Finalize

Finalization of the credentialing assessment includes integrated academic alignment, conversion of the knowledge-based test to Text-to-Speech format, and release for general usage.

Review & Incorporate Edits

Edits are based on the results of pilot administration, item analysis, and standard setting activities. Approved edits are incorporated into a final version of the credentialing assessment.

Establish Cut Score

Criterion-referenced cut scores are established by a qualified team of SMEs through a standard setting process. A cut score is the point on a test at which a student is expected to perform to be considered “minimally competent” or ready for an entry position in a...

Analyze Pilot Results

NOCTI thoroughly reviews the pilot data which includes item-level information such as difficulty, distractor analysis, and discrimination between high and low scorers. Test-level information is also reviewed and includes mean, maximum and minimum scores, several...

Pilot Administration

Pilot testing is a critical phase in the development process and represents an actual assessment administration with a pilot test group. The group must be representative of the population that will be tested including appropriate geographic, ethnic, and gender...

Develop Items/Jobs

Using the established blueprint as a foundation, the SMEs work with a NOCTI facilitator to select and/or create items for inclusion on the knowledge-based assessment. Some competencies are more appropriately measured through a skill-based, hands-on assessment which...

Develop Blueprint

The Blueprint serves as the roadmap for the development process. To create a Blueprint, SME teams rate the critical content to determine importance in the industry and distribution of test items across the competencies. This important step is necessary to assist in...

Develop Standards & Competencies

Standards clearly outline what students should know and be able to do when they complete a program. Subject Matter Expert (SME) involvement ensures NOCTI industry-based credentials and those we develop for other organizations measure what matters. SME teams review...