Below is a real example of the personalised digital skills profile a student receives after completing the CourseCompass Digital Skills & Future Readiness Test. All data is illustrative — names and identifying details have been anonymised.
Your Digital Skills Profile
Future Readiness Score
You have a solid foundation for finding information, with some room to sharpen your evaluation skills.
- Practice checking the 'About' page of websites to verify credibility.
- Try organising your school files into a folder system.
You communicate well online and know how to collaborate using digital tools. Great foundation for the modern workplace.
- Try leading a group project using a shared document.
- Experiment with project management tools like Trello.
You can create digital content, but there's room to deepen your skills and understanding of copyright.
- Try creating a short video or infographic for your next school project.
- Use Unsplash or Pixabay for royalty-free images.
You take your online safety seriously and know how to protect yourself. Keep staying vigilant.
- Turn on two-factor authentication for your important accounts.
- Check haveibeenpwned.com to see if your email has been in a data breach.
You have a decent understanding of technology trends, but there are some areas where you could go deeper.
- Try using an AI tool (like ChatGPT or Google Gemini) for a school project, then check its answers for mistakes.
- Check out Code.org for free coding and problem-solving activities.
9 out of 12 scenario questions correct
You're researching climate change for a school project. Which source is most reliable?
You found two articles about the same topic that disagree. What's the best approach?
Your group project partner sends a message you think is rude. What do you do?
You need to share a large presentation file with your class group. What's the best way?
Correct answer: C) One person does it and adds everyone's names
You want to use an image from the internet in your school project. What should you check first?
You're making a poster and want it to look professional. Which tool would give you the best result?
Correct answer: D) Using the most expensive equipment
You get a text from your bank asking you to click a link. What should you do?
A website asks for your PPS number to enter a free prize draw. What do you do?
You used AI to write an essay introduction. Is this OK to submit?
What does 'AI hallucination' mean?
Correct answer: A) Buy a new laptop
Which of these is a real risk of using AI for schoolwork?
You see a shocking headline shared on social media. Before sharing, what should you do?
Assess Your Digital Skills
Complete the Digital Skills Test to understand your digital literacy and future readiness.