Practical Structural Equation

Modeling with SmartPLS

About Course

A hands-on course designed to help researchers and professionals gain mastery in PLS-SEM using SmartPLS 4. From measurement model validation to hypothesis testing and advanced techniques, this course ensures learners can confidently conduct and report SEM analysis in academic and applied research.
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What I will learn?

  • Understand the fundamentals of SEM and why PLS-SEM is ideal for predictive research.
  • Navigate SmartPLS 4, import data, and create measurement models.
  • Assess construct reliability and validity using standard SEM techniques.
  • Test structural models, perform hypothesis testing, and evaluate model fit.
  • Conduct mediation and moderation analyses in SmartPLS.
  • Apply advanced methods including higher-order constructs, MGA, and IPMA.
  • Present results in APA 7th style with professional tables and figures.
  • Write a mini research report with complete SEM results.

Course Curriculum

Orientation Session

  • Recording of the live session
    33:36

Session 01: Introduction to SmartPLS & PLS-SEM

Session 02: Measurement Model – Reliability & Validity

Session 03: Structural Model – Hypothesis Testing

Session 04: Mediation Analysis

Session 05: Moderation Analysis

Session 06: Moderation Analysis ( of Demographic)

Session 07: Advanced PLS-SEM Techniques

Session 08: Reporting & Presenting Results

Session 09: Assessment

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Course Info

  • Live Online Class
  • Total Sessions: 9

A course by

Nazam Bhuiyan
Nazam Bhuiyan
PHD in Marketing (Malaysia), Award-Winning Researcher, AIB South Asia Conference 2025

Requirements

  • - A laptop or desktop with internet access
  • - Interest in data-driven research or analysis
  • - SmartPLS 4 (free version) installed
  • - Basic familiarity with Excel is helpful, but not mandatory

FAQ

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Youu2019ll receive step-by-step guidance, downloadable resources, practical examples, and Q&A support during and after class sessions to ensure all your doubts are addressed.

Yes, participants will have access to class slides, datasets, and recorded sessions to review and practice at their own pace.

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Yes! There’s a mandatory project, we encourage participants to complete the project or case study using SPSS or SmartPLS to apply what theyu2019ve learned.

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