EFPA Assistant Test User (ATU) Course
Accredited Assistant Test User Training
Start your journey in occupational testing
The EFPA Assistant Test User (ATU) course provides a foundation-level qualification for individuals who are new to psychometric testing. Recognised across Europe, this certification enables participants to administer, score, and manage psychometric instruments under supervision.
Podium's ATU training offers an engaging, practical introduction to professional testing practices — combining theoretical understanding with real-world application. It is ideal for those supporting occupational psychologists, HR teams, or organisational development specialists.
Our course is aligned to EFPA standards (European Federation of Psychologists' Associations) and meets the British Psychological Society (BPS) guidelines.
Build Confidence in Responsible Test Administration
Sound administration of assessments is crucial to ensure fairness, reliability, and validity. Podium's EFPA Assistant Test User course helps you:
- Understand key psychometric principles and ethical testing practices
- Gain confidence in administering ability and personality assessments
- Learn best practice in scoring, handling, and safeguarding test materials
- Support fair, accurate candidate testing experiences
- Build a strong foundation for further qualifications such as Test User: Occupational Ability and Personality
Key Features
Comprehensive Foundation Training
Podium's EFPA Assistant Test User course includes:
Practical Administration Skills
Hands-on practice administering a range of psychological tests.
Scoring and Basic Interpretation
Learn how to score tests accurately and handle results responsibly.
Ethical and Legal Frameworks
Understand confidentiality, data handling, and the ethical principles of testing.
Supervised Practice
Complete supervised sessions to consolidate skills.
Pathway to Further Training
Provides an ideal stepping stone towards full Test User (Occupational) certifications.
Organisational Advantages
Training your team members as EFPA Assistant Test Users delivers lasting benefits::
- Raise Testing Standards: : Ensure assessments are administered professionally and consistently across your organisation.
- Protect Data Integrity: : Strengthen compliance with GDPR and testing confidentiality standards.
- Support Talent Initiatives: : Build in-house capability for talent identification and development projects.
- Enhance Recruitment Quality: : Improve candidate experience and fairness in assessment.
- Create Progression Routes: : Enable development towards Test User: Occupational Ability and Personality qualifications.