Welcome to the certifæd PGC-AP Foundation Assessment-Information Technology & Software Development Track

This assessment evaluates your aptitude, domain knowledge, and problem-solving ability across the core disciplines of modern tech roles — before recommending your ideal specialisation course.

Assessment Structure
SectionTypeQuestionsMarksSection AMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs)5050Section BFill in the Blanks1010Section CScenario-Based MCQs4 Scenarios × 5 Qs20Section DSQL Query Writing2040Section EPython Coding440Total160

Domains Covered

SDLC — Software Development Lifecycle phases and responsibilities
Full Stack Development — Frontend, backend, APIs, and system layers
Data Engineering & Science — Databases, warehouses, ETL, analytics
AI / ML / Deep Learning — Supervised, unsupervised, neural networks, transformers
GenAI & LLMs — Transformer architecture, prompt engineering, MLOps
Cybersecurity — Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, Red/Blue teams, SOC roles
SQL — Joins, aggregations, subqueries, filtering
Python — Functions, loops, conditionals, data processing

Duration & Format

Total Time: 90 minutes
Mode: Online, computer-based
SQL & Python sections require you to write code directly — no multiple choice

Before You Begin

Use a laptop or desktop — coding sections require a keyboard
Ensure a stable internet connection throughout
Keep your environment quiet and distraction-free
Do not refresh or close the browser mid-assessment
External resources, AI tools, and search engines are not permitted

Attempt Strategy

Recommended order: Sections A & B first (fastest) → Scenario MCQs → SQL → Python last (most time-intensive)

All MCQ and fill-in sections are auto-evaluated
SQL and Python responses are reviewed by the Certified Unit
There is no negative marking

What Happens After
Within 24 hours of submission you will receive:

Your Assessment Summary Report — section-wise performance breakdown
An Official Course Recommendation Letter from the Certified Unit
Enrolment instructions for your recommended PGC-AP specialisation

Answer honestly. This assessment is designed to place you in the right course — not to eliminate you. Your recommendation is only as precise as your responses.