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An Introduction to the Assessment of People at Work

Dominique D, Fadzayi Guri, Martyn Clayden, Evie Michailidis, and Sophie Ward

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of assessment in the workplace. It is part of the MSc Business and Organisational Psychology, which is accredited by the Association for Business Psychology. Please note that the individuals detailed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below, are current staff members and may be subject to change.

Topics Covered

The history of assessing people at work – how, when and why?
The role of legislation and ethics.
A brief overview of the employee cycle in relation to assessment.
A brief overview of pre-selection and selection methods.
Different types of reliability and validity.
The difference between recruitment, selection and development.
A brief overview of assessment for development.

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Foundational overview of workplace assessment

According to learners, this course offers an excellent foundational understanding of workplace assessment. Many found the modules well-structured and the content presented clearly, especially regarding ethical considerations, reliability and validity, and the historical context. It's considered highly relevant to HR professionals, providing a solid introduction to pre-selection methods and the employee cycle. While praised for its introductory nature, some noted its theoretical focus and desired more practical applications or hands-on advice, suggesting it offers less depth for advanced learners and is better suited for beginners.

Highly pertinent for professionals in human resources and organizational development.

"Fantastic course! The content is highly relevant to my work in HR."

"Highly recommend for HR professionals or anyone in organizational development."

"Highly valuable for anyone considering a career in this area."

Serves as a perfect starting point for those new to the field.

"It's a great starting point for anyone new to the field, and even served as a good refresher for me."

"For an 'introduction', it does a good job."

"Probably better for complete beginners."

Provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to key assessment concepts.

"This course provided an excellent foundational understanding of assessment in the workplace. The modules were well-structured and the content was presented clearly."

"Excellent and comprehensive introduction to the topic. The material is well-organized, and I particularly benefited from the segments on different types of reliability and validity."

"A concise and informative course. It covers the essential concepts of workplace assessment."

Offers strong theoretical background but lacks in-depth practical application.

"I was hoping for more hands-on advice for actual assessment design or implementation. The legal and ethical parts were good, but felt a bit dry at times."

"Good overview of assessment... wished there were more practical examples or case studies. Overall, a solid introduction, not enough depth for advanced learners."

"My main feedback would be to expand on the practical application of these concepts."

"Was hoping for more practical content. While it covered the topics listed, it felt very high-level."

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Provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field of educational measurement and assessment. It covers a wide range of topics, including the development and validation of assessment instruments, the interpretation of assessment data, and the use of assessment to improve teaching and learning.

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