Microsoft - owned Microsoft has launched Skills Assessments ; free , multiple choice short tests enabling users to assess their abilities across an initial 75 different skills . These tests measure your knowledge in specific areas, and if you pass, you are given a badge that you can apply to your profile page, and potentially broadcast out to those who are looking for people with the skills you’ve just verified you have. Successful applicants are granted a badge for their profile page and must retake the test annually to keep it . LinkedIn reported one hundred assessments were completed in the limited beta - testing period , and analysts said , as well as helping younger users , Skills Assessments could help encourage employment diversity .
Microsoft - owned Microsoft has launched Skills Assessments ; free , multiple choice short tests enabling users to assess their abilities across an initial 75 different skills . Successful applicants are granted a badge for their profile page and must retake the test annually to keep it . LinkedIn reported one hundred assessments were completed in the limited beta - testing period , and analysts said , as well as helping younger users , Skills Assessments could help encourage employment diversity .