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Specifically, explore the flexible and convenient Personality Profiling and Psychometrics for Managers (Level 3) course, an ideal way to gain a diploma qualification. Whether you aim for further education, improved job prospects, or expanded knowledge, this comprehensive course allows you to prepare thoroughly for exams or careers through home study. Plus, it’s structured to be accessible and beneficial even if you have no prior knowledge in Personality Profiling and Psychometrics for Managers.
Psychometrics, the science of measuring people’s aptitudes and personality traits, has become increasingly integral in organisational settings, particularly in staff selection and development. However, its usage often raises questions among managers, with some finding it fascinating while others remain skeptical. The challenge lies in distinguishing well-established tests with robust statistical foundations from those heavily marketed as commercial products. For managers, who are typically tasked with staff-related decisions but may lack a background in human resources or psychometrics, navigating this landscape can be daunting. This course aims to bridge that gap by offering a comprehensive understanding of personality testing and its underlying theories, empowering managers to make informed decisions.
Designed specifically for managers responsible for staff selection and development, regardless of their HR background, this Certificate course provides a deep dive into personality testing and its ethical implications. It equips participants with the knowledge to discern the range and types of measures available, ensuring they can utilise them effectively while adhering to ethical standards. While the course touches on ability and aptitude testing, its primary focus remains on personality measures, aligning with the needs of managers seeking to enhance their understanding in this domain.
Moreover, the course serves as a stepping stone for individuals considering further qualifications, such as the British Psychological Society-approved Level A and B Certificates in Occupational Assessment, prerequisites for many psychometric tests. By providing foundational knowledge and insights, this course prepares participants for more intensive certification programs, enabling them to delve deeper into the field of psychometrics. Additionally, it offers guidance for those interested in becoming accredited assessors for various commercially provided tests, facilitating informed decision-making regarding career advancement in this area.
The course adopts an “Action Learning” approach, integrating short exercises throughout the modules to reinforce learning. Each module concludes with an assignment, allowing participants to apply their newfound knowledge in practical scenarios. While the course does not carry recognition from specific suppliers or accreditors of psychometric tests, it offers a comprehensive and independent review of the subject tailored to the needs of managers. Overall, it empowers managers to navigate the complexities of personality testing with confidence, enhancing their ability to make strategic decisions in staff selection and development.
Course Key Topics
the Personality Profiling and Psychometrics for Managers (Level 3) course is divided into 5 modules.
Module 1: An Overview for Managers of the Nature, Purpose and Use of Psychometric Testing
This module defines psychometrics, and discusses various attitudes to personality profiling. It briefly introduces ability and aptitude testing in relation to intelligence tests. Emotional Intelligence is also mentioned in the overall context. The course defines personality at this stage.
There is a major section on the importance of ensuring that tests are reliable and valid, to address any doubts about their use. The pitfalls of testing, and scope to “cheat” are also addressed. The use of psychometric tests is justified in comparison with other common selection methods e.g. interviewing. The Module considers the issue of measuring the “value added” by using personality tests. Advice is given on general principles to be followed in the choice of test.
Module 2: The Theoretical Background to Psychometric Testing – An Introduction to Personality Testing for Managers
Module Two aims to summarise from personality theory, a complex and fascinating subject, the key points which it is useful for a manager to know when dealing with psychometrics. The level covers in outline to what a non-psychologist would need to know to qualify in e.g. Level B Occupational Assessment.
The module approaches personality theory under the categories of different theories e.g. physical, psycho-analytical or social learning theory. The aim is to explain these, and highlight their relevance, in an interesting and accessible way. The Module concludes with an introduction to the trait-based model of personality, which is of great importance in personality testing. This is the focus of attention in Module 3. There is also an initial consideration of personality type theories, with an emphasis on personality type indicator tests forming the basis of Module 4. Module 2 concludes with an introduction to “The Big Five”, a model which identifies five over-arching factors of personality e.g. Extraversion and Conformity.
Module 3: The Interpretation and Use of Trait-Based Tests with Focus on 15FQ+
Module 3 takes the student through the process of administering and scoring a typical test, with an emphasis on good practice and an ethical approach. Although it provides a brief comparison of the 16 PF, 15FQ+ and OPP tests, the focus is on the 15FQ+ purely in order to provide specific examples to explain points. The course emphasises the importance of corroborating tendencies indicated by a test e.g. the need to obtain evidence from the respondent to support a high score for Introversion or Social Boldness.
The module concludes with a discussion of the use of trait-based tests, both in terms of their limitations, and as predictors of job performance.
Great care is taken throughout not to promote any particular test, nor to include negative assessments. Students are advised to consult the British Psychological Society if in doubt.
Module 4: The Interpretation and Use of Type Indicator Tests with Focus on the Jung Type Indicator (JTI) and Myers-Briggs MBTI
Starting with a definition of type indicator tests, the course moves on to expand on the theories behind these, building on information covered in Module 2. Brief explanations of test questionnaire design, scoring and interpretation are provided. A major section is included on the 16 personality types developed from the work of Jung. The Module also explains the difference between Myers-Briggs/JTI and Keirsey’s Temperament Sorter. It concludes with an evaluation of type indicator tests with reference to e.g. the Forer Effect, or tendency of people to rate statements as highly accurate descriptors of themselves, when they could equally apply to others. The Assignment provides an opportunity for students to take a type indicator test and discuss the results with their tutor (a qualified assessor). There will be an extra charge to cover the cost of the purchase of the test and scoring procedure.
Module 5: A Review of the Use of Additional “Tools” for Personality Profiling
This module encourages the student to digest information from previous sections, by stressing the basic pattern for trait-based testing to be most suitable for staff selection, whereas type indicator tests are more appropriate for staff development.
The main body of the Module presents a review of a selection of widely-known tools in current use, categorised as: measures of values, preferences, interests and styles e.g. OIP+, VMI and California Personality Inventory (CPI); tools suited to staff development, team-building and constructive working relationships e.g. The SDI, Margerison-McCann Work Wheel; “instruments” designed to meet new developments e.g. for 360 degree appraisal. The student should not attach any significance to the omission of any test from the large number available.
The underlying aim is to enable students to adopt a suitably judicious approach to “tools”, many of which are strongly promoted commercial products but which vary considerably in the extent to which they are “statistically valid”. As already stated, this unit does not favour or reject any specific test. It makes the point that, even if a measure if relatively new and does not have a generally accepted robust theoretical basis, it may have a useful part to play in staff development and team building.
(Please click on the curriculum tab above to see a detailed view of each module)
Course Content
Personality Profiling and Psychometrics for Managers (Level 3) – FREE Starter Pack
How to…. (a series of explainer videos)
Module 1 – An Overview for Managers of the Nature, Purpose and Use of Psychometric Testing
Module 2 – The Theoretical Background to Psychometric Testing – An Introduction to Personality Testing for Managers
Module 3 – The Interpretation and Use of Trait-Based Tests with Focus on 15FQ+
Module 4 – The Interpretation and Use of Type Indicator Tests with Focus on the Jung Type Indicator (JTI) and Myers-Briggs MBTI
Module 5 – A Review of the Use of Additional “Tools” for Personality Profiling
Course Resources
Final Exam
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