Composite Modeling Workshop

In this self-paced online course, Drs. Jörg Henseler & Florian Schuberth give in-depth tutorials on analyzing and interpreting composite models in Mplus. With crystal clear hands-on lessons, they’ll take you through each step of the analysis, along with interpreting and reporting results. Use the dropdown menu below to see what’s included in this course:

    1. Welcome!

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    2. Handouts & references for download

    1. Session 1: The nature and purpose of auxiliary theories

    2. Session 2: Choosing the appropriate auxiliary theory

    3. Session 3: Composites and why to use them

    1. Session 4: Dedicated approaches to modeling with composites

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    2. Session 5: Overview of approaches to use composites in SEM

    3. Session 6: The Henseler–Ogasawara specification of composites in SEM

    4. Session 7: Higher-order constructs with composites

    5. Session 8: Confirmatory composite analysis

    1. Session 9: Illustrative example

    2. Session 10: Two-step approach to modeling composites

    3. Session 11: One-step approach to modeling composites

    4. Session 12: Pseudo-indicator approach to modeling composites

    5. Session 13a: H–O specification using unit weights

    6. Session 13b: H–O specification relaxing unidimensionality

    7. Session 13c: H–O specification using free weights

    8. Session 14: Higher-order constructs with composites
  • 18 lessons

Meet Your Instructors

Composite Models in Mplus is team-taught by experts Jörg Henseler & Florian Schuberth. Through their books, workshops, and scholarly work, they have helped thousands of researchers and students across multiple disciplines to sharpen their statistical skillsets.

Prof. Dr. Jörg Hensler

Prof. Dr. Jörg Henseler is the Chair of Product–Market Relations at the Faculty of Engineering Technology of the University of Twente, the Netherlands. His research interests focus on empirical methods of marketing and design research as well as the management of design, products, services, and brands. He is a leading expert on composite-based structural equation modeling and author of the book Composite-Based Structural Equation Modeling:  Analyzing Latent and Emerging Variables.

Dr. Florian Schuberth

Dr. Florian Schuberth is an economist and Assistant Professor in Product – Market Relations at the Faculty of Engineering Technology of the University of Twente, the Netherlands. His research focuses on structural equation modeling, particularly on composite-based methods . He is the co-developer of Confirmatory Composite Analysis and the R package cSEM.

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FAQ

  • What level of statistical training is required for the course?

    This course is for learners with a working knowledge of factor analysis and S.E.M.. Prior Mplus experience is not required.

  • I won't be able to complete this course all at once. Is the timing flexible?

    Yes.! The timing is entirely up to you. Once you enroll and the course has launched, you will have unlimited access to the content. You are free to pause and return to your lessons as needed.

  • Will you give me feedback on my analyses?

    The instructors can answer questions related to course content and Quantfish promptly resolves any technical issues related to the course platform. If you are interested in personal consultation on your own data, please contact us to get started.

How the Course Works

Follow these steps to get started:

  • 1. Enroll in the Course

    You will receive a payment receipt by email from QuantFish and instructions for accessing your Student Dashboard. Composite Models in Mplus is available to start immediately.

  • 2. Start Learning

    Begin the course when the time is right for you. Visit your student dashboard, click on the course, and watch the introductory video to get started. Subsequent lessons are shown to you in sequential order, along with the PDF resources. Plan on each day (module) to take about three hours, plus practice time. At the completion of the course, we will provide a certificate of completion that you can use for your own professional needs.

  • 3. Share Your Success!

    The best part of our work here at QuantFish is seeing our trainees implement their newfound analytic skills in their own research. We LOVE hearing about published papers and successful defenses. Find us on LinkedIn or Twitter or shoot us an email so we can celebrate with you!

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