Certified Master Assessment Center Designer

Become a globally recognized expert in designing and managing Assessment Centers.


The Master Assessment Center Designer Certification is an intensive, practice-driven program that equips HR and OD professionals with the advanced tools to design, deliver, and evaluate Assessment and Development Centers aligned with ISO and BPS standards.

Across three immersive days, participants explore the full lifecycle of Assessment Center design — from competency mapping and psychometrics to assessor calibration, logistics planning, and feedback delivery. Through real-world exercises, simulations, and collaborative projects, they learn to build assessment systems that are scientifically valid, fair, and strategically aligned with organizational goals.


Program Highlights


  • Foundations & Science of Assessment Centers: Understand behavioral and trait theories, construct and predictive validity, and the principles behind successful center design.

  • Competency Frameworks & Psychometrics: Develop tailored competency models, link them to business needs, and apply psychometric tools for fairness and accuracy.

  • Design & Delivery: Create exercises, reports, and schedules; manage assessors; and utilize digital tools for seamless execution.

  • Quality & Feedback: Monitor reliability, ensure compliance with international standards, and master evidence-based feedback techniques.


Capstone Project


Participants conclude with a Capstone Assessment Center Design Project, demonstrating mastery through a full end-to-end design aligned with best-practice standards.

Mohamed El-Shafie

Senior Consultant with over 20 years of experience in project management and technology strategy.

Training content

Day 1: Exploring Assessment Center Foundations

1. Understanding Assessment Centers

75 min

2. Exploring the Science of Assessment Centers

75 min

3. Understanding Competency Frameworks

75 min

4. Introducing Psychometrics

75 min

5. Designing the ISO-Aligned Assessment Center Process

75 min

Day 2: Planning Assessment Centers

1. Identifying Needs and Mapping Competencies

75 min

2. Designing Exercises and Reports

75 min

3. Selecting and Calibrating Assessors and Briefing Participants

75 min

4. Planning Logistics and Scheduling

75 min

5. Creating Daily Schedules and Contingency Plans

75 min

Day 3: Delivering and Reviewing Assessment Centers

1. Structuring Assessor Observation and Note-Taking

75 min

2. Evaluating Assessor Scoring and Reporting

75 min

3. Designing Effective Feedback Processes

75 min

4. Monitoring Assessment Center Quality

75 min

5. Reviewing Capstone Guidelines

75 min

Capstone Project

1. Capstone Project

1 week

Training objectives

This course aims to equip the participants with the required tools to:

  • Manage assessment and development centers process end-to-end

  • Design assessment and development centers

  • Deliver assessment and development centers

  • Prepare assessment and development reports

  • Conduct candidate feedback sessions

Who Should Attend

Ideal for HR and Talent Management professional interested in creation, design and delivery of assessment and development centers.

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USD

2,400

Modules

15

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration:

24 hours

Location:

In-person

Certificate:

Upon completion of the course

Register now

Register before 10 November 2025 and get 10% discount for early registrations.


Receive 10% group discount with 3+ participants.