Proctoring has become an essential technology for ensuring the integrity of digital exams in educational contexts. According to Market Growth Reports, the sector is expected to grow at an annual rate greater than 10% through 2035.
However, exam supervision solutions are not only popular in academia; more and more companies are integrating these tools into their evaluation processes.
Smowltech, a leading proctoring company in Spain, has over 300 clients worldwide who use SMOWL to ensure the integrity of their digital assessments in both educational and corporate settings.
In this guide, we will explore the most common use cases of our tool in the corporate sector, from recruitment to training courses. But first, let’s briefly define what SMOWL is, how it can help companies, and its main advantages.
What is SMOWL and how does it work?
SMOWL is a digital exam supervision tool that prevents test-takers from cheating during various assessment processes that may take place within a company.
How does it work? By combining one of two tools: Browser Lock or SMOWL CM (computer monitoring) with user authentication, webcam monitoring, audio detection, and an optional second camera to monitor the environment.
Each company can choose the plan, tools, and features they need, depending on the level of supervision required. Once the exam is completed, SMOWL generates a detailed report for companies to review incidents and make informed decisions.
Depending on the type of proctoring required, companies can choose between AI-powered automated proctoring and Record & Review, designed for periodic captures (webcam, screen, and/or environment) to be reviewed by a human supervisor. The latter option is ideal when technical or regulatory limitations exist.
Now that we know what SMOWL is and how it works, let’s explore the advantages of our proctoring tool for businesses.
Advantages of SMOWL online proctoring for corporate
Before diving into each use case, let’s review the advantages common to all of them, from integrity to the free demo that we offer.
Integrity
SMOWL proctoring detects the use of ChatGPT and generative AI, as well as unauthorized materials and devices, the presence of third parties, and any other attempts at cheating, ensuring the integrity of corporate assessments.
Cost reduction
When used for remote exams, our proctoring tool eliminates travel and facility costs, allowing companies to conduct assessments without organizing in-person sessions. For on-site digital exams, companies save on paper and materials.
Flexibility
With SMOWL, companies can conduct assessments anytime and anywhere, streamlining certification, recruitment, and training processes.
Efficiency
The flexibility mentioned above allows processes to move faster without waiting for evaluators and test-takers to meet in the same place and time.
Additionally, by delegating supervision to SMOWL, companies can focus on other tasks and review monitoring results to make final decisions.
Standardization
Through standardized testing, our clients can ensure that assessments are fair for all test-takers. SMOWL also generates detailed reports that allow decisions to be made based on objective evidence, free from human bias.
Compatibility
SMOWL easily integrates with popular learning management systems (LMS) and custom platforms via API, allowing assessments to take place within the usual work environment. This facilitates adoption by employees, whether recruiters, HR staff, or general staff.
Scalability
Our proctoring program grows with the company, regardless of the number of test-takers. Scalable tools like SMOWL prevent the need for unnecessary software or platform changes in the future.
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Accessibility
SMOWL is designed with accessibility in mind, supporting access to education in two ways: removing physical barriers and adapting to the diverse needs of test-takers. This goal led to a partnership with ReadSpeaker, the leading text-to-speech (TTS) technology.
Sustainability
SMOWL supports environmental sustainability by reducing travel emissions and paper consumption. It is therefore an ideal solution for companies committed to sustainability and maintaining assessment integrity.
Privacy
As a European proctoring tool, SMOWL complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the strictest privacy standard in the world, as well as other non-EU regulations such as FERPA and CCPA in the United States.
Support
SMOWL users, whether examiners or test-takers, have access to multiple support channels. The Smowltech team also provides a comprehensive onboarding program for companies.
Free trial
Companies can try SMOWL for free to ensure it’s the right solution for their assessments.
With the advantages outlined, let’s now look at the most common use cases of our proctoring tool for corporate, including real client examples.
How do companies use SMOWL?
SMOWL is a versatile proctoring solution that companies use to supervise various types of assessments, from certifications to psychometric tests. Let’s explore the most frequent corporate use cases one by one.
Certifications
Our proctoring tool helps certification companies ensure integrity in their assessment processes. For example:
CHILECAP is a leading provider of technical training and certification in Chile’s industrial and mining sectors. As part of its digital transformation, this organization implemented SMOWL to protect the integrity of online assessments.
Another example is AENOR, Spain’s leading certification entity with over 87,000 workplaces worldwide, which has expanded its reach thanks to online training and digital proctoring.
Corporate training courses
Our supervision program is used by companies worldwide to ensure reliable assessment in training courses, whether remote or on-site. For example, ICEA in Spain, a nonprofit with years of experience in insurance-related training, needed a tool compatible with its strict security protocols. With SMOWL, the company was able to monitor digital exams while complying with regulations.
Human Resources
Proctoring is an essential tool for HR professionals. With SMOWL, companies can assess both new candidates (if the department handles recruitment internally) and current employees taking training courses or participating in development or leadership programs.
Learning and Development programs
As a versatile proctoring tool, SMOWL is also used to monitor digital learning and organizational development assessments.
For example, Aeronaves TSM, a Mexican airline, adopted SMOWL to train employees. Since much of its crew is distributed across different locations, the company needed a proctoring program to supervise assessments remotely.
Recruitment
With SMOWL, recruiters can evaluate candidates’ competencies through exam-style assessments, helping determine who has the knowledge or skills required for the job.
Psychometric tests
In workplace contexts, psychometric tests are used to understand a candidate’s or employee’s psychological profile and predict performance. The most common use cases are recruitment and professional development programs.
Psicotec, an international HR consulting firm operating in over 40 countries, reduced absenteeism and the costs of remote assessment processes with the help of SMOWL.
SMOWL: the present and future of proctoring
With the rise of digital assessments and advances in technology, more companies are adopting proctoring solutions to ensure exam integrity.
SMOWL, a market leader in Spain with a global presence, adapts to each company’s needs and growth. It is a strategic ally in combating digital exam fraud, regardless of the number of exams or use cases.
But SMOWL does more than prevent traditional cheating; our software evolves to detect and prevent academic fraud driven by new technologies.
Request a free demo today, and our team will show you what SMOWL can do for your company!
