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Application of Principles of Performance-Based Assessment to Corporate Certifications

Authors: Wellesley R. Foshay, Judith Hale

Published in: TechTrends | Issue 1/2017

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Performance based assessment is currently receiving renewed attention as an alternative to conventional testing. We argue that performance based assessment, supported by a microcredentialing system, is particularly well suited to corporate environments that stress strategic development of their workforce capacities. There are important implications for job task analysis, integration of assessment and training, and training management.

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Title: Application of Principles of Performance-Based Assessment to Corporate Certifications
Authors: Wellesley R. Foshay
Judith Hale
Publication date: 08-11-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: TechTrends / Issue 1/2017
Print ISSN: 8756-3894
Electronic ISSN: 1559-7075
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-016-0125-5

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