Skills Assessment FAQ

1. xWho should take the skills assessment?
2. xAfter completing an assessment, how can I register for courses?
3. xWhy should I complete a skills assessment?
4. xAre there other benefits to taking a skills assessment?
5. xIs there a fee?
6. xHow much time will the assessment take?
7.x How is Pass/Fail defined?
8.x Who has access to my assessment results?
9.x How often may I take the skills assessment?
10. Where can I learn more about skills assessments?

1. Who should take the skills assessment?

You, when considering which courses to take or if you're curious about your skill level. Of course, there is no obligation to do so, and you may skip the skills assessment and register for a course anyway.

2. After completing an assessment, how can I register for courses?

Although skills assessments are offered via the Online Training Catalog, you should register for courses through your local Authorized Training Provider (ATP).

To save time. Why spend your valuable time attending a class on material with which you are already experienced? Complete a skills assessment to inventory your skills and determine whether a particular course is right for you.

Absolutely! Take the skills assessment after completing a course to determine how much incremental knowledge you've gained.

No! It's free. You can register for skills assessment through the Online Training Catalog.

About 5-15 minutes to answer all the questions. Your score (percentage of questions answered correctly) is immediately calculated and presented to you.

A passing grade is a score of 80% or higher. If you're familiar with at least 80% of the course content , you won't significantly benefit from taking the course. On the other hand, if you're unable to answer at least four out of every five questions correctly, you should attend the class to increase your individual productivity. Ultimately, the decision is yours.

No one but you and Xilinx. Your score is viewable and stored for future review within the Transcripts window. In addition, you can select View Results to determine which questions you answered correctly or incorrectly. The correct answers to the questions, however, are not revealed. To view your score, simply use your username and password when logging in to the Online Training Catalog.

You may assess your skills as often as you like to help you better determine whether you would benefit from attending a course. Xilinx recommends that you reassess your skills after completing a course to compare your post-course score with your pre-course score.

10. Where can I learn more about skills assessments?

Read more about the Skills Assessment in Xcell Journal Online.