This programme is designed as a unique blend based on theoretical understanding of the domain of assessments and rich practical experience of directly working with teachers, teacher educators and other education functionaries. At the end of the programme, participants will be able to: 

• Describe the principles of test design in a manner that is aligned to curricular goals.
• Discuss current research on assessment test design and global standards of assessment.
• Analyse curricular content and prepare test instruments that meet assessment objectives.
• Design protocols for evaluation that inform test design and vice versa.

• Teachers and teacher educators interested in being item authors, moderators, and evaluators for central and state boards.
• Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in any discipline with a working knowledge of English (reading, writing, and speaking).

• Online — This will be conducted through lectures, group work, case study analysis, presentations, readings, discussion forums on Learning Management Systems, audio/​​video materials, one-on-one office hours and regular assessment.
• Face-to-face interaction — Each certificate programme will have one-week on-campus residential component, providing opportunities for sharing of learning through intensive group work, discussions and interaction with experts and practitioners from the field.

Course (Tuition) fee: INR 25,000 (incl. GST)

There is an additional cost of INR 3500 for those who choose to seek accommodation at the University during contact classes.

Food and travel expenses are to be borne by the participant.

Note: GST rates are in line with Government guidelines and are subject to change.

Financial assistance

The University will extend financial assistance to deserving candidates based on their income, institutional affiliation, and other factors. This financial assistance could range from full fee waivers to partial waivers and will be awarded at the sole discretion of the University. The University will ask for documentary proof as required.

Course 1– Fundamentals of Competency-Based Certification Exams

This course will help participants build a larger perspective on assessments, specifically certification examinations by understanding the history, contemporary debates as well as notions of quality in assessments. 

Course II- Designing Competency-Based Certification Exams 

This course will familiarize participants on the steps to develop a good quality question paper including development of an assessment framework, blueprint, test items along with item panelling and question paper assembly. 

Duration: 15 Weeks