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Security & Defensibility
Protecting Programs That Carry Real Consequences
Psychometrics & Analytics
Turning Assessment Data into Action
Accessibility & Candidate Experience
Creating Accessible, Inclusive Testing Experiences
Platform & Technology
Built for High-Stakes Assessment
Organizations & Programs
Supporting Assessment Programs Across Industries
Getting Started
Launching Your Program with Confidence
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SECURITY & DEFENSIBILITY
Protecting Programs That Carry Real Consequences
Security in high-stakes assessment is not a single feature. It is a coordinated system of controls designed to protect every stage of the assessment lifecycle, from item development through score reporting. A secure testing program should safeguard exam content, verify candidate identity, maintain consistent administration, and preserve documented evidence of testing activity and controls.
TesTrac secures the assessment lifecycle through multiple layers of protection, including:
- Encrypted item repositories
- Role-based permissions and access controls
- Dynamic exam delivery and randomized item presentation
- Candidate authentication and identity verification
- AI-assisted proctoring and browser lockdown
- Tamper-evident audit trails that document testing activity
By combining technical safeguards with structured assessment workflows, TesTrac helps organizations protect exam integrity while maintaining documentation that can support compliance, accreditation, and defensibility requirements.
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Legal defensibility means an organization can demonstrate that its certification exam is fair, valid, consistently administered, and accurately measures the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for professional practice. If a certification decision is ever challenged, the organization must be able to show that every aspect of the assessment was developed and administered using recognized, documented processes.
A legally defensible certification program typically includes:
- Job Task Analysis (JTA) to establish that exam content reflects real-world practice
- Recognized standard-setting methodologies, such as Modified Angoff or Bookmark, to establish the passing score
- Consistent administration for every candidate, including documented accommodations
- Detailed audit records that document relevant testing activity from candidate login through score reporting
- Ongoing psychometric analysis to monitor exam performance and maintain reliability over time
TesTrac supports these practices through structured item banking, psychometric reporting, standardized exam delivery, accommodation management, and tamper-evident audit trails that help organizations maintain documentation throughout the assessment lifecycle.
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Yes. TesTrac is designed to support assessment programs ranging from small specialty credentials to large international certification organizations. The platform combines scalable cloud infrastructure with flexible scheduling, multilingual capabilities, and secure delivery controls to support consistent testing experiences across candidate locations.
Organizations delivering assessments across multiple regions often require more than online testing. They need reliable infrastructure, consistent administration, and operational support that can scale as their programs grow.
TesTrac supports global assessment delivery through:
- Elastic cloud infrastructure
- International scheduling capabilities
- Multilingual assessment support
- Secure candidate authentication
- Integrated proctoring options
- 100% uptime SLA during active testing windows
TesTrac combines scalable infrastructure, secure delivery controls, and operational support for high-stakes assessment programs serving candidates across regions.
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PSYCHOMETRICS & ANALYTICS
Turning Assessment Data Into Evidence
Psychometric analysis transforms raw assessment data into meaningful evidence about exam quality, candidate performance, and the effectiveness of individual test items. Rather than simply reporting scores, psychometric analysis helps organizations evaluate whether an assessment is performing as intended, identify opportunities for improvement, and maintain the validity and reliability of certification decisions over time.
Depending on the program’s needs, available data, and service scope, TesTrac’s psychometric reporting and analysis may include:
- Item difficulty analysis
- Item discrimination analysis
- Distractor analysis
- Reliability reporting
- Differential Item Functioning (DIF)
- Equating analysis
- Longitudinal performance reporting
These insights help organizations identify poorly performing items, monitor examination quality, support accreditation and regulatory requirements, and make evidence-based decisions about future test development. By combining meaningful reporting with expert assessment methodologies, TesTrac supports certification and licensure programs in maintaining fair, defensible, and psychometrically sound examinations.
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Psychometric reporting is only one component of a successful assessment program. TesTrac also supports organizations with expert guidance throughout the test development lifecycle, helping them develop examinations that are valid, reliable, and aligned with recognized industry practices.
Depending on an organization’s needs, TesTrac’s psychometric services may include:
- Job Task Analysis (JTA) support
- Test blueprint development
- Standard-setting studies
- Item writing guidance
- Item review and validation
- Exam form construction
- Ongoing item bank maintenance
- Statistical evaluation and continuous improvement
For organizations launching a new certification or refining an established program, TesTrac combines assessment technology with psychometric expertise to support fair, defensible assessments grounded in sound measurement principles.
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ACCESSIBILITY & CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE
Inclusive Testing by Design
Accessible assessment gives every qualified candidate an equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and competence while supporting compliance requirements. A successful assessment program balances accessibility, consistency, and security while providing appropriate accommodations without compromising exam integrity.
TesTrac is designed to support inclusive testing experiences through features and workflows that help organizations address recognized accessibility guidelines while maintaining consistent administration.
Accessibility capabilities include:
- Design aligned with WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines
- Keyboard navigation
- Support for screen reader technologies
- High-contrast display options
- Adjustable font sizing
- Configurable testing accommodations
- Documented accommodation approval workflows
By integrating accessibility into the assessment lifecycle, TesTrac helps organizations create fair, inclusive testing experiences while maintaining the documentation and consistency required for high-stakes certification and licensure programs.
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PLATFORM & TECHNOLOGY
Purpose-Built for High-Stakes Assessment
FEATURED RESOURCE
Use this buyer’s checklist to compare certification exam platforms across security, psychometrics, item banking, exam delivery, candidate experience, integrations, implementation, support, and total program cost.
TesTrac continually evolves its assessment technology while maintaining the security, reliability, and psychometric rigor required for high-stakes testing. Emerging capabilities, including AI-enabled tools, are evaluated based on how well they support exam integrity, operational efficiency, and the candidate experience.
That approach is grounded in 28+ years of experience developing and delivering secure online assessments. TesTrac pairs established assessment expertise with a platform that adapts as testing needs, security risks, and technology change.
TesTrac combines:
- 28+ years of assessment experience
- Purpose-built testing architecture
- Integrated psychometric capabilities
- Flexible API integrations
- Secure, scalable cloud infrastructure
- Dedicated client partnerships and ongoing support
TesTrac was built specifically for organizations that require secure, defensible, and reliable assessment programs. Its technology is supported by assessment expertise and dedicated client partnerships throughout the program lifecycle.
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ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS
Solutions for Complex Assessment Environments
TesTrac partners with organizations that require secure, reliable, and defensible assessment programs. Each client has distinct operational, technical, and regulatory requirements, so TesTrac configures its solutions around the program while supporting exam integrity and a clear experience for administrators and candidates.
TesTrac supports a wide range of assessment programs, including:
- Healthcare credentialing and certification boards
- Professional associations
- Educational institutions
- Licensing organizations
- Corporate certification programs
- Workforce assessment providers
TesTrac supports specialty certifications, licensure examinations, continuing competency assessments, and workforce credentialing programs with flexible solutions tailored to each organization’s operational, technical, and regulatory requirements.
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GETTING STARTED
From Consultation to First Administration
Every assessment program has unique goals, workflows, and technical requirements. TesTrac begins by learning how your organization currently develops, manages, and delivers assessments before recommending an appropriate approach.
From initial consultation through launch and live administration, the TesTrac team works closely with you to configure a solution that aligns with your assessment program and helps minimize disruption during implementation..
A typical onboarding process includes:
- Discovery and consultation
- Solution design and configuration
- Data migration planning
- Sandbox testing
- Administrator training
- Live administration support
- Post-launch review and ongoing optimization
TesTrac provides the expertise, guidance, and support to help organizations launch new certification programs or modernize existing assessment platforms through a structured implementation process.
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