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Awarding organizations
An experienced and trusted testing partner across regulated industries.
Dreams deserve...
awarding body testing that meets the changing needs and high standards of test takers and regulators
Whether it’s accountancy, engineering, lifesaving or construction, awarding organizations work in highly regulated and rapidly changing industries. With decades of experience, we understand the complexities of testing in this environment. Our goal is to support your mission to deliver high-quality qualifications and testing that improves lives. Amongst others, we partner with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and the UK Home Office to deliver the Life in the UK (LitUK) test.
Chosen by leading organizations
Flexible test delivery options
Whatever your test delivery requirements, we have an option that’s right for your organization, qualification, industry and test taker needs. We are highly experienced at supporting organizations to transition to new testing modalities and methods in response to changing requirements. Whether that’s moving from paper-based tests (PBT) to computer-based testing (CBT), from in-person to secure remote testing, or giving test takers the choice with multi-modal testing.
Secure test center network
Secure remote testing
Multi-modal testing options
Live online proctoring solution
Record & review online proctoring
Continuous testing
Secure test taker experience
Changing regulatory environment
The world of professional and vocational awarding bodies is one of tight regulation and changing rules. Rightly so – your role is to protect the public and uphold the standards and reputation of your industry. We work with you to deliver effective testing services within the current regulatory framework. Providing the assurance of safe hands and a trusted partner to protect your integrity and credibility, while constantly striving to lead progress and improve.
Partnership and transition support
Our clients value our partnership approach and flexibility. Wherever you are in your journey we will support your timeframe and transition. Choose from a full service offering or benefit from our proven ability of working with other third-party organizations. This might be a test booking system, test driver, item banking or other vendor where you have an existing relationship.
Paper-based testing (PBT) to computer-based testing (CBT).
Fixed form testing to randomised test items.
Exam hall / test centres to multi-modal testing options.
Event based / testing windows to continuous testing.
Continuous testing to testing on demand.
High test taker expectations
Many organizations have invested heavily in technology to improve the user experience. As a result, your test takers are accustomed to exceptional online experiences and will expect the same from you. Whatever the requirements of your regulator, we offer a frictionless experience for your test takers. From test booking and taking a test, through to delivering a result. Preventing issues and minimizing stress at every stage – for you and your test takers.
Rigorous test security
Public attention on awarding bodies is high, your reputation is key and risk must be minimized. Our experience with licensing professions puts us in a unique position to support organizations operating in a complex regulatory environment. We understand testing programs will be assessed and audited on demonstrable test integrity and meeting the criteria defined by your regulator, regardless of how the test is delivered. Our testing programs are always framed and delivered on this basis.
Success stories
"This is an ongoing partnership with PSI which will evolve and improve as we each learn more about our respective markets and skill sets. We are looking to move more of our exams to an anytime, anywhere model. This allows us to continue to put the learner, irrespective of their age, at the center of our plans."
Helen Coleman
Chief Operating Officer, ABRSM
"I have tremendously enjoyed working with PSI. They have been a very responsive partner, always working to improve the customer experience, innovating at every step. I continue to be impressed by how responsive they are to client needs."
ISACA
"PSI is always willing to do the right thing. It gives me the confidence I need that they really understand what we as an organization are trying to do and how we want our candidates to feel."
