SkillCheck Online (Internet-based) Skill Testing

There are various Internet-based skill testing options available from SkillCheck Pacific Pty Ltd or our New Zealand distributor, Hope-Cross Consulting.  Each has its own benefits and each suits different user needs.  These formats have been created to cater for the range of HR specialists who have chosen this method to verify examinee's relevant skills.

Over 100,000 online tests are completed every month and the volume continues to grow each month.

Tests may take several forms;

• perfomance-based tests where each question is a complete task and an accurate simulation of an application's functions, allowing any correct method to complete the task (i.e. inserting a formula in Excel 2003),
• skill-based tests measuring an examinee's level of proficiency in a given skill area (i.e. typing speed),
• linear-based (knowledge-based) tests which measure an examinee's knowledge of a subject (i.e. multiple-choice spelling),
• combination of linear-based testing plus situational audio-based simulations (i.e. Call Centre Customer Service Scenarios),
• behaviour profiling assessments to measure an examinee's ranking against others in one or more attitude or aptitude profiles.

To view or download a PowerPoint presentation about the various types of SkillCheck tests, please CLICK HERE.

Sample Score Reports

To see a few online test score reports, click on one or more of the links;

Word 2003 - Standard      Excel 2002 - Standard      Typing Test      Workplace Personality (Behaviour Profiling)     TalentScout (Computer Adaptive Testing)

Interpreting a Score Report

To view an explanation and sample of a score report, please CLICK HERE.

Popular delivery formats for Internet-based skill testing include:

Pre-Paid Metered License - this form of Internet-based testing caters for those with modest demand for performance-based, knowledge-based and behaviour profiling assessment.  The full range of SkillCheck tests and assessments are available in this un-branded type of Internet-based testing.  The site is exclusive to the subscriber and a pre-determined number of "credits" are installed.

Each completed test or assessment uses one "credit".  Test sessions may be done internally in your office, or you may send test sessions externally, for example to a candidates home e-mail.  (Note: see TechTip #16 on our Technical Tips page for suggested non-proctored testing control techniques.)

Key benefits - known cost per test; extensive range of tests available; may be sent to any e-mail address; results available immediately at end of testing session; ease of use; reliable; score report presented in format suitable for professional presentation; no additional load on your server, network or web site resources.

Please note, new restrictions may apply to this form of license from 1st September 2006.  To enquire regarding availability, CLICK HERE.

Annual License - this form of Internet-based testing caters for those with higher volume testing requirements, especially where demand varies from week-to-week or even day-to-day.  The full range of SkillCheck tests are available in this model and as additional products are developed, they may, in most cases, be added to the license at no additional cost.  See also Internet Testing.

Key Benefits - known annual cost; extensive range of tests; 24 x 7 access; may be accessed on multiple PCs at the licensed location; results available immediately at end of testing session; results may be sent to multiple e-mail address simultaneously; no requirement to buy a "block" of tests; ease of use; reliable; score report presented in format suitable for professional presentation; no additional load on your server, network or web site resources.

Branded License - a branded license is one which includes the logo of the user organisation.  Typically, results are directed back to one or more e-mail address and the "exit URL" may return the examinee back to a page within the licensee's own web site (i.e. the "careers" page).  See also Internet Testing.

Key Benefits - web site identity consistent with existing corporate logo; 24 x 7 access; known cost per test; extensive range of tests; may be configured for multiple users at defined licensed location, each with their own login control; results available immediately at end of testing session; results may be sent to multiple e-mail address simultaneously; ease of use; reliable; score report presented in format suitable for professional presentation; no additional load on your server, network or web site resources.

For more information on any aspect of Internet-based testing, contact SkillCheck - the professional skill testing company delivering online skill testing via the Internet.