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BLOOMINGTON, MN, 15 APRIL, 2013 – Family physicians seeking certification and recertification in a range of medicines are set to continue taking examinations through a highly secure and accessible platform, following the renewal of a computer-based testing agreement between the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP) and Pearson VUE.

Delivered across the U.S through Pearson Professional Centers - company-owned and -operated centers with design and security innovations that satisfy the most demanding requirements for testing programs – examinations measure knowledge, skills and abilities required of family physicians to make competent judgments in the care of patients.

Established in 1972, the Board recognizes eligible practicing family physicians for examination to become certified by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) in family medicine and osteopathic manipulative treatment, as well as in other certification of added qualification fields.

Frank Bonifacio, DO, FACOFP dist., AOBFP Chair said “The decision to renew our agreement with Pearson VUE was based on its continual provision of high level security and comprehensive reporting capabilities. These services ensure that each test taker has a distraction-free test experience, which results in the provision of in-depth performance data.”

Robert Whelan, CEO and President of Pearson VUE, said: “It is rewarding to help AOBFP healthcare professionals obtain the certification they need to verify the role-specific knowledge and skills they have worked so hard to acquire. We are proud to help AOBFP professionals progress and reassure the public with the provision of continued quality care.”

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About Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) is the global leader in computer-based testing for information technology, academic, government and professional testing programs around the world. Pearson VUE provides a full suite of services from test development to data management, and delivers exams through the world’s most comprehensive and secure network of test centers in more than 175 countries. Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson (NYSE: PSO; LSE: PSON), the world's leading learning company.

About the AOBFP
The AOBFP is one of 18 certifying Boards of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and is regulated by its Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists to administer examinations resulting in certification awarded by the American Osteopathic Association.  The examinations offered by the AOBFP include primary certification in family practice, certification of added qualifications (CAQ) examinations in osteopathic geriatrics in family medicine, sports medicine, undersea and hyperbaric medicine, hospice and palliative care, sleep medicine, with recertification in family practice and CAQ recertification in addiction medicine, osteopathic geriatrics in family medicine and sports medicine.

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LONDON, UK, 25 MARCH, 2013 – Experts from prominent UK admissions exam programmes and test owners are set to share key insights and experiences during a free webinar hosted by leading learning company Pearson.

Faced with greater competition for places, scrutiny of procedural fairness and increased pressure to demonstrate value for money, programme owners are seeking out how to move with the admissions evolution. As part of an informative agenda delegates will discover the importance of widening participation, how to improve applicant selection through real-work scenarios tests and the benefits of streamlining administration.

On Tuesday 30 April from 10:30am-11:30am GMT, representatives from the UKCAT Consortium, the National Recruitment Office for General Practice Training (NRO) and the Work Psychology Group will take part in the interactive session.

Expert speakers include:

• Rachel Greatrix, Chief Operating Officer, UKCAT Consortium: Rachel will discuss the Consortium’s aspirations to widen participation amongst under-represented socio-demographic groups. The UKCAT Consortium runs a medical and dental admissions test on behalf of 26 universities, assessing 25,000 candidates every year to fill the 9,000 places on offer.
• Stuart Martin, Consultant, Work Psychology Group: Stuart will share his expertise on how measuring judgement in real-life work scenarios can better identify the right candidates. The Work Psychology Group designs and evaluates Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs) for areas such as university admissions, graduate recruitment and on behalf of the financial sector.
• Rebecca Mole, Recruitment Co-ordinator & Gai Evans, National Recruitment Manager, NRO: Rebecca will discuss how the latest admissions tests are significantly reducing administrative burdens in a cost-sensitive climate, whilst improving candidate experience. Gai will share the NRO’s journey from using the traditional method of paper and pencil testing to adopting a computer-based format. The NRO is the administrative body responsible for co-ordinating the nationally agreed and quality assured process for recruitment to GP Specialty Training Programmes in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Matthew Poyiadgi, Managing Director EMEA for Pearson VUE, said “When it comes to considering degree programme applicants, universities and consortiums are finding it increasingly difficult to separate the best from the rest. With half of Britain’s universities now running a form of admissions exam institutes clearly see their value in determining whether or not applicants possess the required attributes. This webinar will highlight the many benefits of modern admissions exams and, crucially, how they can improve the testing experience for applicants and test owners.”
 
Registration for the free event is now open. Visit www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events before 22 April to book your place.

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Page Content: Integration of ExamDeveloper capabilities will further strengthen Pearson VUE’s leadership position within the high-stakes testing industry.

BLOOMINGTON, MN, MARCH 6, 2013 – Pearson VUE, the assessment services business of Pearson, today announced the acquisition of Exam Design Inc, a leading provider of examination development software used in high-stakes testing.

The purchase includes ownership of Exam Design’s flagship product, ExamDeveloper, a web-based suite of tools that helps users develop rigorous and defensible assessments for credentialing purposes while reducing the reliance on in-person meetings. These tools will allow Pearson VUE to more fully serve its clients’ current and future test development needs by supporting every step in the process, including job analysis, item banking, standard setting, and statistical analysis, with a flexible, user-friendly solution. ExamDeveloper will also enhance Pearson VUE’s test development offering by streamlining such processes as remote item authoring, Automated Test Assembly (ATA), version tracking, and QTI-based test publishing.

Pearson VUE has been working with Exam Design for over a year and currently publishes exams created through ExamDeveloper for a variety of clients. Because the company has been a proven and trusted technology partner, Pearson VUE is confident the acquisition is a good fit from both a technological and cultural perspective. Headquartered in North Carolina, the Exam Design business and its employees will remain in their current locations, further supporting a seamless acquisition.

“We’re very enthusiastic about joining the Pearson VUE family of products and services,” said Scott Bublitz, Ph.D., founder of Exam Design. “By formally integrating our exam development technology with Pearson VUE’s comprehensive suite of testing services, together we can offer credentialing organizations an unparalleled solution that supports every facet of high-stakes testing. Clients will enjoy a more streamlined and efficient process, from item authoring through exam delivery.”

Robert Whelan, CEO and President of Pearson VUE, said: “Exam Design brings to Pearson VUE leading-edge test development technology that’s built on principles of psychometric integrity. Its expertise and services complement our own and fit perfectly with our future plans. This acquisition underscores our commitment to providing next-generation test development tools and services that support and protect the value of our clients’ credentials.”

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About Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) is the global leader in computer-based testing for information technology, academic, government and professional testing programs around the world. Pearson VUE provides a full suite of services from test development to data management, and delivers exams through the world’s most comprehensive and secure network of test centers in more than 175 countries. Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson (NYSE: PSO; LSE: PSON), the world’s leading learning company.

About Exam Design
Exam Design (www.examdesign.com) creates software that organizations can use to develop, maintain, and analyze high-stakes examinations. Exam Design software is built by testing experts with years of experience designing hundreds of examinations for associations, corporations and government entities across the United States. Their flagship product, ExamDeveloper, streamlines and enhances the test creation process while maintaining a high degree of validity.

 

 

 

 

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Testing to take place at 15 centres nationwide on 19 May 2013

NEW DELHI, 20 FEBRUARY, 2013 – More than 60 law colleges across India now recognise the Law School Admission Test—India (the LSAT—India™) scores as one of the admissions criteria for their institutes.

On 19 May 2013, Pearson VUE – a division of Pearson – will deliver the LSAT—India from 15 highly secure test centres across the country. In addition to coveted law establishments such as RGSOIPL—The IIT Kharagpur Law School, The Jindal Global Law School, UPES Dehradun, ITM Gurgaon and KLE Bangalore, new and upcoming schools such as The Amity Law School, Gurgaon will accept LSAT—India scores for admissions to their 2013 cohorts.

The test, which is created by the global non-profit Law School Admission Council (LSAC), assesses critical-thinking skills, logical reasoning, problem-solving skills and traits that are needed for a successful career in law.

Dan Bernstine, President, LSAC, said: “The growing acceptance of LSAT—India reaffirms the fact that law schools across the country understand the benefits of reasoning-based tests for candidate selection.”

Fiona Collins, Managing Director, Pearson VUE India, added: “With more than 60 colleges associated with LSAT—India: All You Need is Reason™, students benefit from a truly accessible platform to pursue careers in law. With a successful history, LSAT—India continues to be an important, relevant way for colleges to determine the most suitable law course applicants.”

Candidates can register for the 140-minute test at www.pearsonvueindia.com/lsatindia

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About LSAC
The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) is a nonprofit corporation whose members are over 200 law schools in the United States, Canada and Australia. It was founded in 1947 to coordinate, facilitate and enhance the law school admission process. LSAC has been helping law schools in various countries evaluate the critical-thinking skills of their applicants for more than 60 years and is best known for administering the Law School Admission Test® (LSAT). LSAC administers an average of 145,000 LSATs each year at over 600 test centres. LSAC provides a growing number of important services and programs to simplify the admission process for law schools and their applicants.

The following colleges will accept LSAT—India scores for admissions to their 2013 cohorts:

• Alliance College of Law, Bangalore
• Amity Law School, Gurgaon
• AURO University School of Law, Surat
• B. S. Anangpuria Institute of Law – Faridabad
• B.N. Law College – Udaipur
• Balurghat Law College - Dakshin Dinajpur (WB)
• Bharat Law College – Jaipur
• Bundelkhand Vidhi Mahavidyalaya - Orai (UP)
• Central India College of Law, Godhani – Nagpur
• College of Legal Studies – Dehradun
• Dr. Anushka Vidhi Mahavidyalaya – Udaipur
• Dr. Milind Yerne College of Law – Bhandara
• Durgapur Institute of Legal Studies – Durgapur
• Faculty of Law – Dehradun
• G. H. Raisoni Law College – Nagpur
• Ganjam Law College –Berhampur
• Geeta Institute of Law - Panipat
• Haldia Law College – Midnapore
• Himgiri Zee University Law School, Dehradun
• I. P. E. M. Law Academy – Ghaziabad
• IMS Law College – Dehradun
• Institute of Law and Research – Faridabad
• ITM College of Law – Gurgaon
• J. S. S. Sakri Law College - Hubli
• Jagan Nath University, Law Faculty – Jaipur
• Jai Hind Defence College of Law – Bhopal
• Jaipur School of Law, Jaipur
• Jindal Global Law School - Sonipat (Haryana)
• Jodhpur National University - Jodhpur
• JSS Law College – Mysore
• K. L. E. Society’s Law College – Chikodi
• K. L. E. Society's S. A. Manvi Law College – Gadag
• K.L.E. Society’s B. V. Bellad Law College – Belgaum
• K.L.E. Society’s Law College – Bangalore
• K.L.E. Society's Gurusiddappa Kotambri Law College – Hubli
• M A B Institute of Judicial Science – Murshidabad
• M. P. Law College – Aurangabad
• M. S. Government P. G. College - Guna
• Maa Sharda Law College – Azamgarh
• MATS Law School, MATS University – Raipur
• Mewar Law Institute – Ghaziabad
• Midnapore Law College – Midnapore
• Mother Teresa Law College- Jabalpur
• R. N. Patel Ipcowala School of Law and Justice, Anand
• Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSOIPL) –
• Royal College of Law – Ghaziabad
• S.P. College of Law - Chandrapur
• Saifia College – Bhopal
• Sardar Patel Subharti Institute of Law – Meerut
• Sarwa Dharma Vidhi Mahavidyalaya – Gwalior
• Saveetha School of Law – Chennai
• School of Law, Gitam University, Visakhapatnam (AP)
• Shri Swami Dayal Bhatnagar Law College, Sikandrabad (UP)
• Siddhartha Law College – Dehradun
• Smt. Kamalaben Gambhirchand Shah Law School - Mumbai
• SOA National Institute of Law – Bhubaneswar
• Sri Vaishnav Institute of Law – Indore
• Tagore Institute of Law – Jaipur
• Unity Law College – Rudrapur
• Vaikunta Baliga College of Law – Udupi
• Vidya Pratishthan's Vasantrao Pawar Law College – Pune
• Vivekananda College of Law - Bangalore

 

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BLOOMINGTON, MN, February 5, 2013 — The Association of Test Publisher’s (ATP) has honored Clarke Porter, Vice President and General Manager of Pearson Credential Management, with the Award for Professional Contributions and Service to Testing 2013.

The Award, given to individuals who have made a positive impact on the testing industry, was presented to Clarke at the association’s Innovations in Testing Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Clarke has over 35 years experience in the computer-based testing industry. He worked for Control Data (CDC) PLATO Testing Services in the late 1970s and was a founding employee and President of Drake Prometric (a CDC spinoff), co-founder and CEO of Virtual University Enterprises (VUE), and co-founder and CEO of Integral7 (now Pearson Credential Management).

While at CDC, Clarke was part of a small team that developed the first commercial computer-based testing application for the then NASD, now FINRA. Clarke developed the computer algorithms that randomly selected statistically fair forms from a large item bank. This was a major breakthrough in the standardized testing industry improving test security while maintaining test reliability and validity. At the end of his tenure with CDC, Clarke was a major contributor to the spinout of CDC’s testing business and formation of Drake Training and Technologies (Prometric). Through key partnerships with prominent players in the IT industry, he helped to build the IT certification concept, business model, and infrastructure – encompassing skills development, assessment, and high-stakes testing. Clarke also established the third-party testing model that provides ever-increasing convenience for test takers.

While at VUE (now Pearson VUE) Clarke led the company in harnessing the Internet to create innovative candidate service models and establishing a pervasive global footprint for computer-based testing. Clarke was also instrumental in establishing VUE as the premium global testing services provider through the use of the best technologies and highest service standards.

He was also the co-founder, CEO & chairman of Integral7, providing credential management services to certification/licensure programs around the world. After Integral7’s acquisition by Pearson VUE, Clarke was made VP & General Manager of Pearson Credential Management.

Clarke has served on the standards committee of ATP and contributed to the strategy for creating its annual Innovations in Testing Conference. He is a regular presenter at the event, an active member of the Europe-ATP Steering Committee and is Chair of the Information Technology Certification Council’s Jobs Task Force.

“I am honored to receive such a prestigious award in an industry full of talented and forever forward thinking individuals,” he said. “I have been fortunate to work with industry leaders who are committed and driven by innovation and strive to make testing more and more accessible, reliable, and valid.”

President and CEO of Pearson VUE, Robert Whelan - who received the Award in 2011 - added, “This is a well-earned form of recognition for Clarke’s significant impact on the testing industry. His intelligence and extensive industry experience have helped us to evolve as a company, delivering advanced solutions and services to industries and markets worldwide. We are very proud that he is part of the Pearson family.”

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About ATP
Established in 1992, The Association of Test Publishers is a non-profit organization representing providers of tests and assessment tools and/or services related to assessment, selection, screening, certification, licensing, educational or clinical uses.

ATP members are pledged to promote and advance the integrity of assessment services and products and their value to society; and dedicated to the highest level of professionalism and business ethics within the test publishing community.

 

 

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