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| Learn the Concepts and Principles of Testing and Assessment from the Industry Experts |
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The CPS Seminar Series consists of nine Testing and Assessment Seminars. Classes are limited to 25 participants, for maximized
personal attention – so we recommend early registration. The nine one-day sessions are:
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| Who Should Attend? |
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| These seminars are designed to assist
the HR community master core proficiencies in testing and assessment. Entry-level
analysts will strengthen existing skills and learn new competencies. Journey-level
professionals will expand their current level of expertise. CPS seminars are presented
by industry experts who have extensive experience in job analysis and test development.
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| Schedule and Registration |
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| Please click here to view the current schedule and online registration form. All seminars begin at 9:00 am and end around 4:00 pm. A continental breakfast and lunch are provided. |
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| Pricing |
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Cost for the one-day training is $239. Participants who register for 3 or
more classes at once or agencies registering 3 or more people for the same
class will receive a discounted rate of $199 per seminar. Registration
fees are non-refundable for no-shows or cancellations.
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| Seminars |
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Assessment Centers
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The CPS Assessment Center seminar gives the HR professional a rare glimpse into the workings of the assessment
center process. The presentation begins with discussions centered on the assessment center professional guidelines
and ethical considerations and moves into the organizational issues of implementing an assessment center including
job analysis, assessment dimensions, and the various assessment center models that are used in the profession.
Additionally, the presenters will discuss assessor management including selection of assessors, training assessors,
various models of training, behavioral recording, classification and evaluation. Assessment center scoring is also
addressed as well as a discussion of candidate feedback. This seminar concludes with a discussion of trends and new
developments as well as steps to take in defending an assessment center process.
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Interview Construction and Administration
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The CPS Interview Construction and Administration Seminar is designed for both the entry and
journey-level HR professionals who are interested in acquiring new interviewing skills or
enhancing existing skills. The seminar begins with a brief review of the exam-planning process,
and a discussion of when an interview may be the appropriate measure. The seminar reviews
interview question formats and types of questions used in interviews. Developing interview
questions and the corresponding rating criteria is also addressed as well as topics such as
administration and scoring, documentation, and common interviewing errors to avoid.
Throughout the presentation, time is given for discussion and brief practical exercises
for participants to practice the skills discussed.
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Job Analysis
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The CPS Job Analysis Seminar gives HR professionals the tools to describe jobs, document job
requirements, and support test development. The class begins with a brief definition of the job
analysis process and a discussion as to why it’s necessary in the test development process. The seminar then
proceeds to cover writing knowledge, skill, ability, and task statements – including
identifying, selecting, and training subject-matter experts. The seminar also addresses
construction of the questionnaire – including directions, demographics, and rating scales.
The final part of the presentation discusses sampling, analysis of questionnaire data, task-KSA
linkage, and test method-KSA linkage. This seminar includes practical exercises designed to aid
the individual in using his or her knowledge to describe, document, and develop assessment materials.
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Measures of Training and Experience
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The CPS Measures of Training and Experience seminar introduces the HR professional to a methodology
that has become a popular employment testing technique as employers strive to find low-cost and efficient
approaches to assessing candidate qualifications. This seminar will address the most common models for
measuring candidates' prior training and experience. Advantages and disadvantages of the various training
and experience models will be discussed as well as issues related to validity, reliability, instrument
development, and scoring. Through a combination of lecture, discussion, and individual and group exercises,
participants will gain an understanding of the approaches used to evaluate training and experience.
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Multiple Choice Item Writing
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The CPS Item Writing Seminar instructs all levels of HR professionals in the fundamentals of
item writing. The seminar begins with an overview of the examination development process,
including identification of appropriate content and reference materials. The discussion
continues with a review of the attributes of a well-developed test (such as validity,
reliability, fairness, and practicality). The seminar continues by covering types of
items and focus on multiple-choice items, standards for writing items and levels of item
complexity. The seminar closes with a discussion of the parts of an item and suggestions
for writing multiple-choice items. Thoughtfully selected, practical exercises are interspersed
with lecture to give attendees experience in multiple choice item writing and item writing issues.
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Pass Points-Practical, Defensible, & Job-Related
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The CPS Pass Point Setting Seminar provides the HR professional with an overview of the often overlooked
importance of setting pass points and provides useful strategies in setting job-related, defensible pass points.
This presentation begins with an introduction to the concept of minimal competency leading into a review of
legal and professional guidelines related to the use of pass points in employment testing. The presentation
also discusses competency-based pass point procedures for a variety of assessment methods. Through a combination
of lecture, handouts, and exercises, participants are provided with a methodology for establishing pass points
that encompasses levels of competency, test statistics and adverse impact considerations.
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Recruitment and Selection Planning: Concepts and Considerations
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This course offers participants an introduction and discussion of the critical aspects of planning job-related,
effective selection/examination processes and recruitment efforts. Through a combination of lecture, hands-on
activities, and discussion, participants will explore the concepts of selection planning and the effective use
of the “tools in our selection toolboxes,” as well as introduce the principles of scoring models in selection
process design and outcomes. As a proactive, marketing endeavor, the traditions of classic recruitment are
discussed and challenged given the state of today’s workplace and marketplace. Weaving the two topics together,
the course explores how selection planning affects and is influenced by recruitment initiatives, challenges, and
current realities. This session offers best practices and real-world examples to maximize an organization’s
selection planning and recruitment efforts.
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Selection Basics: Pass-point Setting and Beyond
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The CPS Selection Basics Seminar provides HR professionals with a basic overview of selection as well
as the steps required to competently select employees. The seminar begins with an introduction to
testing – describing the concept of testing, validity, and the professional and legal
guidelines under which testing professionals work. Several different methods of assessment are
discussed within the context of development, administration, and appropriate use.
The next topic is exam planning – matching the appropriate
selection instrument to the job. This includes methods of combining test results and weighting of the
various test parts. Once the test has been administered, establishing a pass point becomes the
most significant issue. Pass-point setting discussion includes case law, methods for setting
pass-points, and adverse impact issues. The final topic is the appropriate use of test data,
confidentiality issues, and the utility of using tests in selection. Brief practical exercises
are used to help participants practice their newfound skills.
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Situational Judgment Tests – Tapping Qualifications and Fit
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The CPS Situational Judgment Test Seminar provides HR professionals with an overview of the design
and use of situational judgment tests in the examination process and the value of this style of candidate
assessment. Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs) and SJT items afford the employer a means to gauge the fit
of a candidate’s qualifications and skill set to the requirements of the job in an efficient, cost-effective
manner. This seminar begins with an introduction to SJT items and testing, detailing the concept of fidelity
in testing and identifying the characteristics and expected behavior of SJT-type testing. Following, a
methodology for developing SJT items is introduced, as well as a structured means of identifying appropriate
content and KSAs to measure with SJT testing. Participants will have the opportunity to develop and refine SJT
items with hands-on exercises, and through a combination of these exercises, lecture, and handouts, participants
will be provided with a methodology for developing and integrating SJT testing in their selection/examination programs.
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Test and Item Analysis
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The CPS Test and Item Analysis Seminar provides HR professionals an understanding of relevant
test and item statistics, how they’re derived, and how they can be used to describe the
functioning of a multiple-choice written test. The seminar begins with a brief overview of
basic statistical concepts such as reliability, validity, central tendency, and heterogeneity.
The seminar continues by focusing on test statistics such as mean, standard deviation,
standard error of measurement, and the 80% rule as applied to test results. The
final section of the seminar reviews statistics, as they relate to individual items to evaluate
item and distractor performance. Practical exercises are interspersed with lecture to assist
with the learning process.
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For more information or to register for a seminar, please contact
Amy Bigone at (916) 263-1800
ext 3004 or email
amyb@cps.ca.gov.
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