Assessment
The only valid measures of successful training are learning and performance outcomes.  Quality assessment resources provide critical tools for measuring a student's skill level.  

Pre-Training: what level course should a student take, does a student need to take a particular course.  The Fourth R offers questionnaires and assessment software that determines the appropriate course level for a student.  The software also includes a training component (training and testing modes).

Concurrent with Training: how well is the student performing, what adjustments need to be made to achieve the desired outcomes.  Each section of courseware includes Further Practice activities/Projects to continuously assess and reinforce learning objectives.

Post-Training: what is the student capable of now, were learning and performance outcomes achieved.  Each course concludes with a Final Project that is meant to review and assess skills of each student.  The Fourth R offers assessment software that imitates formal certification exams (IC3, MOS).  Many schools use the software as a final assessment.  The software may also be used to prepare students for formal certification exams.

Certification
Formal certification provides a recognized benchmark of a student's skills.  The Fourth R proctors thousands of formal certification exams each year. The Fourth R is an authorized testing partner of Microsoft, IC3, ICDL, VUE, and other leading companies. Hundreds of different certification exams are available ranging from entry level computer skills to advanced technical certifications.

The Fourth R supports three certifications that are internationally recognized computer literacy standards for schools: 
1. Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3)
2. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
3. International Computer Driving License (ICDL) 

Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) 
Pass three certification exams to become IC3 certified.
● Computer Fundamentals
● Key Applications
● Living Online

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
Different types of certifications are available depending on the exam(s) completed.
● Core Excel Certification
● Core Word Certification
● Core PowerPoint Certification
● Core Outlook Certification
● Core Access Certification
● Core Project Certification
● Expert Excel Certification
● Expert Word Certification
● Microsoft Office Specialist Master Level Certification
Pass 5 exams: Expert Excel, Expert Word, Core PowerPoint, Core Outlook, and Core Access. 

International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
Pass seven certification exams to become ICDL certified.
● Basic Concepts of Information Technology
● Using the Computer and Managing Files 
● Word Processing
● Spreadsheets  
● Databases
● Presentations 
● Information and Communication