Our online assessments

Our online assessment products cover a broad range of Computer Aided Designed (CAD), Building Information Modeling (BIM) and engineering software titles used by AEC & M firms worldwide.

Test employees and interview candidates across industry-standard software packages and get instant results, allowing your training team to identify and close skills gaps. Use our online assessment tools and accompanying training resources from Pinnacle Series to inform staff development strategies and make sure you recruit the right candidates for your business.

Available Skills Tests

Autodesk - AutoCAD

Autodesk AutoCAD is the most widely used software draughting tool for architecture and engineering firms working on projects in the global construction sector.

One of our most popular online library titles, offering key skills testing and training needs information for Autodesk’s AutoCAD software tool.

  • AutoCAD Fundamentals
  • AutoCAD Xpress
  • AutoCAD Occasional
  • Design Review Fundamentals

Autodesk - AutoCAD Civil 3D

Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D is a widely used software tool for global businesses working on Civil engineering and infrastructure projects in the construction sector.

KnowledgeSmart web based skills tests and training needs reports help firms capture useful capability and benchmarking data for AutoCAD Civil 3D, both for in-house teams and interview candidates.

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Fundamentals
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D – Xpress
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Road Design (Advanced)

Autodesk - AutoCAD Plant 3D

Autodesk Plant 3D is a widely used software tool for global businesses working in the Plant, Pipe and Process and Oil & Gas industries.

KnowledgeSmart web based skills tests and training needs reports help firms capture useful skills gaps and benchmarking data for AutoCAD Plant 3D, for existing users and new hires.

  • AutoCAD Plant 3D Fundamentals
  • Part 1: Project Setup and Specifications
  • Part 2: Equipment, Structural Steel and Piping
  • Part 3: AutoCAD P&ID, Tags, Schematic Lines and Instruments
  • Part 4: Plant Iso and Plant Ortho

Autodesk - Inventor

Autodesk Inventor is a widely used software tool for global businesses working on manufacturing and engineering projects.

KnowledgeSmart online skills tests and training needs data helps businesses to identify Inventor capability and benchmark teams and interview candidate performance.

  • Inventor Fundamentals parts 1-4
  • Part 1: Assembly
  • Part 2: Drawings
  • Part 3: Part Modelling
  • Part 4: Sheet Metal

Autodesk - Revit Architecture

Autodesk Revit has become an extremely popular platform for AEC firms engaged in delivering projects in a Building Information Modelling (BIM) environment.

Our most popular online Revit test title, providing detailed skills assessment and training needs analysis for Autodesk’s Revit Architecture software tool. Our tests include a variety of different question types, including task-based and knowledge-based exercises. Here is our bundle of Revit Architecture skills assessment library material:

  • Revit Architecture Fundamentals
  • Revit Architecture Xpress
  • Revit Architecture Occasional
  • Revit Architecture Advanced
  • Revit Content Creation
  • Revit Architecture for Interiors
  • Revit Project Process

Autodesk - Revit MEP

Autodesk Revit is a popular software platform for AEC firms working on Building Information Modelling (BIM) projects.

One of our most popular online titles, providing detailed skills assessment and training needs analysis for Autodesk’s Revit MEP software tool. Here is our selection of Revit MEP skills assessment library material:

  • Revit MEP Fundamentals (Mechanical)
  • Revit MEP Fundamentals (Electrical)
  • Revit MEP Fundamentals (Plumbing)
  • Revit MEP Xpress
  • Revit MEP Advanced

Autodesk - Revit Structure

Autodesk Revit is a key software tool for design and engineering businesses working on projects in the global construction industry.

One of our top 5 online skills test library titles, offering helpful skills testing and training needs information for Autodesk’s Revit Structure software tool.

  • Revit Structure Fundamentals
  • Revit Structure Xpress
  • Revit Structure Advanced

Autodesk - Other

We have written skills assessments for a variety of additional Autodesk software titles. These include:

  • BIM 360 Glue
  • Navisworks Manage
  • InfraWorks 360
  • 3ds Max
  • Vault

Bentley Systems - MicroStation

Bentley MicroStation is a popular software draughting, modelling and analysis tool for global architecture and engineering companies working on projects in the built environment.

One of our most popular online skills test library titles, offering assessment and training needs data for Bentley MicroStation. Our tests include a variety of different question types, including task-based and knowledge-based exercises.

  • Bentley MicroStation 2D Fundamentals
  • Bentley MicroStation 2D Xpress
  • Bentley MicroStation 2D Occasional
  • Bentley MicroStation 3D Fundamentals

Bentley Systems - Other

We have written skills assessments for a variety of additional Bentley Systems’ software titles. These include:

  • Bentley ProjectWise Fundamentals
  • Bentley AECOsim Building Designer Fundamentals
  • Bentley OpenRoads Designer

BIM Level 2 and BIM Management

Do you manage BIM projects? Do you have responsibility for implementing BIM in your business? Can you generate a detailed report for your management team of your current organisational BIM strengths and weaknesses? How does your firm compare to your peers in the wider AEC Industry?

How do you assess BIM training and skills? How do you demonstrate on your bid that you have all the necessary metrics in place?

Oracle Primavera P6

Primavera P6 is a project and program management software tool for the AEC industry. Focused on project portfolio management, this tool helps to measure progress, assure governance, improve team collaboration and prioritize project investments and resources.

Our assessment looks at knowledge of using Primavera P6, across a range of core functions.

  • Primavera P6 Fundamentals

Microsoft Excel

Excel is a popular commercial spreadsheet application produced and distributed by Microsoft. It features the ability to perform basic calculations, use graphing tools, create pivot tables and macros.

Our assessments look at knowledge of using MS Excel, across a range of core functions.

  • Excel Fundamentals
  • Excel Advanced

Microsoft Word

Word is a popular word processing application produced and distributed by Microsoft. It features the ability to create, save and share documents.

Our assessments look at knowledge of using MS Word, across a range of core functions.

  • Word Fundamentals
  • Word Advanced

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Project is a set of tools for well-organized project management. This software can be used to assist any sort of project from varied industries, such as construction, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, government, retail, financial services and health care.

Our assessment looks at knowledge of using MS Project, across a range of core functions.

  • MS Project Fundamentals

Other Topics

We have written skills assessments for a variety of other relevant topics and vendors, which are widely used by Architecture, Engineering and Construction businesses. These include:

  • Graphisoft ArchiCAD Fundamentals (parts 1-4)
  • SketchUp Fundamentals
  • Rhino Fundamentals
  • Adobe InDesign Occasional
  • Adobe Photoshop Occasional
  • Solibri Fundamentals