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IOA — Institute of Occupational Assessment

Become a Certified
Occupational Assessor.

World-class e-learning, structured LMS pathways, and internationally recognised certificates built to create the next generation of elite assessment professionals.

Courses & Programmes

Training Built for Serious Assessors

Every IOA course is developed by occupational assessment experts, aligned with IAOA standards, and designed for immediate practical application.

Foundation Certificate in Occupational Assessment
Foundation · Certificate

Foundation Certificate in Occupational Assessment

The essential entry point. Build the core knowledge, ethics, and practical skills every professional assessor needs.

⏱ 12 hrs📱 Self-paced🎍 Certificate
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Certified Occupational Assessor
Practitioner · Certification

Certified Occupational Assessor (COA)

The flagship IOA certification. Develop advanced assessment design, delivery, and reporting skills for professional practice.

⏱ 40 hrs👥 Cohort🎍 Certification
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Assessment for Leadership Selection
Advanced · Leadership

Assessment for Leadership Selection

Design and lead rigorous executive and leadership assessment processes. Built for senior HR and talent professionals.

⏱ 20 hrs📱 Blended🎍 Micro-credential
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Assessment Centre Design and Management
Specialist · Advanced

Assessment Centre Design & Management

Learn to design, quality-assure, and manage assessment centres that meet IAOA standards for validity and fairness.

⏱ 30 hrs👥 Cohort🎍 Certificate
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Psychometric Testing for Talent Decisions
Specialist · Psychometrics

Psychometric Testing for Talent Decisions

Understand, select, and apply psychometric instruments ethically and effectively across talent contexts.

⏱ 16 hrs📱 Self-paced🎍 Micro-credential
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Feedback and Development Conversations
Practitioner · Communication

Feedback & Development Conversations

Master the art of delivering assessment feedback that drives genuine development and candidate engagement.

⏱ 10 hrs📱 Self-paced🎍 Micro-credential
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LMS Pathways

Structured Development Pathways

Choose a pathway aligned to your career stage and goals. Each is sequenced to build on prior learning and fully aligned to IAOA standards.

Assessor Pathway
For individuals new to or developing in occupational assessment
  • → Foundation Certificate
  • → COA Certification
  • → Psychometrics Micro-credential
  • → Feedback Skills
  • → IAOA Member Recognition
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Senior Assessor Pathway
For experienced practitioners seeking advanced credentials
  • → COA Certification
  • → Assessment Centre Design
  • → Leadership Selection
  • → Advanced Psychometrics
  • → IAOA Senior Recognition
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Organisational Pathway
For L&D teams building assessor capability at scale
  • → Team licences (5–100+)
  • → Custom LMS configuration
  • → Group cohort programmes
  • → IAOA accreditation support
  • → Progress reporting dashboard
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