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National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) Exam

National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) Exam

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National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) Exam

The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), developed by ACT, is a nationally recognized workforce credential designed to measure an individual’s preparedness for the modern job market. Unlike conventional academic exams, the NCRC emphasizes practical, real-world skills that are directly applicable to workplace success. Widely adopted by employers across diverse industries, it serves as a reliable tool to identify capable candidates, while job seekers use the certification to demonstrate their competencies, enhance employability, and strengthen career opportunities.

Who Should Take the Exam?

The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is suitable for individuals across different stages of their professional journey, including:

  • Students and recent graduates seeking to demonstrate their readiness for the workforce.
  • Job seekers aiming to stand out in a competitive employment market.
  • Working professionals pursuing promotions, career growth, or role transitions.
  • Employers and HR professionals who require a reliable credential for workforce assessment, recruitment, and placement decisions.

Course Outline

The NCRC exam content is structured around three key competency areas:

  • Applied Math
  • Graphic Literacy
  • Workplace Documents

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National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) Exam FAQs

WorkKeys Assessments are taken at any ACT-licensed test center nationwide.

Yes we offer nearly 50% discount for the order more than 10 products at a time. You can reach the Skilr Helpdesk for more details. The member of support staff will respond as soon as possible.

For this you will get 55 minutes to complete the assessment.

For this you will get 55 minutes to complete the assessment.

Level Scores are used in hiring and advancements decisions. They are based on ACT WorkKeys job profiles which are a snapshot of the skills needed for a particular job.

The assessments are available in English and Spanish language.

Yes our experts frequently blog about the tips and tricks for exam preparation.

• NCRC can build confidence that your skills meet the needs of employers. • This show prospective employer concrete proof of the skills you have. • The certificate determines skill improvement and training needs. • It will improve the opportunities for career changes and advancement

A National Career Readiness Certificate is earned by completing the three WorkKeys Assessments: • Applied Math • Workplace Documents • Graphic Literacy

Yes, Skilr offers email support for any certification related query while you are preparing for the exam using our practice exams. Your query will be handled by experts in due course.

Yes Skilr offers free practice tests for Exam which can be used before the final purchase for complete test.

Once purchased, the practice exams can be access for the lifetime.

The ACT NCRC is a portable, evidence-based certification that certifies the essential skills for workplace success. Employers look for it from job candidates, whether they come directly from high school, work-based learning programs, or through postsecondary paths, because it is a valid predictor of job performance. To earn the National Career Readiness Certificate® (NCRC®), you must successfully complete the WorkKeys assessments in Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents.

Scale Scores are used by educators to track growth in skills over time. They aren’t used for hiring or advancement decisions. The Scale Score Interpretation Guide (PDF) help to explain what the score is, how it can be used, and how it was developed.

For this you will get 55 minutes to complete the assessments.

This has both Level and Scale Scores. These types of scores indicate an ability to perform more complex skills as the scores increase.

There are five levels (level 3, level 4, level 5, level 6 and level 7). Level 3 is the least complex and Level 7 is the most complex.

The certification verifies skills proficiency in: • Problem solving • Critical thinking • Reading and using work-related text • Applying information from workplace documents to solve problems • Applying mathematical reasoning to work-related problems • Setting up and performing work-related mathematical calculations • Locating, synthesizing, and applying information that is presented graphically • Comparing, summarizing, and analyzing information presented in multiple related graphics

Yes, we offer a 100% unconditional money back guarantee. In case you are not able to clear the exam for then you can request for the full refund. Please note that we only refund the cost of product purchased from Skilr and not the Exam cost.