When to Retire Exam Items
January 29, 2026 5:16 pm Comments Off on When to Retire Exam ItemsHave you ever reviewed the statistics for an exam question and realized it’s not performing...
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Quadterion’s Top Certification Trends for 2026
January 22, 2026 2:54 pm Comments Off on Quadterion’s Top Certification Trends for 2026As certification programs move into the new year, one thing is clear: now is the...
Behind the Scenes of SME Selection
November 6, 2025 7:42 pm Comments Off on Behind the Scenes of SME SelectionYou’re going into development of a new credentialing exam, and it’s time to assemble your...
Using a RACI Matrix to See the Bigger Picture in Exam Development
October 7, 2025 3:49 pm Comments Off on Using a RACI Matrix to See the Bigger Picture in Exam DevelopmentDesigning a high-quality certification exam relies on orchestrating the contributions of multiple experts. Psychometricians, subject...
How Mission Alignment in Exam Development Strengthens Your Credentialing Program
October 7, 2025 3:44 pm Comments Off on How Mission Alignment in Exam Development Strengthens Your Credentialing ProgramIt’s been one week since you posted a call for volunteers to help with refreshing...
Empowering Confident SME Assessment Development Decisions Through the OODA Loop
September 12, 2025 3:00 am Comments Off on Empowering Confident SME Assessment Development Decisions Through the OODA LoopIn our previous posts, we explored how Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) experience unique challenges when...
Test Development Meeting Planning: A Comprehensive Contingency Guide for Facilitators
September 5, 2025 1:54 pm Comments Off on Test Development Meeting Planning: A Comprehensive Contingency Guide for FacilitatorsIn an ideal world, all test development and delivery aspects would run smoothly for a...
Recognizing and Addressing SME Imposter Syndrome in Your Organization
August 19, 2025 1:00 am Comments Off on Recognizing and Addressing SME Imposter Syndrome in Your OrganizationIn part one of this series, we explored how and why imposter syndrome manifests in...
Building Confident Subject Matter Expert Leadership in Credentialing Organizations
August 13, 2025 7:26 pm Comments Off on Building Confident Subject Matter Expert Leadership in Credentialing OrganizationsWhen credentialing organizations select the most qualified professionals to lead exam development committees, they may...