Practical Structural Equation
Modeling with SmartPLS
About Course
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
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55:07
Session 01: Introduction to SmartPLS & PLS-SEM
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01:34:08
Session 02: Measurement Model – Reliability & Validity
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01:49:36
Session 03: Structural Model – Hypothesis Testing
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55:13
Session 04: Mediation & Moderation Analysis
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01:01:33
Session 05: Advanced PLS-SEM Techniques
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01:08:20
Session 06: Reporting & Presenting Results
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49:49
Session 07: Discussion & Overview
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22:04
Session 08: Assessment
Student Ratings & Reviews
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LevelIntermediate
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CertificateCertificate of completion
Course Info
- Live Online Class
- Total Sessions: 7
A course by
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
SmartPLS কী কাজে লাগে?
SmartPLS হলো একটা সফটওয়্যার, যেটা ব্যবহার করা হয় Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) এ। এটা মূলত exploratory এবং predictive research এর জন্য অনেক জনপ্রিয়।
এই course এ আসতে হলে আগে থেকে SEM জানা লাগে?
না, আগে থেকে SEM expert হওয়া দরকার নেই। শুধু basic statistics আর research method এর knowledge থাকলেই আপনি comfortably শিখতে পারবেন।
এই course কার জন্য best suited?
PhD/MPhil researchers, Master’s students, faculty members, আর যারা survey-based research করেন—তাদের জন্য এই course perfect। Professionals ও নিতে পারেন।
এখানে কি real practice হবে নাকি শুধু theory?
এটা 100% hands-on course। Learners নিজেরা dataset নিয়ে কাজ করবে, model বানাবে, আর SmartPLS 4 এ output generate করবে।
আমার PhD thesis এ কিভাবে help করবে এই course?
আপনি SEM model design, test আর APA style এ report করতে শিখবেন। এতে আপনার thesis বা research paper একদম academic standard follow করবে।
What kind of support will I get during the course?
You’ll 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.
Will class recordings or materials be provided?
Yes, participants will have access to class slides, datasets, and recorded sessions to review and practice at their own pace.
Course শেষে কি certificate পাওয়া যাবে?
হ্যাঁ, course successfully complete করলে এবং project submit করলে আপনি AOL থেকে official certificate পাবেন।
Is there a final project or test?
Yes! There’s a mandatory project, we encourage participants to complete the project or case study using SPSS or SmartPLS to apply what they’ve learned.