Beyond Multiple Choice: How In-Application Testing and AI Are Redefining Digital Skills with Brian Donovan

Tried and Tested host Isabelle Gonthier sits down with Brian Donovan, General Manager of SkillsBox and the ICDL Foundation, to explore how innovation is transforming credentialing. Together, they unpack the evolution from floppy-disk exams to fully automated, in-application testing that mirrors real-world performance. Brian shares insights into how ICDL’s global network is adapting to the rapid pace of technological change, introducing new modules in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing to meet the world’s digital upskilling needs.From maintaining fairness and validity in testing to improving productivity through AI-driven learning, this episode dives into what it really takes to keep credentials relevant in a world where technology evolves by the hour. Whether you’re an educator, test developer, or lifelong learner, you’ll walk away inspired to embrace innovation while keeping trust and quality at the core of assessment. Filmed live at the 2025 e-ATP conference in Dublin, this is an episode you won't want to miss!