Occupational Assessments, commonly known as psychometric tests, are meticulously crafted, powerful tools. They offer objective evaluations of psychological attributes that are vital for work performance. Leveraging these assessments for people-centric strategies can greatly amplify individual, team, and organisational outcomes.

However, the true benefits are realised only when assessments are used competently. Selecting the appropriate tool, with the right properties, for the task is essential. In additiona, the use of these tools is equally vital, ensuring their proficient, ethical, and effective application. At Podium, as responsible test providers, we're committed to ensuring our test users possess the expertise and competence to excel in this.

For those with no prior test user qualification or experience, we can offer a range of accessible and achievable training options.

Podium Access Course (PAC)

The PAC takes you on a learning journey. From introducing you to the science of psychology that sits behind testing we’ll help you understand the importance of the individual differences in psychological attributes that describe us all.

We’ll help you understand how to choose which test to use, options for delivering that test to test takers and how to understand and use the results effectively. We’ll establish an ethical framework to ensure your test practice is fair and inclusive.

The PAC is available entirely via e-learning or with taught options for maximum flexibility and accessibility.

Professional Test User Training Certificates

Introduced well over 25 years ago, the Certificates of Competence in Occupational Test Use, originally known as BPS Level A & B, have become the recognised "gold standard" for test user training.

Open to and accessible by professionals from a wide range of people related disciplines, from HR, Learning and Development to Coaching, Guidance and Career Counselling, those Level A and B Qualifications are now known as the EFPA (Level 2) Occupational Test User Certificates, Test User Ability (TUA) and Test User Personality (TUP).

Because our Verified Assessor has over 20 years’ experience in delivering this training globally, Podium can help you achieve both Test User Ability (TUA) and Test Personality (TUP) quickly and efficiently whilst building real knowledge and true competence applicable to today’s practical use of tests.

The PAC described above acts as the foundation module for the TUA and TUP Certificates. Thereafter, we have a range of flexible training delivery options to meet your needs as an individual or across your organisation.

We can offer TUA and TUP entirely virtually through our blended learning option. You can start at any time as an individual learner or we can offer a course to a cohort of learners from your organisation who study and are supported together. This Virtual Course gives access via our LMS to 6 modules, divided into 12 e-Learning Units culminating in a practical exercise to demonstrate competence. You will be supported in completing worksheets which capture your knowledge and competence to provide the evidence needed for Certification. With each Unit lasting between 20 and 30 minutes, and the final exercise being achievable immediately, there are no delays to your success and certification. Tutor support is offered via web meeting workshops to answer your questions or provide support you need. The LMS also provides a messaging facility to maintain contact with your tutor throughout.