Outcome 1
Decide whether PLS-SEM fits the research objective and model characteristics.
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SmartPLS PLS-SEM Analysis Course
Specify, estimate and report PLS-SEM models in SmartPLS with separate measurement, structural and predictive assessments.
Who this is for
A practical self-study system for researchers.
Postgraduate and doctoral researchers using SmartPLS for explanatory, prediction-oriented, mediation, moderation or formative model analysis.
The PDF course is written in English and designed for independent, self-paced study. It explains each decision, provides fictional illustrations, and includes workbook pages that you can print or complete separately against your own research.
The purchase does not include private document review, editing, data analysis, or live sessions. Those are available through the live group fee or a separately quoted one-to-one or institutional format.
Learning outcomes
What you should be able to do after the course.
Achievement depends on completing the lessons, using the worksheets, practising the decisions, and applying the process to your own work.
Outcome 2
Specify reflective and formative measurement models correctly.
Outcome 3
Assess structural paths, collinearity, effect sizes, indirect effects and prediction.
Outcome 4
Report SmartPLS procedures and results without threshold-driven overclaiming.
PDF course syllabus
A practical sequence from foundations to final checks.
21 pages of original instruction, guided decision tools, printable worksheets, and completion checks.
- 01
PLS-SEM Purpose and Model Specification
Select PLS-SEM for a defensible reason and translate theory into the correct model structure.
- 02
Reflective and Formative Measurement Assessment
Evaluate measurement quality using criteria appropriate to how constructs and indicators are specified.
- 03
Structural Model, Mediation and Moderation
Assess relationships, explained variance and effect mechanisms after measurement quality is addressed.
- 04
Prediction, Robustness and PLS-SEM Reporting
Evaluate predictive performance and report the complete workflow transparently.
Included in the PDF purchase
Instruction, worksheets, and a documented learning route.
- 21-page focused PDF course + printable workbook
- Original lessons, decision rules, and worked illustrations
- Printable decision worksheets and quality checklists
- Course-completion audit and 30-day action plan
- Verified primary-guidance links and a personal-use licence
Not included
- Writing or completing your assessed submission for you
- Live teaching, individual editing, data analysis, or document review unless separately purchased
- University accreditation, academic credit, or professional licensing
- Guaranteed approval, grade, journal acceptance, or publication timing
Course and training options
Choose the level of guidance and personalisation.
21-page focused PDF course + printable workbook with a personal-use licence and secure post-payment download.
Buy PDF course8 live sessions delivered online across 4 weeks, with shared activities and included resources.
Enrol in live trainingPrivate sessions adapted to your stage, discipline, objectives, and preferred timetable.
Request a quoteA private workshop or licensed learning package for a university, department, research team, or organisation.
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PDF purchases and live training have different delivery terms. The selected format, payment route, and applicable conditions are confirmed before payment.
How is the PDF delivered?
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May I print or share the course?
You may save and print a copy for your own learning. Redistribution, resale, public upload, classroom distribution, or inclusion in another commercial product is not permitted under the personal licence.
Is SmartPLS software included?
No. Learners require lawful software access. The course covers the decision and reporting workflow.
Is PLS-SEM always best for small samples?
No. Sample adequacy depends on the model, effect sizes, power, measurement quality and research objective; small samples can still produce unstable estimates.
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