About the Department:

The Department of Psychology, DDCE, COL, University of Delhi offers students a holistic education in the field of psychology, with an emphasis on creating a strong theoretical basis, critical thinking, research skills, and practical experience. Learners are given the opportunity to advance at their own pace and take a multidisciplinary approach to their education thanks to the flexibility offered by the programme. As a result, it is a programme that is centred on the student and has built-in provisions for adaptability, mobility, and employability.

Certificate Course in Applied Psychometrics and Scale Construction

About the Course: The applied psychometrics and scale creation course offers a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques used in developing and utilizing psychological measurement tools. Psychological research and practice utilize a range of scales and evaluations, and students acquire the skills to develop, assess, and analyse them. The covered subjects include item response theory, factor analysis, item analysis, validity, and reliability. Through a combination of academic knowledge and practical experience, learners gain the necessary skills to create, evaluate, and improve measurement tools used to assess psychological concepts in different contexts.

Mode of Conduction: The classes will be conducted in hybrid mode. Offline classes on weekdays and contact hours on weekends for practice sessions and queries.

Duration: 6 months

Fees: 5000/-   (Fees once paid will not be refunded.)

Eligibility: A bachelor's degree in psychology, education, human resources, or a related field is preferred. Students and professionals from other fields may also apply if the applicant has relevant work experience. Applicants must have a basic proficiency in statistics or research methods and relevant IT tools and software’s.

Job Prospects/ Future Opportunities: The certificate can enhance opportunities in various sectors, including human resources, education, clinical settings, market research, and organizational development. In HR and consultancy, professionals with applied psychometry skills are often involved in employee selection, talent management, and performance evaluation. They may use psychometric assessments for recruitment, training needs analysis, and team development. Professionals may use psychometric assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement within a team or organization. In educational settings, professionals may use psychometric assessments to evaluate students' academic abilities, identify learning disabilities or assess career interests. Professionals can also utilize psychometric tools for career counselling, psychological assessments, and intervention planning. Psychometric tools can be applied in market research to understand consumer behaviour, preferences, and decision-making processes. This information can inform training programs and interventions. Furthermore, the course may enhance skills in statistical analysis, test development, and interpretation of psychometric assessments.

Date Of Commencement: 2^nd April, ‘24

Schedule Of Classes :

Online mode twice a week: 6 to 8 p.m. (on weekdays)

Offline mode: 4 hours once in two weeks (on weekends)

No. of Seats: On first come first serve basis, 40 students per batch. (If the number of students exceeds, second batch will be created)

Assessment:

• Two level of assessment shall be taken.
• Assessments will be held online.
• Level 1 – Assessment will be based on the project work on item working and item difficulty.
• Level 2 - Assessment will be based on videos and practice sessions.