All users with a Pluralsight account have access to Skill IQ assessments. While plan admins can't assign skill assessments to users on group plans, they can invite users to get their Skill IQ.
Who can use this?
Note: Skill IQ assessments are available on a web browser, on the Pluralsight mobile app for iOS and Android devices, or on the MacOS desktop app. Visit Apps and downloads page (opens in new tab) to download the app.
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Skill IQ page
Think of the Skill IQ page (opens in new tab) as your home base for everything Skill IQ. This page contains three main sections:
- Discover
Here you can browse by popular topics, search for specific assessments, explore new areas of technology, and find new Skill IQ assessments to take. explore new areas of technology and new Skill IQ assessments to take. - My Skills
On this tab, you’ll find your in-progress Skill IQ assessments, current Skill IQ levels, and available retakes all in one place.
Note: Retired assessments won’t appear in My Skills, but can be viewed in your profile (opens in new tab).
- Focused Learning
Go here to close your skill gaps with tailored learning recommendations based on Skill IQ assessments you’ve completed in the last 12 months. Learning recommendations are listed by assessment and further organized by skill gaps. Each skill gap contains links to video clips addressing that particular skill gap. There are some instances when you may not receive learning recommendations.
Finding and taking a Skill IQ
You can discover Skill IQs from several locations across the platform:
- The Discover tab on the Skill IQ page (opens in new tab). Find new Skill IQ assessments by popular topic or by searching by assessment title.
- The Paths page (opens in new tab). Click the Skills tab in the Paths page and choose a path labeled Get your Skill IQ. Pluralsight Skills paths are designed to prepare you for the Skill IQ in that subject. Once you’ve selected a path, click Measure now to take the assessment.
- The Search results page. Use the search bar to enter your search terms. On the search results page, click the Skill IQs filter under Content Type to see all available Skill IQs.
- The Browse page (opens in new tab). Click Assess your skills to limit results to only Skill IQ. Use other filters such as topic, category, and certification to further refine your results.
Note: Some paths may be associated with a certification exam, rather than a Skill IQ. That's because skill paths are focused on learning a specific skill while certification paths are focused on helping you prepare for a certification exam.
Giving feedback
After you take a Skill IQ, review your answers by clicking Check your answers. Provide feedback on the questions by clicking Give feedback below the question you’re reviewing.
Already taken a Skill IQ and want to re-measure? Check out our article on re-measuring your Skill IQ to learn more.