ACT® WorkKeys® Prep
Earn your NCRC, faster.
Practical, job-related prep for Applied Math, Graphic Literacy & Workplace Documents.
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Skip the academic busywork. WorkKeys prep that is practical, job-related, and built for the NCRC.
Highly visual instruction
Workplace skills taught on video.
Targeted question practice
Real workplace scenarios, timed.
Personalized remediation
Pre and post assessments find your gaps.
Jumpstart's Complete ACT WorkKeys® Prep.
A complete review and practice of all skills assessed by the ACT® WorkKeys Job Skills Assessment Sections: Applied Math, Workplace Documents, & Graphic Literacy
ACT WorkKeys measures the foundational workplace skills employers value most, and strong scores earn the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). Our review is practical and job-related, not academic — a concise, highly visual path to the most improvement in the least review time.
6 Video Modules
Review modules accessed on-demand & ready when you are (average time of 35 minutes each)
7-Hour Review*
A minimum time commitment for major improvements (*approximate total run time)
Online Assessments
"Pre" & "Post" are included with our Applied Math review, providing individualized review based on weaknesses
1 Workbook
Student workbook includes all sections and is completed with video modules.
90-Day Subscription
Work at your own pace at any time within the 90-day subscription period
The Three WorkKeys® Components
The ACT WorkKeys assessment has three sections, and together they earn your NCRC. Select a component to see what it covers and how we help you prepare.
Applied Math
55 minutes · 34 questions
Workplace calculations, measurements, conversions, and quantitative decision-making.
Graphic Literacy
55 minutes · 38 questions
Reading charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, maps, and schedules used on the job.
Workplace Documents
55 minutes · 35 questions
Understanding policies, procedures, emails, memos, and workplace instructions.
WorkKeys Applied Math
- 55 minutes
- 34 questions
- Workplace scenarios
WorkKeys Applied Math gives test-takers 55 minutes to answer 34 questions drawn from real workplace situations: calculations, measurements, unit conversions, percentages, formulas, and quantitative decision-making. The goal is practical problem-solving, not academic math.
Our review teaches participants to identify the concept a question is testing, organize the information efficiently, and apply proven strategies to reach the right answer under time pressure. Highly visual instruction, targeted practice, and personalized remediation build the accuracy and confidence the section rewards.
WorkKeys Graphic Literacy
- 55 minutes
- 38 questions
- Charts, graphs & tables
WorkKeys Graphic Literacy gives test-takers 55 minutes for 38 questions based on the charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, maps, and schedules used every day on the job. Success means locating information quickly, spotting patterns and relationships, comparing data, and drawing accurate conclusions from visual displays.
Our review trains participants to read workplace graphics efficiently and decide with confidence, supported by highly visual instruction, targeted practice, and personalized remediation.
WorkKeys Workplace Documents
- 55 minutes
- 35 questions
- Real workplace texts
WorkKeys Workplace Documents gives test-takers 55 minutes to answer 35 questions based on the policies, procedures, emails, memos, and instructions found in real workplaces. The section measures the ability to locate key information, understand workplace policies, make logical inferences, and choose the right action based on what a document says.
Our review builds the reading comprehension and decision-making skills that matter on the test and on the job, through highly visual instruction, targeted practice, and personalized remediation.
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Jumpstart's ACT WorkKeys® Module Content
Each module contains content review, specific testing strategies, tips and realistic timed practice proven to help students of all ability levels improve their scores!
Course Outline
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Section 1 - Introduction 11:36
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Intro to the ACT® WorkKeys® Assessment11:36
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Section 2 - Applied Math Section Preparation 01:57:03
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Applied Math Introduction07:03
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Quiz Pre Assessment55:00
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Quiz Post Assessment55:00
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Section 3 - Graphic Literacy Section Preparation 02:02:31
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Module 1 - Level 3 - 5 skills34:06
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Module 2 - Level 6 & 7 advanced skills33:25
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Quiz Post Assessment55:00
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Section 4 - Workplace Documents Section Preparation 02:08:09
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Module 1 - Level 3 - 5 skills42:16
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Module 2 - Level 6 & 7 advanced skills30:53
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Quiz Post Assessment55:00
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About the ACT® WorkKeys® Assessment
The ACT WorkKeys® assessments measure foundational skills required for success in the workplace, and help measure the workplace skills that can affect job performance. WorkKeys® assessments are developed to solve actual workplace problems. Unlike other assessments, they don’t simply give an indication of reading and writing competency. Instead, they measure a range of hard and soft skills relevant to any occupation, at any level, and across industries.
Successful completion of three ACT WorkKeys® core assessments earns an ACT WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate™, a credential that verifies the skills found to be most essential across industries and occupations. Tens of thousands of employers recognize the value of the NCRC, and many recommend the credential to candidates.
ACT WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate™ (ACT NCRC) consists of three separate assessments:
Applied Math assessment measures critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving techniques for situations that actually occur in today’s workplace. While individuals may use calculators and conversion tables to help with the problems on the assessment, math skills are still needed to think them through.
Graphic Literacy assessment measures the skill needed to locate, synthesize, and use information from workplace graphics. Using charts, graphs, diagrams, and floor plans, you will be challenged to identify what information is being presented and understand how to use it are critical to success.
Workplace Documents measures the skills people use when they read and use written text such as memos, letters, directions, signs, notices, bulletins, policies, and regulations on the job.
Each assessment offers varying levels of difficulty. The levels build on each other, incorporating the skills assessed at the previous levels. For example, at Level 5, individuals need the skills from Levels 3, 4, and 5. The complexity increases as the quantity and/or density of the information increases.
The ACT NCRC is issued in four levels based on scores of the component tests:
Platinum – 6 or above on all three assessments
Gold – 5 or above on all three assessments
Silver – 4 or above on all three assessments
Bronze – 3 or above on all three assessments
Assessments are web-based and are offered in both English and Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the NCRC?
The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is a portable credential earned through the ACT WorkKeys assessments. It signals to employers that you have the foundational workplace skills the job requires.
- What WorkKeys levels can I earn?
WorkKeys results map to NCRC levels — Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum — based on your scores across Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents.
- How long is each WorkKeys section?
Each of the three sections allows 55 minutes. Applied Math has 34 questions, Graphic Literacy has 38 questions, and Workplace Documents has 35 questions.
- Do I need a strong academic background for WorkKeys?
No. WorkKeys focuses on practical, job-related reasoning rather than academic content. Our review teaches you how to analyze workplace scenarios and apply skills efficiently under time pressure.