New community member: National Board for Certified Counselors

The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Joins the Surpass Community Blog Post

[…] the development of their examinations. This includes tools to efficiently manage subject matter experts (SMEs) during the item writing and review process, and LOFT (Linear-on-the-Fly Testing) functionality for the creation of balanced test forms against a test blueprint.   As well as leveraging Surpass for its item banking capabilities, Surpass […]

Surpass 12.13 Pre-Release Webinar Blog Post

[…] useful for organisations who may have questions with a large number of possible answers. Secure File Attach for Bring-Your-Own-Device (11:58) With a growing desire from testers to expand into ‘breakthrough’ BYOD environments, we are continuously adding more features into Surpass to help you overcome challenges in this area. Secure File […]

2021 so far: Surpass Community news round-up Blog Post

[…] for new and existing members. “It is a pleasure to be part of the CNG Program Steering Committee in Chicago. Surpass is dedicated to improving testing in the credentialing space, so I look forward to sharing my experiences and learning from clients in this industry. I value the opportunity to […]

User Research for a more Accessible and Inclusive Test Experience Blog Post

[…] diagnosed with dyslexia, a condition which according to research affects 10% of the UK population* (although as the condition can go undiagnosed is likely to actually be around 20%). The research gathered data on the experience of users when presented with a document written in a font specifically designed to […]

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Seven themes from the Surpass Conference Blog Post

[…] themes at this year’s Surpass Conference in October.* Topics included examples of innovation, AI, accessibility issues, and the opportunities and challenges in rolling out on-screen testing more widely. As Surpass Assessment founder Bob Gomersall said, “these are exciting times to be involved in educational assessment.” Read on for seven trends […]

Software trainer teaching online

Supporting the Community with Training and Test Conversion Services Blog Post

[…] is excited about the advantages of virtual training and the potential it has: “ was definitely strange at first, it’s a different skillset, but I actually think it’s better because it’s a short bitesize amount of contact you’re having with trainees. It is intense, you’ve got to keep them engaged…but […]

Save time and improve your candidates’ exam booking experience with Scheduler Blog Post

[…] used the new booking system to save time and improve their candidates’ exam booking experience. Key features how the new system is optimized for Surpass test centers and remote proctor services how Scheduler’s easy and intuitive process lets candidates book tests within Surpass based on exam times, test center location […]

Ascentis moves from Paper to On-Screen exam delivery

Ascentis transitions qualifications to on-screen delivery with Surpass Blog Post

Paper-based tests have been transitioned on-screen as part of a successful test conversion project Saltaire, West Yorkshire, UK, 16th February 2021 – BTL is pleased to share that Ascentis, known for their user-friendly qualifications in ESOL, English & Maths, and Access to Higher Education, has transitioned a number of paper-based […]

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Penske Truck Leasing selects Surpass to take prestigious Tech Showdown competition to the next level Blog Post

[…] highest profile professional certification and licensure organizations across many different sectors, including healthcare, finance and IT. Organizations choose Surpass for its advanced item banking, intuitive test assembly and administration capabilities and secure test driver. More than 30 million assessments have been delivered using Surpass to date. The Penske Truck Leasing […]