The effective assessment of skills in credentialing exams is critical to ensuring the competence and preparedness of professionals across diverse fields. This session brings together three presenters to explore the current state of skill assessment in credentialing, evaluate emerging trends, and provide actionable guidance for practitioners.
The discussion will begin with an overview of contemporary practices, highlighting methodologies and tools used to measure professional skills. Across methodologies, the presenters will review sources of validity, reliability, and fairness specific to the alignment of a skill assessment with the needs of professionals within a given space. Next, the presenters will delve into future directions, examining innovations such as technology-enhanced assessment formats, options for computer-based scoring models, and the integration of durable skills into credentialing frameworks. Real-world examples will be showcased to illustrate successful implementations and lessons learned from challenges encountered.
The presentation will conclude with targeted recommendations for practitioners aiming to improve the design, delivery, and evaluation of skill-based assessments. Audience members will be able to ask questions of the presenters and interact on the key topics discussed.