Events › Northstar: Proctored Assessment

Prove your technology skills!

Pass an online  proctored assessment with a score of 85% or higher, and receive your certification (valuable to list on your resume) as an indication of your skill level. During this virtual Zoom session, you will have one hour to complete your assessment(s). You must fully complete the assessment(s) during your scheduled one hour time slot to obtain credit. If you are unable to finish or obtain the needed score of 85%, you can request another session to try again on a different day.

Complete this form to let us know the days/times you are available to complete your proctored assessment. We will reach out and schedule your assessment within one week.

Assessments are available in any of the following subjects:

Essential Computer Skills:

• Basic Computer Skills (Practice Lessons also available)
• Internet Basics (Practice Lessons also available)
• Using Email (Practice Lessons also available)
• Windows
• Mac OS

Essential Software Skills:

• Microsoft Word (Practice Lessons also available)
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Google Docs

Using Technology in Daily Life:

• Social Media
• Information Literacy
• Supporting K-12 Distance Learning
• Career Search Skills (Practice Lessons also available)
• Your Digital Footprint

Watch the below short video, to learn what to expect during your Northstar Proctored Assessment:

Watch the below video, if you are new to using Zoom.