Skillsbox Candidate User Guide

What is Skillsbox Core, and how do I use it?

Skillsbox Core is an online learning and assessment platform where candidates can access their assigned learning materials, complete assessments, and earn digital badges and certificates. It is used for managing the full candidate journey — from registration through to certification — in one place. [Skillsbox_...1_14052024 | PDF]

What can I do on Skillsbox Core?

As a candidate, Skillsbox Core allows you to:

Register and log in securely

View your personalised dashboard

the Enrol in assigned modules

Access eLearning content and eBooks

Complete diagnostic and certification tests

View and download badges and certificates once modules are completed [Skillsbox_...1_14052024 | PDF]

How do I access Skillsbox Core?

Skillsbox Core is accessed through a web browser (Google Chrome is recommended) at https://www.skillsbox.com/. From here, candidates can log in or complete the registration process if they are new to the platform. [Skillsbox_...1_14052024 | PDF]

How does registration work?

There are two registration paths, depending on whether your email address has already been added by an administrator:

Confirm Registration: If you have already been registered by an administrator, you will confirm your account by verifying your email and setting a password.

Self‑Registration: If self‑registration is enabled, you can register yourself using a class code provided by your Test Centre or Administrator.

Both options include email verification and password setup to ensure secure access. [Skillsbox_...1_14052024 | PDF]

What is the Candidate Dashboard?

Once logged in, the Candidate Dashboard is your main workspace. From here, you can:

See the modules assigned to you

Enrol in new modules

Track learning progress

View remaining test attempts

Check your available credit balance

Access help resources, certificates, and badges [Skillsbox_...1_14052024 | PDF]

How do modules work?

Modules are assigned by an administrator and appear on your dashboard. When you enrol in a module:

One credit is used

You gain access to learning materials

You can complete diagnostic and certification tests

Completed modules can be archived for reference [Skillsbox_...1_14052024 | PDF]

What learning and assessment content is included?

Each enrolled module provides:

eLearning units

An eBook

Multiple diagnostic test attempts

Certification test attempts (taken in an invigilated session)

Progress is tracked automatically as you complete learning content and assessments. [Skillsbox_...1_14052024 | PDF]

How do certification tests work?

Certification tests are taken in supervised test sessions created by a Test Centre Administrator or Tester. Candidates must:

Join the test session using a provided session code

Request access to the test

Wait for approval before launching the certification test

This process ensures compliance with ICDL quality assurance standards. [Skillsbox_...1_14052024 | PDF]

How do I access my badges and certificates?

Once you successfully pass a certification test:

A digital badge is automatically generated

Your certificate is created or updated

Both can be viewed and accessed from the Certificates and Badges section on the dashboard