SaaS-Based Skill Testing Platform for Candidate Evaluation - TCDSB
The Challenge
A public-sector educational board required a tailored solution to evaluate job applicants’ administrative competencies. Off-the-shelf testing tools failed to provide the specificity or integration options necessary for their hiring processes.
Additionally, they sought a system that could evolve into a scalable, multi-tenant SaaS platform to support long-term objectives across multiple school boards.
Key pain points included:
- Online assessment for Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing
- Test delivery on-site or remotely, integrated with an existing HR portal
- Secure applicant login and test result transmission
- API support for third-party systems (e.g., Apply to Education)
- Ownership flexibility and potential software escrow options
Lack of Online Testing
No User Login Options
No 3rd Party Connections
The Solution
Konverge developed a custom administrative skills testing application built on Microsoft technologies (ASP.NET, SQL Server). The system was deployed as a SaaS platform with built-in flexibility for centralized and distributed testing scenarios.
Key capabilities included:
- User authentication and seamless redirection from the HR platform
- Skill test modules for standard admin software and keyboarding proficiency
- Administrative dashboard for test assignment and results management
- Integration-ready architecture and future-proof design
Long-term license structure enabling perpetual use at minimal cost
Key Features:
- Streamlined hiring process with skills validation at scale
- Reduced manual effort in test administration and reporting
- Enhanced data control and integration with existing HR tools
- Strong foundation for commercial SaaS distribution to other boards
Local or Remote Administration
Role-Based Access
Test Reporting Dashboards
Business Outcomes
- Increased data integrity and admin control
- Improved user experience and self-service options for students
- Enhanced operational efficiency and automated record management
- Scalable foundation for long-term program management
Why It Matters
This project illustrates how a narrowly scoped internal need, like testing admin skills, can become a commercializable asset when built with scale in mind. Konverge helped transform HR compliance into a growth opportunity by developing a modular SaaS product.
“When a solution serves one client well, we always ask, can it serve many more? That mindset drove the evolution of this project from a single-use tool to a sector-wide opportunity.”
— Sonia Couto, Managing Director, Konverge Digital Solutions
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