ACT WorkKeys Training
Overview
Your role as a staff member at an ACT® WorkKeys® test site requires that you have an active understanding of the policies and procedures. ACT WorkKeys tests are considered high-stakes tests for these reasons:
- Impact: Many ACT WorkKeys examinees are taking the tests to gain a job, keep a job, or gain a promotion. Potentially, the results of the tests could have major implications for their careers.
- Economy. High-quality tests are expensive to produce. When the security of a test form is compromised, the form is usually withdrawn and must be replaced by a new form, which significantly increases the cost of developing and maintaining tests.
We encourage all testing staff to attend a live webinar training session.
Training Plan
The training plan is designed to provide you with the step-by-step resources to having a successful administration for both paper and online testing formats. As a result of following the training plan, you should be able to:
- understand facility and staffing requirements
- order, securely store, and return any testing materials
- smoothly coordinate and administer the tests
Testing Staff Training Plan (PDF)
Administration Resources
To find manuals and resources for administering the tests, go to the Administration Resources page.
Open Enrollment Webinars (No Cost)
On demand training sessions with a learning expert who can answer your product specific questions.
ACT WorkKeys Online Administration (On Demand)
ACT WorkKeys Creating Accounts Using Batch Load Training (video)
ACT Workkeys Paper Test Administration
Customer Requested Webinars
Specialized training topics for private viewing training. Call 888.826.1956 for more details to personalize your training plan.
Title | Time | Training Description | Target Audience |
Introduction to ACT WorkKeys for Online Testing Test Administration | 2 hrs. | Learn about ACT WorkKeys for Online Testing test administration, including how to administer ACT WorkKeys for Online Testing assessments. Those who would benefit the most include:
| Sites that have a current ACT WorkKeys for Online Testing contract with ACT |
ACT WorkKeys for Online Testing Groups and Batch Loading | 2 hrs. | Learn how to use groups and batch loading in the administration of ACT WorkKeys for Online Testing assessments. Those who would benefit the most include individuals responsible for setting up and working with groups and those responsible for creating and uploading batch load files, including site administrators and proctors. | Sites that have a current ACT WorkKeys for Online Testing contract with ACT |
Using the Occupational Profiles Database to Improve Student Performance | 30–40 min. | Learn how to find and search the ACT WorkKeys Occupational Database, how to connect to O*Net data, and be exposed to numerous materials that can be used to motivate students and gain a better understanding of why ACT WorkKeys and ACT WorkKeys curriculum. | Any |
ACT WorkKeys Soft Skills Assessments: Talent—Performance—Fit | 45 min. | Describes each of the ACT WorkKeys Soft Skills Assessments: Talent, Performance, and Fit. The webinar explains why ACT created the assessments and what each assessment looks like, including a review of each report. Finally, the webinar describes how each assessment can be used in various employment processes. | ACT WorkKeys test site administrators who haven’t delivered ACT Soft Skills Suite assessments and are interested in learning about them |
Understanding and Using ACT WorkKeys Scores | 45 min. | This training presentation is designed to help customers understand ACT WorkKeys scores and learn about the ways examinees can use their scores. | Any |
ACT WorkKeys Paper Test Administration | 1 hr. | Participants in this webinar will learn about ACT WorkKeys Paper test administration, including how to administer ACT WorkKeys Paper assessments. | Proctors and Test Site Administrators |
In-Person Workshops
Bring our experts to you. You get personalized training at your location for your group. Call 888.826.1956 for more details to personalize your training plan.
| Title | Time | Training Description | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT WorkKeys for Online Testing Test Administration | Up to 8 hrs. (4 hours for WorkKeys for Online Testing basics; 4 hours for advanced material) | Participants in this workshop will learn about ACT WorkKeys for Online Testing test administration, including how to administer ACT WorkKeys for Online Testing assessments. The advanced material includes instruction on how to work with groups and with batch loading. If desired, the participants can request an overview of available reports. Those who would benefit the most include:
For the advanced portion, additional individuals who would benefit include:
| Sites that have a current ACT WorkKeys for Online Testing contract with ACT and individuals who want access to reports data |