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Micro-credential certification in Psychological Testing SIQ4053 (DIPPSY)

Overview: 

This course aims to introduce students to the principles and practice of psychological assessment. The course will focus on a small number of widely used norm-referenced tests of intellectual ability, work aptitudes, personality, vocational interests, attitudes and values, and how these tests are used individually and in combination as part of psychological assessment in organisations.

Programme Fee

Awarding Body: 

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the Africa Open Learning Platform. 

Endorsement & Recognition: 


This programme is recognized and endorsed by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA), established under the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act of 2005. 

Discipline: 
Psychology
Entry Requirements: 
Entry Requirements - No 
Age Experience - 23 Years Above 
Language Proficiency - Yes 
Numeracy Proficiency - No 
Pre-requisites - No
Contents: 
  1. Psychological Testing And Assessment
  2. Historical, Cultural, And Legal/Ethical Considerations
  3. A Statistics Refresher of Tests And Testing
  4. Reliability, Validity and Utility
  5. Test Development
  6. The Assessment Of Intelligence
  7. The Assessment Of Personality
  8. Clinical And Counseling Assessment
  9. Neuropsychological Assessment
  10. Assessment, Careers, And Business
  11. Writing an assessment report
  12. Communicate with Client
Assessments: 

Coursework - 60%
Exam - 40%

Credit Transfer: 
Upon successful completion of this Micro-credential certification in Psychological Testing (DIPPSY), students will be able to transfer grades and credits into the following programme(s):
  1. Diploma in Psychology
Continuing Education: 

Upon successful completion of this Diploma in Psychology programme and meeting the necessary entry requirements, students will be able to progress into the following programme(s):

  1. Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
Career Opportunities: 

Human Resource Executive and Psychology Teaching Assistant