University of Leicester

Psychometric Test User Training CPD

University of Leicester

Course overview

During this course, you will take the Assistant Test User course, then choose to take one or both of Occupational Test User: Ability or Occupational Test User: Personality. All three courses have online portfolios for you to complete, including multiple choice questions and case study questions. Each course will have different assessment methods: There are no entry requirements; however a background in HR, recruitment, or psychology would be beneficial.

There are no English language requirements although a good grasp of the English language would be beneficial. This qualification is highly valuable for professionals working in HR departments, employment agencies or Occupational Psychology consultancies offering testing services, whose role involves testing for personnel selection, development or career guidance and advice. When you successfully complete this course you will have: CPD is an essential element of career development and helps to enhance job prospects.

Whether you're an employee looking to get ahead or an employer keen to develop the capabilities of your workforce, studying a CPD course with us will bring the resources of a leading University to your organisation.

Key highlights

  • Starts with the Assistant Test User course
  • Choose Occupational Test User: Ability, Personality, or both
  • Assessed through online portfolios with multiple choice questions
  • Portfolios include case study questions
  • Covers testing for personnel selection, development and career guidance

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements; however a background in HR, recruitment, or psychology would be beneficial.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    You are entitled to a discount of 20% of the new course fee.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Chancellor's International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000
  • Chancellor’s International Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000
  • Chevening Scholarship

  • Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship

  • Choral Scholarships at Leicester Cathedral

    Leicester Cathedral offers three Choral Scholarships of £1,000 each year to University of Leicester students (undergraduates or postgraduates).

    Up to £1,000
  • Distance Learning (DL) Sanctuary Awards

  • Distance Learning Merit Scholarship

    The awards available are: MA: £800, PGDip: £500, PGCert: £300

  • Family Loyalty Discount

    10% discount on the tuition fee for each year of your course.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • International Citizens of Change Scholarship

    A £10,000 tuition fee discount will be awarded to 10 undergraduate international fee-paying students starting an undergraduate programme in September 2026 for each year of their course for up to three years.

    Up to £10,000
  • International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

    International Merit Scholarship worth a tuition fee discount of £5,000.

  • International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    This merit-based scholarship, worth £5,000 per year, is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree at the University of Leicester who achieve or exceed the academic grades outlined.

  • International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver

  • Leicester Postgraduate Partnership Scholarship

    Enjoy a 20% fee discount on a selection of postgraduate taught courses at either University of Leicester or De Montfort University.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Music Scholarship

    Music Scholarships of £500 are available for the academic year to cover the cost of music lessons for student musicians who are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any subject.

    Up to £500
  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Each Sanctuary Scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver, and a support package to be confirmed following assessment with our Welfare Service.

  • Sports Scholarships - The Talented Athlete Award

    Financial contribution on agreed items up to £500 (e.g., travel expenses, equipment, specialist coaching, nutritional advice).

Careers this course leads to

  • HR officer
  • Recruitment consultant
  • Occupational psychology consultant
  • Careers adviser
  • Talent assessment specialist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £650; £850; £1,450 | International: £650; £850; £1,450

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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