Estimator
A multi-module planner for the assessment lifecycle.
Seven linked planners share one economic model. Adjust any input; every tab updates. Coefficients are transparent heuristics — for early planning, not procurement quotes.
New Certification Assessment
CBT · Build · 5y horizon · ±20%
CAPEX
$441k
OPEX/y
$131k
5y TCO
$1.10M
ROI
71%
AII
68
Break-even
14,614
Estimate summary
Total CAPEX
$441k
OPEX / year
$131k
5-yr TCO
$1.10M
10-yr TCO
$1.75M
Cost / candidate
$44
Break-even
14,614 candidates
ROI over 5y
71%
Volume vs break-even
171%
Phase breakdown
CAPEX per phase (bars) with OPEX/year on the right.
Research & Framework
$45k
Assessment Design
$35k
Item Development
$60k
+$15k/y
Pilot Testing
$50k
Psychometric Analysis
$55k
+$10k/y
Norming & Scaling
$40k
+$5k/y
Standard Setting
$36k
+$8k/y
Technology & Platform
$90k
+$45k/y
Deployment & Training
$30k
+$8k/y
Maintenance (annual)
$0
+$40k/y
Assessment Investment Index
0–100 composite. Six components.
68
- Financial viability78
- Psychometric readiness91
- Technical feasibility69
- Organizational capability54
- Strategic value30
- Risk profile85
Delivery-mode comparison
Same inputs, three delivery modes. 5-year TCO.