Assessment Center: Plan and Run Employee Assessment Centre

Course Overview

• Course Title: Assessment Center: Plan and Run Employee Assessment Centre
• Instructor: Mike Pritula
• Target Audience:
  • HR Professionals & Talent Acquisition Managers
  • Recruiters & Selection Specialists
  • Learning & Development (L&D) Specialists
  • Assessment Center Consultants & Facilitators
  • Organizational Development (OD) & Performance Management Experts
  • Psychologists & Behavioral Science Professionals
  • HR Tech & AI Enthusiasts
• Prerequisites:
  • Basic understanding of HR, recruitment, or talent management is helpful but not required.
  • Interest in competency-based evaluation, leadership assessment, and employee selection.
  • No prior experience with assessment centers needed, but familiarity with structured interviews or psychometric testing is a plus.
  • An open mind to explore best practices from leading providers like SHL, Korn Ferry, Hogan, and Aon.
  • Willingness to analyze case studies, role-play scenarios, and assessment simulations.
  • Eagerness to learn digital and AI-driven assessment center tools used by top global companies.
  • Ability to participate in exercises and apply concepts in real-world HR or consulting settings.
  • No special software required—all materials, templates, and tools will be provided within the course.

Curriculum Highlights

• Key Topics Covered:
  • Understand the Fundamentals of Assessment Centers
  • Master Competency-Based Evaluations
  • Develop Assessment Exercises
  • Conduct Job Analysis & Competency Mapping
  • Train & Manage Assessors
  • Execute an Assessment Center
  • Use Psychometric & Behavioral Testing Tools
  • Apply Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Improve Candidate & Employee Experience
  • Mitigate Bias & Enhance Objectivity
  • Optimize Leadership & Talent Development
  • Align Assessment Centers with Business Goals
  • Implement Digital & Virtual Assessment Centers
  • Measure ROI & Continuous Improvement
• Key Skills Learned:
  • Design competency frameworks aligned with industry standards
  • Create situational judgment tests (SJTs), case studies, role plays, in-basket exercises, and behavioral interviews
  • Apply structured job analysis techniques
  • Implement best practices for training assessors
  • Plan and run assessment centers effectively
  • Integrate SHL, Watson-Glaser, Hogan, and DISC assessments
  • Analyze assessment results for hiring, succession planning, and leadership development
  • Provide feedback and ensure fairness in assessment processes
  • Use scientifically validated rating scales and observer training techniques
  • Identify high-potential employees and build leadership pipelines
  • Ensure assessments contribute to workforce planning, engagement, and organizational success
  • Explore AI-powered and remote assessment tools
  • Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to track assessment effectiveness and business impact

Course Format

• Duration: 2.5 hours on-demand video
• Format: Self-paced online course
• Resources:
  • 6 downloadable resources
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Closed captions
  • Audio description in existing audio
  • Certificate of completion