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Certificate Course on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS

Boost your research skills with our hands-on SEM course using SmartPLS 🚀📊

📢 Apply Now: Certificate Course on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS

📅 Date: 25th & 26th April 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Total: 10 Hours)
💻 Mode: Online (via Zoom)

This course teaches how to utilize SmartPLS (Smart Partial Least Squares) software for covariance-based and partial least squares in Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) in research. The workshop will cover selecting the appropriate SEM application (SmartPLS) as well as Explanatory Factor Analysis with SPSS software.

💰 Course Fee: LKR 10,000 | USD 50

 

 

🏦 Bank: People’s Bank – Thimbirigasyaya

💳 A/C No: 086100130008638

👤 Name: Institute of Applied Statistics, Sri Lanka

🌐 Online Payment: pay.iassl.lk

 

📩 Send your payment slip to: [email protected] OR WhatsApp +94 777 324 802

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📌 Organized by the Institute of Applied Statistics, Sri Lanka (IASSL)

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Course Fee

LKR 10,000 / USD 50

Teacher Of Course

Prof. U. S. Thathsarani

Professor in Statistics, Department of Economics and Statistics
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Information Of Course

Category

Duration Time

25th & 26th April 2026 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Level

Course Features

1. Introduction to the Structural Equation Model (SEM)

  • Structural equation modeling
  • Latent versus observed variables
  • Exogenous versus endogenous variables
  • Exploratory versus confirmatory factor analyses
  • Choice of variables
  • Sample size determination
  • Data Screening (Linearity, Outliers, Missing data)
  • Exploratory Factor Analysis
  • Factor Analysis Model
  • Factor Extraction Method and Factors to Retain
  • Rotate Factors Interpret Exploratory Factor Analysis Results
  • Reporting the Results

2.Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with SmartPLS4

  • Getting started with SmartPLS4
  • Basic Concepts
  • Convergent and Discriminant Validity
  • Measurement Model Analysis
  • Structural Model Analysis and Reporting
  • Formative and Reflective Construct
  • Higher Order Construct
  • Mediation Analysis and Reporting
  • Moderation Analysis and Reporting
  • Group Analysis