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PLS-SEM with SmartPLS

Specify, assess and report a PLS path model, and know when PLS is the wrong tool.

Proposed outline

Structural Models, Intermediate

What you will be able to do

  • Decide when PLS-SEM is appropriate and when it is not.
  • Specify and assess reflective and formative measurement models.
  • Evaluate the structural model, mediation and moderation.
  • Report results in line with current guidelines.

Syllabus

  1. 1

    SEM foundations

    Latent variables, and choosing between CB-SEM and PLS-SEM.

  2. 2

    Measurement model assessment

    Loadings, reliability, convergent and discriminant validity.

  3. 3

    Structural model assessment

    Collinearity, path coefficients, explained variance and prediction.

  4. 4

    Mediation, moderation and multigroup analysis

    Bootstrapping, interaction terms and invariance checks.

  5. 5

    Reporting and reviewer questions

    Tables, figures and answers to common objections.

Who it is for
Researchers in business, education and the social sciences working with latent constructs.
Prerequisites
Regression basics. A draft conceptual model is helpful.
Software
SmartPLS. The licence is not included.
Certificate
A certificate of completion for participants who meet the attendance and assessment criteria. It is not a university credit or an accredited qualification.
Cancellation
The refund and cancellation terms are published before registration opens.

Part of these learning paths

Frequently asked questions

When do courses start?

Dates are not set yet. Register your interest and we will email you when a cohort is scheduled.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who meet the attendance and assessment criteria receive a certificate of completion. It is not a university credit or an accredited qualification.

Can my institution book a private course?

Yes. Any course can be adapted for a department or team. Use the institutional request form.

What language are courses taught in?

Each course page states its language. Most are planned in Arabic or English, depending on the cohort.

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