About Psychological Testing

Psychological Testing

Psychological tests are used in all walks of life to assess ability, personality and behaviour. A test can be used as part of the selection process for job interviews, to assess children in schools, or offenders in prisons. The Psychological Testing Centre (PTC) at the British Psychological Society is the first point of contact for anyone who uses, takes or develops tests.

Certificate and Register of Competence in Psychological Testing

The PTC currently offers Certificates of Competence in Occupational and Educational testing. Training for the certificates is offered by independent Assessors whose assessment methods have been verified by The Society. Once applicants have received their Certificate of Competence then holding an entry on the PTC's Register of Competence in Psychological Testing is advised. This is a database held in the office that enables members of the public to check a persons level of test qualification and competence in using tests.

Those who hold an entry on the register via the occupational testing route receive six editions of the Selection and Development Review per year, plus an annual subscription to access test reviews worth £64. Those who are on the Register of Competence via the Educational testing route receive an annual subscription to test reviews. Further member benefits are currently under development for register entrants.

The Certificate of Competence is a nationally recognised qualification that enables holders of the certificate to purchase tests, although this can vary from test publisher to test publisher.

The PTC are developing a certification scheme for those who use tests in a health setting. For further information regarding this please contact the team @ enquiry@psychtesting.org.uk

Join our Register of Competence

This is a database held in the office that enables members of the public to check a persons level of test qualification and competence in using tests. For those who have been on a training course leading to eligibility for the Certificates of Competence in Psychological Testing Level A and B, this an ideal way to demonstrate your Continuing Professional Develpment.

What are the benefits

* Annual online subscription to Test Reviews
* Access to members only "Blog"
* National recognition as a competent test user
* Selection and Development Review

How do I join
If you hold the relevant Certificate of Competence please send £25 to the PTC office and we will process your payment. Alternatively please 0116 252 9530 and give your credit/debit card details to one of the team.