Assessment Center: Plan and Run Employee Evaluation Centre
What you'll learn
- Understand the Fundamentals of Assessment Centers – Learn the purpose, structure, and benefits of assessment centers in recruitment and talent management.
- Master Competency-Based Evaluations – Design competency frameworks aligned with industry standards like SHL, Korn Ferry, Hogan, and OPQ32.
- Develop Assessment Exercises – Create situational judgment tests (SJTs), case studies, role plays, in-basket exercises, and behavioral interviews.
- Conduct Job Analysis & Competency Mapping – Apply structured job analysis techniques to identify critical competencies for different roles.
- Train & Manage Assessors – Implement best practices for training assessors, ensuring reliable, unbiased, and structured evaluations.
- Execute an Assessment Center – Plan and run assessment centers effectively, ensuring a smooth candidate experience and accurate evaluations.
- Use Psychometric & Behavioral Testing Tools – Integrate SHL, Watson-Glaser, Hogan, and DISC assessments for deeper candidate insights.
- Apply Data-Driven Decision Making – Analyze assessment results to improve hiring, succession planning, and leadership development.
- Improve Candidate & Employee Experience – Learn how to provide feedback and ensure fairness in assessment processes.
- Mitigate Bias & Enhance Objectivity – Use scientifically validated rating scales and observer training techniques.
- Optimize Leadership & Talent Development – Apply assessment insights to identify high-potential employees and build leadership pipelines.
- Align Assessment Centers with Business Goals – Ensure assessments contribute to workforce planning, engagement, and organizational success.
- Implement Digital & Virtual Assessment Centers – Explore AI-powered and remote assessment tools used by top global companies.
- Measure ROI & ContinuDeliver Effective Post-Asous Improvement – Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to track assessment effectiveness and business impact.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of HR, recruitment, or talent management is helpful but not required.
- Interest in competency-based evaluation, leadership assessment, and employee selection.
- No prior experience with assessment centers needed, but familiarity with structured interviews or psychometric testing is a plus.
- An open mind to explore best practices from leading providers like SHL, Korn Ferry, Hogan, and Aon.
- Willingness to analyze case studies, role-play scenarios, and assessment simulations.
- Eagerness to learn digital and AI-driven assessment center tools used by top global companies.
- Ability to participate in exercises and apply concepts in real-world HR or consulting settings.
- No special software required—all materials, templates, and tools will be provided within the course.
Description
Mastering Assessment Center: Design, Execution & Talent Evaluation
Course Description
The Assessment Center is one of the most effective methods for evaluating employees and candidates based on competencies, potential, and role suitability. Used by leading providers such as SHL, Korn Ferry, Aon, Hogan Assessments, and DDI, this method helps organizations make data-driven talent decisions.
This course provides a comprehensive guide to designing, implementing, and managing an Assessment Center, from job analysis and competency evaluation to stakeholder management and post-assessment reporting. Whether you’re an HR professional, recruiter, or consultant, you’ll gain practical tools to conduct high-impact assessments aligned with PMQ, DISC, OPQ32, Watson-Glaser, Hogan, and other widely used competency-based frameworks.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understand the fundamentals of an Assessment Center, including its purpose, validity, and structure.
- Develop assessment exercises and competency models used by top firms like SHL, Hogan, and Korn Ferry.
- Master role analysis and competency mapping to create targeted assessments.
- Train and manage assessors effectively to ensure consistency and reliability in evaluations.
- Conduct behavioral assessments and structured interviews to measure skills and leadership potential.
- Utilize assessment tools like psychometric tests, situational judgment tests (SJTs), case studies, and role plays.
- Manage post-assessment feedback and talent development planning based on results.
- Apply assessment insights to recruitment, leadership development, and succession planning.
Who Should Enroll?
• HR Professionals & Talent Acquisition Managers – Implement assessment centers for hiring, promotions, and talent evaluation.
• Recruiters & Selection Specialists – Use behavioral assessment techniques to identify top-performing candidates.
• Learning & Development (L&D) Specialists – Design competency-based training and leadership development programs.
• Assessment Center Consultants & Facilitators – Learn how to structure and lead an effective assessment process.
• Organizational Development (OD) & Performance Management Experts – Use assessment insights to drive employee engagement and workforce planning.
• Psychologists & Behavioral Science Professionals – Apply personality assessments, cognitive ability tests, and structured role simulations.
• HR Tech & AI Enthusiasts – Explore AI-driven assessment tools used in digital and virtual assessment centers.
Course Structure & Modules:
This program consists of six in-depth classes, covering the full lifecycle of an Assessment Center, from planning to execution and reporting.
Class 1. What is an Assessment Centre?
What is the essence of assessment centre technology?
Key features
Origins of assessment centres
Growth of Assessment Centres
Where to start
Validity of Assessment Centers
How to justify the need for an assessment centre
Is it worth engaging consultants?
Evolution of Assessment Centres
Class 2. Identification of the job requirement
Job analysis
Ways of analysing work
What assessment competences to include
Class 3. Developing the content of the Assessment Centre and planning the assessment
Assessment centre memorandum
Competence and exercise matrix
Types of exercises
Exercise options
Exercise design
Other assessment methods: interviews and tests
Evaluation planning
How many experts are involved in the assessment
Scheduling of the Assessment Centre
Class 4: Training of assessment observers (assessors)
How to choose observers
How many to choose
Characteristics of an assessor
How to train them
Observer report form
Class 5. Conducting an Assessment Centre
Opening of the session
Briefing of observers and participants
Conducting the exercises
Quality control
Conclusion of the evaluation
Discussion of assessment results with observers
Class 6. Actions after the Assessment Centre
Results report
Feedback to participants
Feedback from participants
Drawing up a development plan
Checking how the evaluation went (validation)
Why Take This Course?
- Learn from an Industry Expert – Taught by Mike Pritula, a recognized leader in HR assessments & talent evaluation.
- Practical Tools & Templates – Includes assessment checklists, competency models & scoring guides.
- Hands-On Learning – Engage in real-world exercises & behavioral evaluation techniques.
- Certification Upon Completion – Earn a diploma to showcase your expertise in assessment center execution.
Enroll Today & Master the Art of Assessment Centers!
Want to implement world-class assessment centers in your organization? This course provides everything you need—from designing assessment exercises to post-evaluation feedback—to ensure accurate, fair, and strategic talent decisions.
Enroll now and take your talent assessment skills to the next level!
Who this course is for:
- HR Professionals & Talent Acquisition Managers – Improve hiring accuracy by integrating competency-based assessments, structured interviews, and behavioral evaluations.
- Recruiters & Selection Specialists – Learn how to design and implement assessment center exercises for fair and data-driven hiring decisions.
- Learning & Development (L&D) Specialists – Apply assessment insights to identify skill gaps and create impactful training programs.
- Assessment Center Consultants & Facilitators – Develop high-quality assessment processes used by leading organizations like SHL, Korn Ferry, Hogan, and Aon.
- Organizational Development (OD) & Performance Management Experts – Use assessment center results to drive employee engagement, succession planning, and leadership development.
- Corporate Training & Leadership Development Professionals – Evaluate and coach high-potential employees using validated assessment techniques.
- Business Owners & Executives – Ensure strategic decision-making by assessing leadership potential and building strong management teams.
- Industrial & Organizational (I/O) Psychologists – Implement behavioral assessment frameworks, psychometric testing, and competency mapping.
- HR Tech & AI Enthusiasts – Explore digital assessment center tools, AI-driven evaluations, and remote competency assessments.
- Startup Founders & Growth-Stage Companies – Develop structured hiring and promotion frameworks for scaling talent acquisition and workforce planning.
- Managers & Team Leaders – Learn how to assess team performance, identify leadership qualities, and optimize employee engagement.
- HR Consultants & Coaches – Offer comprehensive talent assessment solutions to clients by mastering assessment center methodologies.
- University Career Services & Academic Professionals – Train students and young professionals on job readiness and competency-based hiring processes.
- Government & Public Sector HR Leaders – Apply assessment methodologies for fair and objective hiring in public institutions.
- Anyone Interested in Talent Assessment & HR Analytics – Gain expertise in data-driven hiring, leadership potential analysis, and employee evaluation.
Instructor
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Meet Mike Pritula: #1 Udemy HR Instructor, Investor and Mike Pritula Academy founder
★ Built HR for Wargaming | Preply | iDeals | PeopleForce and more
★ Brought HRCI and SHRM certification to more than 10 countries
★ Founded the World's first and biggest HR online Academy with 135 online courses in 5 languages and 175 countries
★ Worked with Randford, Deloitte, EY, HAY group, Korn-Ferry and other consultants on numerous HR projects
★ Udemy shareholder
Why Should You Learn From Me?
I am not just an instructor; I’m a proven leader who has transformed HR and operational strategies across industries. Over the past 20 years, I’ve guided more than 60,000 HR professionals worldwide to excel in their careers. Here’s what sets me apart:
• Founder of Mike Pritula Academy: A leading online HR academy offering 135+ courses and home to one of the largest HR communities with over 200,000 members.
• Creator of the most comprehensive HR Audit Checklist and the HR Competency Model used by professionals globally.
• Holder of globally recognized certifications including PHRi, SHRM-CP, and HCI sHRBP, ensuring that I bring industry-leading knowledge to every course.
• HR automation expert who has implemented tools like BambooHR, 15Five, PeopleForce, and many others to streamline operations in leading companies.
• A trusted advisor and keynote speaker, with over 5 million views on my articles and presentations.
• Youtube Silver Button holder for my Educational HR channel
What Have I Achieved?
• Recognized as one of the Top 10 HR Leaders in CIS.
• Named HR Person of the Year in Ukraine (2018) and Belarus (2017).
• Authored two career-defining books, “Resume for a Million” and “AI in HR”, helping professionals land dream jobs and prepare for the future of HR.
• First to launch HRCI Certification Prep Courses in over 10 countries, bringing global certifications to a wider audience.
• Designed and led 50+ high-impact HR projects across diverse industries.
My Career Journey: Proven Expertise in Transforming Businesses
From multinational corporations to innovative startups, I have played key HR leadership roles in companies like Wargaming, Preply, iDeals, and Alfa Bank. My accomplishments include:
• Building four high-performing HR teams from scratch to drive organizational success.
• Leading HR transformations, such as implementing OKR systems, enhancing recruitment strategies, and driving employee engagement.
• Scaling operations with innovative solutions, including automation of key HR processes.
What Will You Gain from My Courses?
1. Practical Skills in HR and Leadership: Learn actionable strategies that can be applied immediately in your role.
2. Mastery of Operational Excellence: Discover frameworks to optimize workflows and improve efficiency.
3. Advanced Tools and Technology: Harness AI and automation tools to revolutionize your HR practices.
4. Global Expertise: Access insights from my experience across diverse industries and cultures.
Why Am I the Right Instructor for You?
My courses are built on real-world experience. I’ve faced the challenges you’re encountering, solved them, and refined strategies that work. Whether you’re just starting your HR career or are a seasoned professional, my programs will empower you to achieve your goals.
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Are you ready to unlock your full potential and become a leader in HR and operations? Enroll today and join thousands of professionals who have transformed their careers with my guidance. Let’s get started! ⇣