Course Assessments and Exams

Course assessments measure your understanding of the material and may be required for certification or professional development credit. The system tracks your attempts, scores, and progress automatically.

Taking Course Assessments

Assessments are embedded within courses and appear as you progress through the content.

Starting an Assessment

1. Navigate to your assigned course from My Learning
2. Complete any prerequisite sections marked as required
3. Click the assessment section when it becomes available
4. Review any special instructions or time limits before beginning
5. Click Start Assessment to begin

During the Assessment

• Answer all questions completely
• Use the Previous and Next buttons to navigate between questions
• Your answers are automatically saved as you progress
• Review your responses before final submission
• Click Submit Assessment when ready to complete

Assessment Types

Multiple Choice: Select the best answer from the provided options

Multiple Selection: Choose all correct answers from the list

Short Answer: Provide written responses in the text field provided

Understanding Scoring and Results

Viewing Your Scores

After completing an assessment, you can view detailed results:

1. Go to My Learning and locate the completed course
2. Click on the course to view your enrollment details
3. Your final score and status appear in the results section
4. Expand individual attempts to see question-by-question performance

Score Information

Final Score: Your overall percentage on the assessment

Passing Score: The minimum percentage required to pass (typically set by your administrator)

Status: Shows Pass, Fail, or In Progress

Attempts: Number of times you've taken the assessment

Result Details

The results page shows:

• Your score for each section or exam within the assessment
• Date and time of completion
• Proctor information (if the assessment was proctored)
• Detailed breakdown by attempt

Retaking Failed Assessments

You can retake most assessments if you don't achieve a passing score on your first attempt.

Retake Process

1. Return to the course from My Learning
2. Navigate to the failed assessment section
3. Click Retake Assessment or Start Assessment again
4. Complete the assessment following the same process
5. Your new score will replace the previous attempt for grading purposes

Retake Policies

• Most courses allow multiple attempts
• Some assessments may have attempt limits set by your administrator
• Your highest score typically counts as your official grade
• All attempts remain visible in your results history

Proctored Retakes

If your original assessment was proctored, retakes may also require proctoring:

• Contact your administrator to schedule a proctored retake session
• You'll receive an enrollment code for the proctored session
• Complete the assessment during the scheduled proctored time

Assessment Progress Tracking

Completion Status

Your assessment status appears throughout the system:

Not Started: Assessment not yet attempted

In Progress: Assessment started but not completed

Completed - Pass: Assessment completed with passing score

Completed - Fail: Assessment completed but score below passing threshold

Professional Development Credit

Passed assessments may count toward your professional development requirements:

• PD hours are awarded upon successful completion
• Credit appears in your transcript automatically
• Certificates are generated for qualifying assessments
• Hours count toward annual PD requirements

Troubleshooting Assessment Issues

Technical Problems

If you experience technical difficulties during an assessment:

• Refresh your browser and return to the assessment
• Your answers should be automatically saved
• Contact technical support if problems persist
• Document any error messages you receive

Questions About Content

For questions about assessment content or scoring:

• Review the course materials for clarification
• Contact your instructor or course administrator
• Check if additional study resources are available
• Request feedback on specific questions if allowed

Your assessment results contribute to your professional development record and help demonstrate your mastery of important educational concepts and practices.