Course for members of Board of Examiners: ensuring assessment quality and final attainment level

Examination Boards play a central role in safeguarding the quality of assessment and the final standards achieved within degree programmes. In this course, you will explore what is legally expected of Examination Boards, what knowledge of assessment and grading is needed to fulfil that role, and how to put that responsibility into practice effectively. The course is interactive and participant-driven, with plenty of room for real-life cases, exchange of experiences and practical questions.

This course is intended for members of Examination Boards at Utrecht University. If you are not affiliated with Utrecht University but would like to explore the possibilities, please contact us.

By the end of this course:

• you will have a clearer understanding of the Examination Board’s legal responsibilities;
• you will know what knowledge of assessment and grading is needed to fulfil that role effectively;
• you will be able to make more strategic choices in quality assurance;
• you will be better equipped to account for assessment quality and achieved final standards, for example during accreditation reviews;
• you will have practical tools for discussing and addressing dilemmas related to the Board’s supervisory role.

This course is interactive and participant-driven, using real-life cases from Examination Board practice as its starting point. Exchanging experiences and deepening your knowledge of assessment and grading are central throughout. We will take a closer look at the formal responsibilities of Examination Boards: what exactly is required by law, what information and background knowledge about assessment and grading are needed, and how these roles and tasks can be carried out in a sound and effective way. Participants are also encouraged to bring in their own themes and questions. A key focus is the ability to account for assessment quality and final standards during accreditation reviews. Participants can learn a great deal from one another about how to do this carefully and effectively. There is also plenty of room to discuss dilemmas related to the Board’s supervisory role.

The participation fee is €500. University Utrecht staff may be eligible for a discount, or the course fee can be covered using 3 O&T units.

We also provide this course incompany, and customized if desired. Are you curious about the possibilities? Please contact us. We are happy to think along with you.

This course focuses on quality assurance and the role of the Examination Board, as well as the quality of assessments, the evaluation of demonstrated competence at final level, and the quality of assessment programmes, assessment plans and assessment policy. The course consists of three interactive in-person sessions. Online or hybrid participation is not possible, due to the interactive format and the use of sometimes confidential case material.

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Our Utrecht University trainers combine strong academic expertise with a clear understanding of professional practice. They are actively involved in relevant, up-to-date research in their field and translate that knowledge into teaching that is practical, interactive and directly applicable to your work. Their approach is tailored to how professionals learn: focused on real-life cases, peer exchange and hands-on learning. Collaboration is central throughout the course, and the learning environment is designed to encourage dialogue, shared learning and co-creation.

This course is delivered by Educational Development & Training (Onderwijsadvies & Training) at Utrecht University. We support education professionals throughout their careers by offering training, tailored solutions for educational challenges, and expert advice for schools and degree programmes. We connect academic knowledge with educational practice to develop fresh perspectives and practical improvements. You can reach us via:

• onderwijsadviesentraining@uu.nl
• +31 (0)30 253 2261

General questions For general questions about Professional Education at Utrecht University, please contact: professionals@uu.nl Or call us on weekdays: +31 (0)30 253 1018

Questions about career or study programmes Do you have questions about your career development or choosing a programme? Our lifelong learning advisor Afke van der Velden is happy to help: a.i.s.vandervelden@uu.nl

Payment and cancellation terms All services provided by Educational Consultancy & Professional Learning are subject to our payment and cancellation terms and conditions.

Great to hear that you are interested in the course “Course for members of Board of Examiners: ensuring assessment quality and final attainment level.” You can register using the yellow sign-up button on the right-hand side of this page. The registration deadline for this course is 31 August 2026.