Advanced Structural Equation Modelling Techniques: PLS-SEM to FsQCA with SmartPLS

ServiceSetu Academics is pleased to announce a 3-Day Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Advanced Structural Equation Modelling Techniques, designed to equip researchers, faculty members, and doctoral scholars with cutting-edge analytical skills.

This intensive programme will cover advanced methodologies including PLS-SEM, ANN, NCA, IPMA, and FsQCA, using SmartPLS with hands-on conceptual understanding.

📅 Programme Details

Dates: 1–3 June 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (IST)
Mode: Online (Google Meet)
Special Benefit: 7 Days SmartPLS-4 Keys will be provided
Certificate, Recordings Access & Study Material: Available for all participants

Programme Overview

This FDP is designed for participants who want to move beyond basic SEM techniques and gain expertise in advanced modelling approaches used in high-impact research publications.

Participants will learn how to:

Conduct advanced structural modelling analysis
Handle mediation, moderation, and interaction effects
Apply machine learning techniques like ANN
Perform necessary condition analysis (NCA) and fsQCA
Address complex research challenges such as endogeneity and heterogeneity

Day-wise Coverage

Day 1: Advanced Modelling Foundations

Mediation and moderation analysis
Interaction effects
Multi-Group Analysis (MGA)
Measurement Invariance (MICOM)
Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks (ANN)

Day 2: Advanced Constructs & Analytical Techniques

Higher-Order Constructs (HOC)
Repeated Indicator & Two-Stage Approaches
Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA)
Combined Importance-Performance Map Analysis (cIPMA)

Day 3: Advanced Research Challenges & Nonlinear Modelling

Endogeneity in SEM
Unobserved heterogeneity (FIMIX, PLS-POS)
Nonlinear effects using Gaussian Copula
Introduction to fsQCA

Speaker Profile: Dr. Chirag Malik

Associate Professor & Associate Dean, School of Management, BML Munjal University, Gurgaon
27+ years of experience in academia and industry
Expertise in Business Analytics, Marketing Analytics, and Business Research
Proficient in Machine Learning (Python), Statistical Analysis (R), and Predictive Modelling
Member, Analytics Society of India, IIM Bangalore
Delivered 45+ FDPs & MDPs across academic and professional institutions
Published in reputed ABDC, Scopus, and Web of Science indexed journals

Dr. Malik brings a unique blend of academic rigor and practical analytics expertise, ensuring participants gain both conceptual clarity and applied insights.

Registration Details

Indian Participants: INR 950
International Participants: USD 25
ServiceSetu Premium Members: No Fee

👥 Who Should Attend?

Faculty members in Management, Social Sciences, and allied disciplines
PhD scholars and research professionals
Industry professionals involved in data analysis and research
Anyone interested in advanced quantitative research techniques

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Advanced Structural Equation Modelling Techniques: PLS-SEM to FsQCA with SmartPLS