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The Certificate is based on ACT's world-renowned WorkKeys^® assessments—which remain the only proven system for linking job skills with workplace success. To earn The Certificate you must take three WorkKeys assessments—Math, Reading, and Locating Information. Your WorkKeys scores will determine what level of The Certificate you are eligible to earn.

• Bronze – scores at least a level 3 in each of the three core areas and has the necessary foundational skills for 35 percent of the jobs in the WorkKeys database.
• Silver – scores at least a level 4 in each of the three core areas and has the necessary foundational skills for 65 percent of the jobs in the WorkKeys database.
• Gold – scores at least a level 5 in each of the three core areas and has the necessary foundational skills for 90 percent of the jobs in the WorkKeys database.
• Platinum – scores at least a level 6 in each of the three core areas and has the necessary foundational skills for 99 percent of the jobs in the WorkKeys database.