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      Assess Your Skills & Abilities With The Alison Aptitude Test
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      Abstract Reasoning Test

      Assess your ability to solve logical problems creatively, a key skill for innovation and lateral thinking.
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      • Thinking Critically
        2 - 3 hrs 20,802 learners
        By Workforce Academy Partnership
        You Will Learn How To

        By the end of this course, you will be able to:

        • Identify problems to better understand them
        • Discuss issues as a group
        • Describe critical thinking methods
        • Evaluate costs and benefits to different solutions
        • Explain solutions to the your audiance and convince them that why they are the best course of action
        Beginner Level
        Certificate
        Thinking Critically

        389 liked this course

        2 - 3 hrs 20,802 learners
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      • Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills
        3 - 4 hrs 39,587 learners
        By Workforce Academy Partnership
        You Will Learn How To

        By the end of this course, you will be able to:

        • Analyze possible solutions to your problem
        • Identify the best possible solution
        • Explain critical thinking techniques
        • Arrange your work area to improve productivity
        • Evaluate all given information to begin the critical thinking process
        • Discuss methods of managing your time more efficiently
        Beginner Level
        Certificate
        Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills

        705 liked this course

        3 - 4 hrs 39,587 learners
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      • Turn Your Thinking Around: New Approaches to Problem-Solving
        2 - 3 hrs 3,542 learners
        By Ross Maynard
        You Will Learn How To

        By the end of this course, you will be able to:

        • Discuss the Copernican Revolution
        • Outline the principles of creative thinking
        • Explain why problem-solving efforts sometimes fail
        • Identify some new tools for problem-solving
        • List the benefits of problem-solving and improvement work
        • Explain how to organize an effective problem-solving team
        • State the three types of problems and list the tools that work best with each of them
        Advanced Level
        Certificate
        Turn Your Thinking Around: New Approaches to Problem-Solving

        77 liked this course

        2 - 3 hrs 3,542 learners
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      • Analytical Thinking and Coaching in Fortune 500 Firms
        3 - 4 hrs 1,572 learners
        By Gleb Tsipursky
        You Will Learn How To

        By the end of this course, you will be able to:

        • Solve typical challenges experienced by coaches in dealing with analytical clients at Fortune 500 firms and elsewhere
        • Explain the benefits of addressing cognitive biases with analytically minded clients
        • Describe how to establish trust and intimacy with the client
        • Outline the importance of ‘autopilot’ and ‘intentional systems’ and cognitive biases to clients
        • Summarise how to protect yourself from false beliefs about yourself and others
        • Describe techniques to empower analytically-minded clients and help them learn critical emotional and social strategies
        • Combine these strategies with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Competencies
        • Outline the benefits of powerful questioning, active listening and creating awareness
        Beginner Level
        Certificate
        Analytical Thinking and Coaching in Fortune 500 Firms

        16 liked this course

        3 - 4 hrs 1,572 learners
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      • Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making
        2 - 3 hrs 10,181 learners
        By Ross Maynard
        You Will Learn How To

        By the end of this course, you will be able to:

        • Discuss the several thinking styles people use when making decisions
        • Explain the process to follow for creative problem solving and decision making
        • Explain the basis of the benefits realization
        • Discuss the benefits map as an approach towards problem solving
        • Outline the steps involved in the benefits realization model
        • Discuss the think-outside-the-box ideology
        Advanced Level
        Certificate
        Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making

        217 liked this course

        2 - 3 hrs 10,181 learners
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      • Anticipating Patterns and Statistical Inferences in Statistics
        3 - 4 hrs 1,485 learners
        By ADU
        You Will Learn How To

        By the end of this course, you will be able to:

        • Recall the concept of statistics and probability
        • Explain the several methods used in interpreting the relative frequency
        • Discuss the concept of the law of large numbers
        • Describe the rules of probability
        • Describe discreet random variables and their probability distributions
        • Describe how estimation is at the heart of statistics
        • Discuss how scientifically selected, representative and generalizable samples are useful in statistics
        • Discuss how to specify an actual calculated margin of error
        • List the measurable characteristic of a population
        Intermediate Level
        Certificate
        Anticipating Patterns and Statistical Inferences in Statistics

        18 liked this course

        3 - 4 hrs 1,485 learners
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      • Critical Thinking and Sound Judgement
        2 - 3 hrs 6,454 learners
        By The Animal Care
        You Will Learn How To

        By the end of this course, you will be able to:

        • Discuss the basics of critical thinking, including its types and salient features
        • Outline the basic steps to critical thinking
        • Explain how to use critical thinking for better decision-making
        • Analyse different situations involving conflicts of interest
        • Identify various barriers to critical thinking
        • Recognise the importance of critical thinking in your personal and professional life
        • List the attitudes and key characteristics of an effective critical thinker
        • Describe different strategies and methods used to enhance critical thinking
        • Discuss how to solve problems using critical thinking
        Intermediate Level
        Certificate
        Critical Thinking and Sound Judgement

        178 liked this course

        2 - 3 hrs 6,454 learners
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      • The Art of Creative Problem Solving
        2 - 3 hrs 4,517 learners
        By Training Facility UK
        You Will Learn How To

        By the end of this course, you will be able to:

        • Explain how to find the root cause of a problem
        • Discuss using different problem-solving models to find the best solution to any problem
        • Outline Tim Hurson's ‘Productive Thinking Model’ used in creative problem solving
        • List the problem-solving tools used to address challenging issues
        • Explain how to use fishbone diagrams to solve problems
        • Discuss ways to improve decision-making skills and make good collective decisions
        • Define ‘critical thinking’ and outline the characteristics of a critical thinker
        • Distinguish between ‘creativity’ and ‘innovation’ and compare their role in problem solving
        • Summarise the role of creativity and innovation in business
        • Define ‘group creativity’ and the application of the ‘Recognise, Anticipate and Problem-solve’ (RAP) model
        • Explain how to use analogies, metaphors and mind-mapping to solve problems creatively
        Beginner Level
        Certificate
        The Art of Creative Problem Solving

        130 liked this course

        2 - 3 hrs 4,517 learners
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      Showcase Your strengths with data-driven insights
      This test will assess your ability to identify patterns and utilise critical and lateral thinking. Complete the test to get a comprehensive score report that you can share with potential employers and friends.
      Find out how you compare to the competition, both at home and abroad
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      Assess Your Verbal Reasoning Skills
      Assess your critical thinking abilities, comprehension, and attention to detail. This skill is essential for jobs involving written and oral communication.
      Assess Your Verbal Reasoning Skills
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      Questions
      20 min
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      Numerical Reasoning
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      Assess Your Numerical Reasoning Skills
      Assess your ability to analyse and draw logical conclusions from numerical data. This skill is essential in making business decisions based on numerical evidence.
      Assess Your Numerical Reasoning Skills
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      Questions
      20 min
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      How is the Aptitude Test scored, and what does my score mean?
      After completing each test you will immediately receive your individual Score Report. Your Score Report reflects both your overall percentage as well as your percentile score. The percentile score allows you to compare your performance to that of other test-takers in your country/worldwide. A higher percentile indicates a superior performance.
      With over 5 million graduates, Alison is one of the world’s largest certifying organisations. Our innovative approach to accreditation enables anyone to certify and verify their learning on any subject at almost any level, for free. Courses on Alison are monitored and approved by CPD UK, an independent organisation. Accredited CPD training means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks, and the learning value has been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality. You can read more about Alison’s accreditations here.
      The good news is that it’s free to learn on Alison! There is no cost for you to study and complete any of the courses offered by Alison. Once you’ve completed a course, you’ll have the option to purchase a printed or digital certificate. A full price list can be viewed here. If you don’t purchase a certificate or diploma, you can download your free learner record. This is official confirmation of the courses you have completed with Alison and the results you have achieved. Your Learner Record can be found in your Profile/Dashboard.
      An important note about psychometric results in general is that although assessment developers aim for the measure to be as valid and consistent as possible, any data point from a psychometric assessment should be considered more of a soft score as opposed to a hard, fully objective and set number.
      Alison worked alongside industry experts to ensure our Aptitude Test is in alignment with global professional quality standards. However, you must check with your specific organisation to confirm if they accept the Alison Aptitude Test as valid.
      In addition to our Aptitude Test, Alison has a complete suite of free psychometric tests which includes the Workplace Personality Assessment & the Welliba Mental Health Assessment.
      We take privacy seriously and employ robust security measures to protect your test results and personal information. Your data is stored securely. Our privacy policy provides detailed information on how we handle and protect your data.
      Yes, Alison offers free courses tailored to each skill set to help you prepare for the tests. These courses are suited to different learning styles and preparation levels.
      Adding your Aptitude Scores to your Alison Profile highlights your commitment to learning and self-improvement, making your profile stand out to potential employers. It also helps you keep track of your progress over time as you take new courses and retake the tests. If you do not wish to show your scores on your Profile you have an option to hide it.
      You can share your test scores by directly sharing your score report or your Alison profile on social media, showcasing your achievements to potential employers and your network.
      Yes, based on your test results, Alison will recommend courses tailored to strengthen any weak areas before your next attempt.
      Abstract Reasoning Tests assess your ability to think outside the box and examine logical problems. In abstract reasoning tests, candidates are typically presented with sequences of shapes, symbols, or patterns and are asked to identify the underlying rules or principles governing the sequence. They are then required to choose the correct shape or symbol that completes the sequence or follows the established pattern. Employers may use abstract reasoning tests during the recruitment process to assess candidates' cognitive abilities, creativity, and their capacity to think critically and solve complex problems. These tests are also commonly used in educational settings to evaluate students' reasoning skills and cognitive aptitude.
      You can retake the tests as many times as you wish to improve your score. Your score report reflects your score development through the last 5 attempts of your test. However, we also advise that you complete the recommended free courses suggested in your score report between attempts to give yourself the best opportunity to improve your score.
      There is no particular test that is most common but undoubtedly, the most popular are the cognitive ability tests designed to measure core cognitive skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, information processing, and learning ability. The second most popular are the verbal and numerical reasoning tests, which are a subsection of cognitive ability tests.
      General aptitude questions focus on your underlying potential and ability to learn. In a verbal reasoning test, you might be asked to read a piece of text and then answer questions that show you understand the passage, that you can spot errors, or complete sentences. In a numerical reasoning test, you might be given a graph to analyse, some calculations and need to find the next number in a given sequence. Abstract Reasoning tests can involve solving visual puzzles, working out the next shape or pattern in a sequence or mentally rotating a 3D object and identifying one view from a different angle.
      Yes and no. These tests are designed to ascertain your knowledge and problem-solving skills so it depends on how much you know before starting. The beauty of Alison’s Aptitude Test is that it helps you see where your strengths and weaknesses lie. Then you can simply select the free courses you need to do and watch your skills - and your score - increase.
      There is no one general aptitude test. The most common aptitude tests assess the participants’ understanding of language, basic math and problem-solving abilities. See how you measure up with Alison’s free Aptitude Test.
      Alison’s Aptitude Test is completely free and doesn’t require any preparation. All you'll need to do is to sign up/log in to Alison and have a stable internet connection. There is no fee to take this test or to access your detailed score report.
      Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning and Mechanical Reasoning. These test your ability and skills with language, numbers, problem-solving, objects and shapes and machines or physical systems. The first three are most in demand and are included in Alison’s free Aptitude Test.
      Alison’s Aptitude Test consists of three components: a Verbal, Numeric, and Abstract Test. The Verbal Test assesses your ability to understand and process written information, the Numeric Test evaluates your quantitative skills and ability to work with numbers, while the Abstract Test measures your problem-solving ability and capacity to understand complex concepts without relying on language and numbers. Although you can take each test separately, it is highly recommended to take all three and assess where you stand in each area.
      An Aptitude Test is a standardised assessment designed to measure an individual's ability to perform specific tasks or respond to particular situations. It is popularly used in academic settings and as a pre-employment assessment tool to evaluate a person's inherent skills, strengths, and potential for success in various domains such as cognitive abilities, problem-solving, critical thinking, numerical reasoning, verbal comprehension and spatial awareness.