Frequently Asked Questions
About the Tosa certification
- How long does a certification take?
- Certification is limited to 60 minutes. The average duration is 43 minutes.
- Is this certification recognized?
- Tosa certifications are recognized across many industries, with regular expansion into new industries. Tosa is currently recognized with healthcare, accounting, banking/insurance, HR/recruitment, consulting, legal, logistics, manufacturing, IT services, training & development, government/public services, marketing/communications, academia (primary education and higher education), and more.
Tosa certifications are also recognized internationally in the United States, Canada, France, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Dominican Republic, French Polynesia, Cameroon, Guyana, and more. We continue to gain recognition as we grow and service 50+ countries around the world.
- What is the passing score?
- There is no pass or fail with Tosa certifications. Tosa certifies your individual proficiency level with a numeric score between 0-1,000 and a placement on 5-level proficiency ranking from beginner to expert (beginner, basic, productive, advanced, expert).
- How do I present my Tosa score on my resume?
- The official standard is: Tosa [Software Name] [Version]: [Score] / 1000 (Level), for example: "Tosa Excel 2019: 880/1,000 (Expert)"
- Can I have access to the test questions and answers?
- We do not expose our certification question bank. You can access the questions and answers from your Tosa assessment (to aid in test preparation).
- For how long is a Tosa certification valid?
- Tosa Certification diplomas are valid for three years from the date of issue. You can elect to have a reminder sent to you before your certification expires. Login to your candidate account to setup your reminder.
- Why are Tosa certifications valid for 3 years?
- Skill levels evolve or decline over time, depending on use of the software or tool. New software and software versions are released every year, and skills must be updated. We cannot legitimately certify a digital skills level for more than 3 years. Limiting the certification validity reinforces the need for life-long learning and professional development.
- How do I add/share my Tosa certification on LinkedIn?
- For directions on how to add your certification to your LinkedIn profile. Watch this short instructional video to learn more
- How can I highlight my certification to help with my job search?
- Tosa improves employability by validating an individual’s skills with a non-bias, third party, internationally recognized certification. Your Tosa certification score can be displayed on your LinkedIn page (more here), and your resume. For example:
Many employers recognize Tosa certifications and utilize our assessments for recruiting purposes.
- How can I prepare best for the certification?
- Full practice tests, or Tosa assessments, are available for purchase to help you prepare for your certification. These assessments provide extensive results reports with skill gaps and access to your test questions and answers to help you prepare for your Tosa certification.
You can also practice online using our abbreviated tests available here. This quick and free evaluation before the certification will give you an estimated score on 3-level scale (0 to 350, 351 to 550, and 551 to 1,000).
We have partnered with multiple online learning providers and training companies that deliver Tosa aligned courses. Contact us for more information.
- Do you offer learning material?
- To provide an independent, impartial skill validation we do not publish learning resources. We work with several providers that offer curriculum or training course content that is aligned to the Tosa skills frameworks. If you would like a referral for preparation materials, please contact us.
- Can I re-test?
- Yes. Additional certifications can be purchased/taken without a mandatory waiting period. The number of test sessions is not limited.
- Is there an option to retake a failed certification?
- Tosa certifications are not pass/fail certifications. Instead, you will receive a score certifying your individual level of proficiency. As you increase your skills, you can retake the Tosa certification to validate your new skill level.
- How long is my certification pack valid for?
- Certification packs are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
- Are my certification packs transferrable? (to other individuals)
- Certification packs cannot be transferred.
- How should I include my Tosa score on my resume?
