KNUST E-Learning Centre Staff Begin Training on Computer-Based Exam Administration
The KNUST E-Learning Centre has begun a two-day professional development training to equip its staff with skills in administering computer-based exams.
The training, held at the Instructional Design Floor of the KNUST Library Mall, is to strengthen the Centre’s capacity to manage and support digital examinations effectively.
Opening the session, Professor Eric Appau Asante, Director of the KNUST E-Learning Centre, said professional development was essential in every field, especially in education.
“Every profession requires continuous learning. If you ever feel you don’t need to learn more, that is the beginning of decline.” He encouraged staff to see professional growth as a shared responsibility.
“We cannot always depend on external support. The skills we need must be built within. That is how we remain relevant and responsive to change,” he added. The two-day training, themed “Mastering the Administration of Computer-Based Exams”, is part of the Centre’s continuous effort to prepare its staff to handle the growing demand for technology-driven assessments at the university.
Participants who complete the programme will be awarded Certified CBE Administrator badges. Leading the technical session, Mr. Edem Gaston Awashie, a lecturer at the Department of Mathematics and member of the KNUST E-Learning Centre’s Proctor and Online Assessment Unit, explained that the training was designed to ensure continuity and sustainability in the Centre’s operations.
“The system is expanding fast. We need more people who can support it. If only a few people hold the skill and they are not available tomorrow, the system could collapse. That is why we are building human capacity.”
He noted that the training would cover all stages of computer-based exam administration, from question setup to the final assessment review.
“Examinations are a process. What we are doing is to replicate that process digitally, ensuring that integrity, security, and efficiency remain the same,” he said.
The first day was on helping participants understand the structure of the CBE system, its similarities with traditional paper-based exams, and how digital tools can improve reliability and reduce administrative delays.
Professor Asante urged participants to stay focused throughout the two days.
“We all have busy schedules but this training is part of building your career and the Centre’s future.” The training continues on Thursday, 16th October 2025, where participants will take part in practical sessions to test their new skills in managing digital exam environments.
Published: 16th October, 2025 Source: KNUST E-Learning Centre