How much does CourseCompass cost?

Individual assessments range from €4.99 (CV Builder) to €34.99 (Course Compass). The Senior Cycle Bundle is €44.99. Schools start from €14 per student.

Is CourseCompass scientifically valid?

Yes. CourseCompass is built on established frameworks: Holland's RIASEC interest model, the Big Five (OCEAN) personality model, Fleming's VARK learning styles and aptitude testing.

Who is CourseCompass for?

Leaving Certificate and Transition Year students, parents, and Irish secondary schools including guidance counsellors, teachers and principals.

CourseCompass — AI-Powered Career Guidance for Irish Students

Q: What is CourseCompass?

CourseCompass is Ireland's AI-powered career guidance platform. It matches secondary school students with their best-fit CAO courses from 830+ options using scientifically-validated psychometric assessments.

Q: Is student data safe with CourseCompass?

Yes. CourseCompass is GDPR-compliant and operates under the Irish Data Protection Act. Student data is encrypted, never sold, and can be deleted on request.

What Is CourseCompass?

Definition: CourseCompass is an Irish EdTech platform that provides AI-powered career guidance and CAO course matching for secondary school students. It uses scientifically-validated psychometric assessments to match students with their best-fit courses from 830+ CAO options across Irish universities and colleges.

Target audience: Leaving Certificate students, Transition Year students, parents, guidance counsellors, and schools across Ireland.

Headquarters: Ireland. Website: coursecompass.ie

All 12 Assessments

CourseCompass offers 12 distinct assessments covering career exploration, academic interests, personal development, and employability:

Career & Course Matching

Course Compass — Comprehensive assessment combining RIASEC interests, Big Five personality traits, and aptitude testing to match students with their best-fit CAO courses. Duration: 45–55 minutes. Price: €34.99.
Subject Interest Test — Identifies top academic interests and recommends Leaving Certificate subject choices aligned with career goals. Duration: 10–15 minutes. Price: €14.99.
Apprentice Compass — Matches students with apprenticeship pathways across craft, ICT, finance, and other sectors. Duration: 12–18 minutes. School-only.
PLC Compass — Guides students toward suitable Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses as an alternative or stepping stone to CAO. Duration: 12–18 minutes. School-only.
Career Investigations — 60+ structured career exploration activities covering industries, roles, and pathways. School-only.

Personal Development

Career Values & Motivation Test — Identifies core work values and motivation patterns to help students choose careers aligned with what matters most to them. Duration: 10–15 minutes. School-only.
Personality & Teamwork Style — Assesses communication style, teamwork preferences, and collaboration strengths. Duration: 10–15 minutes. School-only.
Learning Style Assessment — Based on VARK framework, identifies whether a student learns best through Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, or Kinaesthetic methods. Duration: 8–12 minutes. Price: €9.99.
Metacognitive Awareness — Evaluates self-regulated learning skills and study awareness. Duration: 10–15 minutes. School-only.

Academic & Employability

Study Skills & Exam Readiness — Identifies study habits, time management skills, and exam preparation strategies. Duration: 10–15 minutes. School-only.
Digital Skills & Future Readiness — Assesses digital literacy, technology confidence, and readiness for tech-integrated careers. Duration: 10–15 minutes. School-only.
Transition Year Readiness — Evaluates preparedness for the Transition Year experience including goal-setting and self-direction. Duration: 10–15 minutes. School-only.

Employability Tools

CV Builder — AI-assisted CV creation tool designed for students with limited work experience. Generates professional CVs with guided prompts. Price: €4.99.

Scientific Methodology

CourseCompass assessments are built on established psychological frameworks:

RIASEC Model (Holland Codes) — Six occupational interest types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional. Used in the Course Compass.
Big Five Personality Traits — Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism. Used to refine course matching.
VARK Framework — Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, Kinaesthetic learning preferences. Used in the Learning Style Assessment.
Aptitude Testing — Verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning assessments.

Full methodology details: Our Scientific Framework

CAO Course Database

CourseCompass maintains a searchable database of 830+ CAO courses from Irish higher education institutions including:

UCD, TCD, DCU, UCC, University of Galway, UL
TU Dublin, ATU, SETU, MTU
Level 8 (Honours Degree), Level 7 (Ordinary Degree), Level 6 (Higher Certificate)

Search courses: coursecompass.ie/courses

For Schools

CourseCompass offers school packages providing:

Bulk student access to all 12 assessments
Admin dashboard with student progress tracking
Guidance counsellor tools and analytics
Class and year group management
PDF report generation per student
Career Investigation analytics dashboard

School pricing from €14/student. Details: coursecompass.ie/school-signup

Individual Pricing

Product	Price	Includes
Subject Interest Test	€14.99	Subject interest profiling, LC subject recommendations
Course Compass	€34.99	RIASEC, Big Five, aptitude testing, AI course matching
Senior Cycle Bundle	€49.99	Course Compass + PLC + Apprenticeship + Learning Style + Career Investigations (save over €30)

Full pricing: coursecompass.ie/pricing

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Data & Privacy

CourseCompass is GDPR-compliant and operates under the Irish Data Protection Act. Student data is encrypted, never sold, and can be deleted on request.