Jump Levels: Fast-Track Your Learning Journey

What is the Jump Levels Feature?

The Jump Levels feature allows you to skip ahead in your learning journey based on your existing knowledge. Instead of starting from Level 1 in every skill, you can now take an assessment to potentially advance to higher levels immediately.

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Steps shown in this video

1. Already know a skill? Jump Levels lets you skip ahead instead of starting from Level 1. Open the skill's page
2. If you're on Level 1 or Level 2 of a skill that offers it, you'll see a Fast Track banner at the top
3. Fast Track: test your skills and jump levels. Not every skill has it. If the banner's missing, that skill doesn't offer Jump Levels
4. Click the banner to open the assessment
5. Read the instructions first. The questions are challenging by design, so they can accurately gauge what you already know
6. The higher you score, the higher you're placed. Any levels you skip are marked complete, and you get their skill points
7. When you're ready, select Start Test. You can only take it once per skill, but you can still level up the usual way afterwards

Finding the Assessment

1. If you're currently on Level 1, 2, or 3 of a skill that offers the Jump Levels feature, you'll see a Fast Track banner ("Test your skills and jump levels") at the top of the skill page.
2. Click on this banner to open the instructions, then click Start test.

Taking the Assessment

1. The assessment consists of 12-14 questions designed to evaluate your current knowledge of the skill.
2. You can complete the assessment in one sitting or across multiple sessions. If you leave part-way, open the banner again and click Resume test.
3. Your answers are final once submitted.
4. The questions are challenging by design to accurately gauge your proficiency level.

Assessment Results and Placement

Based on your performance in the assessment, you'll be placed at an appropriate level:

*Your placement depends on the specific skill structure:

• For skills with a certificate at Level 3, you'll be placed at the Advanced Certificate level
• For skills without certificates at Level 3, you'll be placed at Level 4

What Happens After the Assessment?

1. You'll automatically be placed at your new level.
2. Any levels you've skipped will be marked as completed, and your progress for that skill will be filled up to the start of your new level. This doesn't add to the Points total on your My Progress page.
3. If you were already on Level 3, you'll only move up if you score 85% or higher. A lower score never moves you down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will I miss important content by skipping levels?A: While you'll skip ahead, you can always go back and review the content from earlier levels. The Jump Levels feature is designed for users who already have knowledge in a particular skill and want to avoid repeating basics they already know.

Q: Can I take the assessment again if I don't score well?A: Currently, the assessment can only be taken once per skill. If you don't achieve the score you hoped for, you can still progress through the levels in the traditional way.

Q: Are all skills eligible for Jump Levels?A: No, only selected skills offer the Jump Levels feature. If a skill has this option, you'll see the Fast Track banner at the top of the skill page.

Q: What if I'm already above Level 2 in a skill?A: If you're on Level 3, you'll still see the Fast Track banner, but only a score of 85% or higher will move you up. Once you've reached Level 4, the banner no longer appears.

Need More Help?

If you have additional questions about the Jump Levels feature, please contact our support at support@5mins.ai.

Happy learning!