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The Cambridge Assessment Network offers professional development for assessment professionals worldwide, delivered by a team that is part of Cambridge University Press and Assessment. Its stated purpose is to equip professionals with a clear understanding of assessment principles and practice, so they can design and use assessments that are valid, reliable, fair and inclusive. One concrete example named on the site is A103: Assessment Data and Statistics, described as now available on-demand.
Who it is for
The Network targets people whose work involves assessment rather than the general public. Based on the site's own framing, that includes:
- Assessment professionals working in qualifications, exams or programmes
- Educators who want assessment to be an integral part of the learning process
- Practitioners who need to interpret assessment data and turn it into meaningful insights
- Professionals who want to join a global network and exchange practice with members worldwide
The site presents this as a global community, with members "across all over the world sharing their knowhow."
What kind of development is available
The evidence points to at least two forms:
| Format | What the site indicates |
|---|---|
| On-demand courses | A103: Assessment Data and Statistics is "now available on-demand," meaning you can access it without a fixed live session |
| Network membership / community | A global network where members share practices and know-how with each other |
The site also publishes research, including Research Matters (Issue 41, April 2026), which sits alongside the Network's professional development work. If your goal is to understand the evidence behind assessment practice, that research output is a separate but related resource.
What you are expected to gain
The intended outcomes, as described on the site, are practical rather than purely theoretical:
- Better alignment with learning outcomes — knowing more about assessment lets you connect assessment design to what students are meant to learn
- Fairer, more balanced assessments — the goal is that every learner, regardless of background or skill level, has an equal opportunity to succeed
- More informed decisions — developing assessment expertise supports participation in discussions that produce better qualifications
- Confidence and recognition — effective assessment is framed as showing learners that their effort and ability are recognised
Testimonials on the page describe the impact in stronger terms, with one participant saying it "almost turned [my professional practice] on its head" and another noting increased confidence from being part of a global network.
How to decide whether it fits you
Ask three questions:
- Is assessment central to your role? The Network is built for people who work on assessment, not for those seeking general teaching content.
- Do you need flexible access? The on-demand format of A103 suggests you can start without waiting for a scheduled cohort — useful if you cannot commit to fixed live sessions.
- Do you want a community as well as a course? The global network element is presented as a distinct benefit, so weigh whether peer exchange across countries matters to you.
If the answer to the first question is yes, the Network's stated aim — improving assessment practice so that assessments are valid, reliable, fair and inclusive — is the standard against which to judge any specific course you consider. For current course listings, availability and any access conditions, check the Network's own pages, since the site evidence here names A103 specifically but does not list a full catalogue or state pricing.