SkillGrader works in any industry where skills are observed and outcomes matter. Education is one of our primary deployment areas — see all industries.
Rubric-based assessment shouldn't mean paper-based chaos
Colleges and vocational programs invest heavily in practicum and lab-based learning — but the assessment tools haven't kept pace. Paper rubrics are inconsistent across instructors, slow to process, and generate no program-level data that could drive curriculum improvement.
SkillGrader gives programs a structured digital evaluation workflow that works during live practicums, lab assessments, and clinical placements — and turns individual observations into meaningful program analytics.
Inconsistent paper rubrics mean the same student skill is evaluated differently by different instructors.
No program-level analytics — individual assessment records don't aggregate into insights that can improve curriculum.
Accreditation documentation requires organized, retrievable records — not binders of paper forms.
Multi-site placements mean student assessment data is scattered across clinical or field sites with no central view.
Built for practicum and skills-based programs
Live Practicum Assessment
Instructors and supervisors assess student performance during live practicums on any mobile device — no data entry after the fact. Reports are ready the moment evaluation ends.
Program-Level Analytics
Aggregate student assessment data across cohorts and placements. Identify which skills are consistently underperforming and use the evidence to drive curriculum decisions.
Multi-Placement Visibility
Students assessed at multiple clinical or field sites? All data flows into one central dashboard — giving coordinators a complete picture of each student's performance trajectory.
Standardized Evaluation
Structured digital rubrics ensure every instructor grades the same skill against the same criteria — reducing evaluator bias and increasing the defensibility of your assessment results.
Accreditation Records
Maintain organized, centralized assessment records for accreditation bodies. Generate compliance reports on demand rather than scrambling before site visits.
Instant Student Feedback
Share structured debrief reports with students immediately after assessment. Better feedback timing leads to better learning outcomes.
Programs using SkillGrader for student assessment
Fire Technology & EMS programs — practical skills evaluation aligned to NFPA and state certification standards
Nursing & allied health programs — clinical skill competency verification, OSCE management, placement assessment
Trades & technical programs — welding, electrical, HVAC, automotive — hands-on skill evaluation
Police & security training programs — scenario-based performance assessment with structured debrief
Culinary & hospitality programs — technique, safety, and service standard evaluation in kitchen labs
Common questions
Does SkillGrader integrate with our LMS?
SkillGrader connects to learning management systems through LTI. It imports class rosters and sends final grades back to your gradebook. The completed assessment forms stay in SkillGrader, where you can view and export them.
Does SkillGrader help with accreditation?
SkillGrader doesn't accredit programs. It gives you the evidence accreditors ask for: a dated, structured record of every skill evaluation, with reports you can pull by student, cohort or skill.
How do we get more consistent grading across instructors?
Every instructor scores against the same structured criteria. SkillGrader's comparative dashboard then shows how different instructors scored the same skills, so you can see where one instructor grades harder or easier than others. Programs use it to spot drift between instructors and bring grading back in line.
Can students see their results?
Yes. Debrief reports can be shared with students as soon as an assessment ends, while the performance is still fresh.
How long does it take to get started?
Almost immediately. We can have you up and running with your existing forms, or with new ones built to your standards, and instructors adapt quickly because they're scoring against criteria they already know.
How is SkillGrader priced?
SkillGrader is an annual subscription priced per student, and it includes form setup and support.
How is student data protected?
SkillGrader is SOC 2 compliant. The only personal identifiers it needs are each person's name and email address. Data for US institutions is hosted on US servers and encrypted in transit and at rest. We can complete your institution's security review.
See SkillGrader for your program
We'll show you exactly how SkillGrader maps to your assessment workflow — practicum, lab, placement, or a mix of all three.
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