The different types of assessment are:
1. Diagnostic Assessment: These are conducted before a learning/training program to assess learners’ existing knowledge levels. They help in evaluating learning needs and delivering personalized learning.
2. Formative Assessment: These are conducted at various points during the learning program. They help track learning progress and boost knowledge comprehension and retention by making courses more engaging.
3. Summative Assessment: These are conducted at the end of a training program to assess the overall learning progress and gauge the learning program’s effectiveness. They help you improve and fine-tune your learning programs and brainstorm better teaching/training methods.
4. Refresher Assessment: These are conducted periodically starting some time after the learning program. They help in improving long-term knowledge retention.
5. Skill Assessment: These are conducted during hiring processes to assess job candidates’ knowledge, technical skills, soft skills, and cognitive abilities.
6. Personality Assessment: These help assess candidates’ or employees’ personality traits to check for culture fit, ensure role alignment and improve team and conflict management.
Read this blog post to learn more about the different types of assessment.