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The Griffiths III Scales is a restricted test that is available only to the holders of an ARICD Certificate of Registration as Griffiths III User obtained through a recognised Griffiths III training course. Only holders of such certificates can purchase and use the Griffiths III.

All Griffiths III users must undertake a training course before they are able to administer, score, and interpret the assessment. There are a variety of training opportunities available for Griffiths III depending on whether you are a new or previous Griffiths Scales user.

New User Training

The New user training consists of 2 parts:

  • Griffiths III Video Training Course, and
  • Griffiths III Practical Training Course.  

New users should complete both the Griffiths III Video Training Course and the Griffiths III Practical Training Course to become a registered Griffiths III user.

Updating previous Griffiths III training

If you are already a registered Griffiths III user and you wish to update your Griffiths III administration skills, you can complete the Griffiths III Video Training Course 2023.

Updating to Griffiths III

If you are already a registered user of the previous Griffiths version (GMDS-ER), you can become a registered Griffiths III user by completing the Griffiths III Video Training Course 2023. If you are not on our list of Registered GMDS-ER Users, you will need to provide details of your training course (Venue, Dates, and lead Tutors or Certificate). It is not compulsory for GMDS-ER users to also complete the face-to-face Practical training but those who wish to do so can elect to book on a Griffiths III Practical Training Course.

Griffiths III Training Course details

All courses are listed on the ARICD website. You can also look at past courses using the FIND EVENTS Search option and selecting the appropriate Category to look for venues and contact details of course organisers not listed on the Upcoming Events. Should you have any queries about the various options or how to book, ARICD can be contacted at courses@aricd.ac.uk.

Griffiths III Video Training Course

This Griffiths III Video Training Course covers the core knowledge that you should have to be able to use the Griffiths III in assessing children, interpreting the results appropriately and conveying the conclusions to parents and other professionals.

The Griffiths III Video Training Course is divided into 4 modules:

  • Introduction: The history of the Griffiths Scales and how the new Griffiths III was developed, and the theory behind psychological testing of children.
  • Griffiths III: Overview of the Griffiths III Scales describing all the items in the five Subscales.
  • Scoring, Interpretation and Report Writing.
  • Videos and scoring of two complete Child Assessments.

On satisfactory completion of the Griffiths III Video Training Course, you will receive a certificate of completion, which you should forward to the Tutor for your Griffiths III Practical Course. Access to the Griffiths III Video Training Course is valid for 6 months. The Video Training Course takes a minimum of 12 to 15 hours to complete. However, you may access this course as often as you like during the six months it is valid. Before starting you should also have linked with a tutor to book the Griffiths III Practical Training Course. You must have completed the Griffiths III Video Training Course before attending the Griffiths III Practical Course.

The Griffiths III Video Training Course is only available in English.

Griffiths III face-to-face Practical Training Course

 This tutor-led Griffiths III Practical Training Course will demonstrate and teach the testing procedures required to achieve reliability in the administration of the Griffiths III test, including:

  • Supervised experience using the Griffiths III in testing typically developing children of different age ranges, illustrating the full range of the scales.
  • An understanding of the way neurodevelopmental problems may affect the child’s performance.
  • The ability to manage difficulties encountered during assessment (e.g., due to the child’s disability, attention, cooperation, etc.).
  • An understanding of using the Griffiths III with children who demonstrate atypical development.

Dates and details of all Griffiths III courses are available here. Course details are updated regularly and ARICD can help to arrange courses for specific teams or locations on request. Please e-mail courses@aricd.ac.uk for further information or if you have any difficulty finding a suitable course.

How to Enrol for Training Courses

Griffiths III Video Training Course

  • create an account with ARICD on this website.
  • Confirm your eligibility to train if you are not a psychologist or a Paediatrician.
  • Tentatively reserve a place on the Practical Training Course by contacting the organiser of the Practical Training Course.
  • Book and pay for the Griffiths III Video Training Course 2023 The fee for the Griffiths III Video Training Course is payable directly to ARICD. (If required, an invoice can be arranged for your employer to make the payment on your behalf before you book the course, but access to the e-learning will be faster if you pay on the website and be re-imbursed by your employer.)

Please apply early to allow time for you to complete the Griffiths III Video Training Course before your Practical Training Course.

Griffiths III Practical Training Course

  • Consult the list of Upcoming Events and contact the Lead Tutor/ Course Organiser of your preferred training course to express your interest.
  • The Tutor/Course Organiser will contact you directly with a booking form.
  • You pay the course fee directly to the Tutor/ Course Organiser.