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Know your strengths, plan your studies, land the job, start a compliant business and look after your health. Free, with no sign-up — your results appear on screen straight away.

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Discover yourself

FreePersonality testDiscover your work style on the five big personality traits and the kinds of roles that suit you.50 questions · about 8 minutesStart now →FreeAptitude testPractise numerical, verbal and logical reasoning — the kind of questions used in job and learnership selection.24 questions · about 20 minutesStart now →FreeEnglish testCheck your workplace English — grammar, vocabulary and reading — and get an indicative level.30 questions · about 15 minutesStart now →FreeWorkplace personality testAre you an Achiever, Analyst, Supporter or Energiser? Learn how you work best with others.20 statements · about 4 minutesStart now →FreeWellbeing check-inTen quick questions about energy, sleep, pressure and support, with practical tips.10 questions · 2 minutesStart now →

Psychometric & competency assessment

FreeCompetency checkRate how you work across ten core competencies and see your strengths and what to build next.30 statements · about 6 minutesStart now →FreePsychometric tasterSix reasoning questions and nine statements about how you like to work. A first look at what psychometric assessment measures.15 questions · about 5 minutesStart now →

Plan your studies and career

FreeCareer interest testFind the careers that match what you enjoy doing, with the skills programmes that lead there.36 activities · about 5 minutesStart now →FreeAPS and university entry calculatorWork out your Admission Point Score for South African universities, your likely matric pass type, and Zimbabwe entry requirements.UP, UJ, Wits, UKZN, UCT, NMU · ZimbabweStart now →FreeTVET, university or short course?Answer five questions and see which study routes fit your results, budget and goals.5 questions · 2 minutesStart now →FreeReimagine your career in the AI eraSee how exposed your work is to AI, which skills are growing, and a 90-day plan to stay ahead.10 questions · 3 minutesStart now →

Get the job

FreeCV builderBuild a professional CV in minutes and download it as a PDF or Word file. No sign-up.Two templates · PDF and WordStart now →FreeCover letter builderWrite a strong, tailored cover letter for any job, step by step.5 minutes · PDF and WordStart now →FreeInterview practicePractise real interview questions against the clock, with tips on what interviewers look for.6 job types · STAR methodStart now →

Start and grow a business

FreeBusiness compliance checkStarting a spaza, restaurant, B&B, fuel station, e-hailing, school transport or ECD business? See every registration, licence and certificate you need.South Africa and Zimbabwe · about 5 minutesStart now →FreeMicro-business loan readinessCheck if your business is ready to apply for a loan, and where to apply in South Africa and Zimbabwe.13 checks · 3 minutesStart now →

Health literacy

FreePEP & PrEP guidePossible exposure to HIV, or looking for ongoing protection? See the time limits, the steps and where to go.South Africa and Zimbabwe · information onlyStart now →FreeHIV myths and factsTest yourself on common HIV myths, and understand 95-95-95 and U=U.19 myths · quick quizStart now →

Turn your results into a plan

1. Know yourself

The personality, work style, aptitude and career interest tests show your natural strengths and the kind of work you will enjoy.

2. Build the skills

Each result links to QCTO skills programmes and short courses that lead there — online, in class or at work.

3. Apply with confidence

Use the CV and cover letter builders and interview practice to present your skills clearly — or check what your own business needs to be compliant.

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