This Certificate in Quality Assurance of Assessment programme is designed to equip educators, trainers, assessors, and quality assurance professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to ensure the integrity, fairness, and consistency of assessment practices across educational and vocational settings. Emphasising both theoretical foundations and practical application, the course develops competencies in planning, conducting, monitoring, and improving assessment processes to meet institutional, national, and international quality standards.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of quality assurance frameworks, principles of assessment, and internal and external verification processes. The course also explores ethical considerations, the use of data to enhance assessment quality, and continuous improvement strategies.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the key principles, policies, and standards that underpin quality assurance in assessment.

2. Apply quality assurance procedures to ensure fairness, consistency, validity, and reliability in assessment processes.

3. Evaluate assessment practices and provide constructive feedback to improve quality.

4. Conduct internal quality assurance (IQA) activities, including verification and standardisation.

5. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and legal considerations in assessment and quality assurance.

6. Use data and evidence to support decision-making and continuous improvement in assessment practices.

7. Collaborate effectively with assessors, verifiers, and stakeholders to uphold quality assurance standards.

Learning Process:

The learning process involves the study of resources, the practical application of skills and knowledge, followed by assessment and certification.

Assessment:

The assessment is performed via a selection of multiple-choice or true/false questions.