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21 Jan 2026 · 6 min read

Designing a better online exam experience for candidates

How thoughtful online exam design can reduce candidate stress and improve overall performance.

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Designing a better online exam experience for candidates

How thoughtful online exam design can reduce candidate stress and improve overall performance.

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The ultimate checklist for choosing an online exam platform

A complete guide to evaluating features, security, integrations, and pricing before choosing your online exam software.

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Understanding modern marker roles: From provisional graders to backreading and more

Explore the key grading roles in online exams and how they support fair, consistent marking.

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Mastering the grading process with essential marking features

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Formative vs Summative assessment: What's the difference?

How formative and summative assessments work together to improve learning outcomes and certification success.

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25 powerful API use cases to improve your online exams

Unlock seamless, scalable exam delivery with these powerful API use cases that streamline admin, enhance UX, and integrate your systems.

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Person using a laptop with a futuristic overlay showing a chatbot interface labeled 'Chat AI', representing how students might access AI tools during exams.
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10 ways to prevent ChatGPT and other AI tools being used in online exams

Effective methods to detect and deter AI-assisted cheating in high-stakes exams

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Why ISO 27001 certification matters for online exam security

How ISO 27001 helps protect sensitive exam data, maintain integrity, and build trust in digital exam platforms.

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