Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and validity of credentialing exams. While SMEs are experts in their respective fields, they often require specialized training to effectively translate this expertise into creating high-quality and psychometrically sound exam items. Join us for an insightful presentation where two experienced SME trainers will share their extensive knowledge and experiences in transforming SMEs into excellent item writers.

This session is designed for newcomers to the assessment industry—specifically, those tasked with training item writers in-house. Discover the intricacies of SME onboarding and training that culminate in the creation of high-quality exam items. Participants will learn about the essential components of effective training based on adult learning principles and how to evaluate the effectiveness of their training using learning & performance evaluation methods. They will also gain insights from high-performing item writers, who will shed light on what SMEs find most helpful when first learning to create exam content.

Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the potential of your SMEs and embark on a journey toward transforming them into confident and successful item writers!