (3 classes in a week , 2 hours each day)

Fees

5000 (Fees once paid will not be refunded.)

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Human Resourse. A bachelor's degree in psychology, education, human resources, or a related field is preferred. Students and professionals from other fields may also apply if the applicant has relevant work experience. Applicants must have a basic proficiency in statistics or research methods and relevant IT tools and software.

Job Prospects/ Future Opportunities

This certificate course will help enhance opportunities in various sectors, including human resources, education, clinical settings, market research, and organizational development. In HR and consultancy, professionals with applied psychometric skills are often involved in employee selection, talent management, and performance evaluation. They may use psychometric assessments for recruitment, training needs analysis, and team development. Professionals may use psychometric assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement within a team or an organization. In educational settings, professionals may use psychometric assessments to evaluate students' academic abilities, identify learning disabilities or assess career interests. Professionals can also utilize psychometric tools for career counselling, psychological assessments, and intervention planning. Psychometric tools can be applied in market research to understand consumer behaviour, preferences, and decision-making processes. This information can inform training programs and interventions. Furthermore, the course may also enhance skills in statistical analysis, test development, and interpretation of psychometric assessments.

Date Of Commencement

19-01-2025

Schedule Of Classes

2nd batch has started on 19/01/2025.

Assessment

MCQ	30
Project Work	40
Attendance	10
Viva	20
Total	100

Attendance

If attendance is 85% or above: 10

If attendance is 70% to 85%:  8

If attendance is 60% to 70%:  6

If attendance is 50% to 60%:  4

If attendance is  less than 50%: 0

 

Eligibility:

Minimum 40 marks out of 100 is the eligibility criteria for providing certificates to the students.

All assessments must be attempted by the student to be eligible for the certificates.

Time Table

Days of Week	Class Timing	Mode of conduct
Wednesday  Saturday & Sunday	7:00pm to 9:00pm 5:30pm to 7:30pm	Online Mode.
Commencement of Classes	1st Batch  December, 2024(completed). 2nd Batch 19th January, 2025.