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Proctor and Invigilator Training

Looking for the gold standard in proctor and invigilator training?  This is the PLACE! Proctors and invigilators serve a critical role in helping to ensure trust in education and assessment. We are honored to have worked with many amazing professionals to develop these trainings. To get started, just make sure you have created an account with Cornerstone’s Professional Learning Academy and Center of Excellence (PLACE).

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the Professional Proctoring Series

Learn the skill necessary to become a professional proctor or invigilator for Computer-Based, Paper-Based, and Remote testing. Each course in this series is thoughtfully created by testing industry experts to align with industry standards. The comprehensive training features expert-led video content designed to ensure the learner understands the importance of monitoring in the testing process. To support knowledge retention and reinforce learning, each course includes four interactive learning checks and a final quiz. Upon completion, learners are invited to commit to a Professional Proctoring Pledge and receive a Certificate of Completion that recognizes their achievement and commitment to professional excellence.

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Course Curriculum Outline

Introduction to Professional Proctoring

  • Role of Education and Assessment
  • Introduction to Standardized Testing
  • Importance of Proctoring and Score Validity

Understanding Standardized Tests

  • Consequences of Invalid Scores
  • Introduction to standardized test development
  • Understanding the role of proctors in protecting tests
  • Introduction to test terms, tools, and rules

Proctor / Invigilator Obligations

  • Duty to report a conflict of interest
  • Duty of Confidentiality – protecting personal information
  • Duty of Confidentiality – protecting testing assets
  • Duty to be objective

Preparation

  • Preparing room and testing materials
  • Preparing equipment and tools for testing
  • Preparing signage and messaging

Proctor/Invigilator Readiness

  • Preparing space and equipment
  • Reviewing testing rules
  • Preparing contact and emergency information

Admitting Test Takers

  • Authenticating test takers
  • Checking for prohibited items
  • Recording and reporting irregularities
  • Completing documentation and explaining rules

Active Monitoring

  • Active proctoring/invigilation activities
  • Common concerns to watch for during testing
  • Intervention, Recording, and Reporting

Accommodations and Exemptions

  • Understanding accommodations and exemptions
  • Common types of accommodations and exemptions

Post-Test Procedures

  • Guiding test taker through post-test activities
  • Observing the test taker and maintaining security
  • Completing post-exam tasks

Test Monitoring Coaching Series

Get Both Testing Modules for One Low Price – and Start Earning CEUs Today! Sign up now for our special launch offer and receive both the Computer-Based and Paper-Based Testing modules at one affordable price. These engaging courses include powerful training videos—available in five different languages—that show, not just tell, what test misconduct looks like. Whether you’re new to proctoring or working toward becoming a National College Testing Program Certified Proctor, this is a must-have resource to boost your skills and confidence.

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Course Curriculum Outline

Computer-Based Testing: Mobile Devices

  • Risk of mobile devices
  • Concerns in and outside the testing room
  • What to watch for

Computer-Based Testing: Digital Devices

  • Risk of digital devices
  • Types of digital devices
  • Concerns in and outside the testing room
  • What to watch for

Computer-Based Testing: No or Low Tech Tools

  • Risk of no or low-tech tools
  • Types of tools
  • Concerns in and outside the testing room
  • What to watch for

Paper-Based Testing: Mobile Devices

  • Risk of mobile devices
  • Concerns in and outside the testing room
  • What to watch for

Paper-Based Testing: Digital Devices

  • Risk of digital devices
  • Types of digital devices
  • Concerns in and outside the testing room
  • What to watch for

Computer-Based Testing: Copying and Collusion

  • Techniques for copying and collusion
  • What to watch for
  • Monitoring techniques

How to Sign Up?

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Testimonials

Very user friendly and informative

Bobbie J.

…a thorough overview.

Test Center Proctor

After completing this series, the learner is more well-versed and a stronger proctor.

University Proctor

Presenters gave some good tips to try

Anne S.

I like the use of reflection topics.

Brionna H.

Presenters were very informative…I enjoyed the series!

Test Center Proctor

They put the position in context of how important test administration and proctors are for institutions and test takers.

Teryn K.

Comprehensive and helpful.

Lisa M.

Very informative…also gave learners the opportunity to reflect on their thoughts and opinions throughout the course.

Alexus P.