Overview

Principia Assessments provides customized item development services, ensuring your exam program meets the highest psychometric standards while scaling sustainably to your organization. Our comprehensive approach engages subject matter experts (SMEs) to create, evaluate, and refine exam content aligned with best practices.

What We Offer

Project Initiation and Item Development Planning

  • Development of a detailed item development plan, including recruitment guidance, scheduling, and a structured approach to item creation and review.
  • Collaborative SME recruitment support to ensure a knowledgeable and engaged team.

Item Writing Training and Support

  • A customized virtual workshop designed to prepare SMEs for item writing and review.
  • Development of an Item Development Guide tailored to your certification needs, distributed to SMEs for pre-workshop preparation.
  • Interactive training to:
    • Educate SMEs on best practices in item writing.
    • Review and improve draft items submitted in advance.
    • Foster collaboration and skill-building through live editing exercises.

Pre-Workshop Planning

  • A preparatory meeting with your team to finalize the workshop design and delivery.
  • Creation of item writing assignments, with SMEs submitting draft items prior to the workshop for group analysis.

Deliverables

  • A professionally designed Item Development Guide.
  • Engaging and effective item writing training.
  • Draft items developed during the training, ready for further refinement and inclusion in operational exams.
  • A post-workshop summary memo outlining the training process, outcomes, and next steps.

This structured approach empowers SMEs to confidently create exam content while ensuring alignment with psychometric best practices. Whether you’re launching a new exam or refreshing an existing exam, Principia’s expertise ensures a seamless and effective item development process.

Let us help you elevate your certification program. Contact us today to learn more!

Principia Assessments offers a full suite of exam program support services, from developing competency profiles to evaluating existing programs—and everything in between! Beyond item development, we specialize in all aspects of exam design, delivery, and evaluation to drive your program's success. Contact us to explore our cost-effective solutions tailored to your needs.

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