Each section of testing is weighted to provide a balanced assessment of critical factors with less important ones. An overall score is provided on a scale of 1-5, with five being the best. Each section is scored independently and then averaged into the overall score with weighted consideration. It is possible to score poorly in a lower-weighted section and still do well on the overall test.

The Exam Objectives Correlation test is scored by answering yes/no questions for each specific objective. The overall result for this test is a Pass or Fail based on 100 percent correlation to the published objectives. A course passes if it correlates to 100 percent of the objectives.

The Instructional Design Integrity test is made up of both yes/no questions and ranking questions based on the Lichert scale. Each question is individually weighted and includes reviewer comments about the score.

The comparison test is not weighted and it is not included in the overall score. Questions in the Instructional Design Integrity test encompass the elements in the comparison test. The comparison chart and results are only to highlight this aspect of the testing and to provide a common benchmark for comparing similar products.

A course that achieves an overall score of three or better on a scale of 1-5 is Passing, and is eligible to receive the ProCert Labs Tested service mark; a symbol of quality and assurance to consumers that your course is accurately designed to help them achieve certification. If you have selected a vendor program to include in your testing, it is possible to fail the ProCert Labs testing while passing the vendor module.