Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls Certification
Tests qualification and discovery — BANT and MEDDICC, identifying the economic buyer and decision process, pain and impact, disqualifying early and structuring great discovery calls. Pass to earn Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls SOA-LQDC.
- Intermediate difficulty.Assumes hands-on experience in the role.
- 15 scenario questions
- 15 minutes, timed
- 70% to pass · 90% for distinction
- Free no sign-up needed
- LinkedIn-ready · add it to your profile in one clickSee how ↓
What is the Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls Certification?
The Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls Certification is a free 15-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests qualification and discovery — BANT and MEDDICC, identifying the economic buyer and decision process, pain and impact, disqualifying early and structuring great discovery calls. Score 70% or more on its 15 questions to earn a verifiable Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls certificate (SOA-LQDC). Every question is based on published standards and research — including HubSpot Sales resources (HubSpot), What is CRM? (Salesforce) — and each answer is explained with its source.
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Account executive, SDR, Sales manager, Solutions consultant and Founder — and anyone who wants quick, verifiable proof of Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls skills for a CV or LinkedIn.
- Account executive
- SDR
- Sales manager
- Solutions consultant
- Founder
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Career guide · 8 min readLead qualification and discovery call skills employers want in 2027: BANT and MEDDIC, pain and impact, decision process, timelines, disqualifying early and next steps
Lead qualification skills employers want in 2027: BANT, MEDDIC, discovery calls, pain and impact, decision process, timelines and disqualifying early.
Read the hiring playbook →What the test covers
Three skill areas with 5 questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area, so a retake brings questions you haven't seen.
- 01
Qualification frameworks
33%- BANT
- MEDDICC
- Disqualifying early
- 02
Discovery calls
33%- Structure and agenda
- Pain and impact
- Decision process and next steps
- 03
Qualification operations
33%- Lead scoring
- CRM qualification fields
- Handoffs and SLAs
Based on published standards
The questions are original scenarios, and each one names the public standard, official guide or research it draws on — shown under the question while you answer, and linked in your review. These are the sources behind this test:
- HubSpot Sales resourcesHubSpot24 questions
- What is CRM?Salesforce6 questions
Try a sample question
What does BANT's "A" mean?
- Authority
- Account
- Analysis
- Approval rate
Show the answer
A. Authority — Who can make the buying decision. The real test has 15 questions like this.
How the test works
15 minutes, 15 questions
One question per screen, with a progress bar and a countdown. Your progress is saved on this device if you need to pause.
Graded on our server
Answers reach the page only after you submit, so the certificate can only be earned by passing.
Every answer explained
Pass or not, you see every question with the right answer, why, and the source behind it. Pass mark 70%, distinction 90%.
Your certificate
Founder-signed, with a QR code and credential ID. Download PDF or PNG, add to LinkedIn, and it's emailed to you.
What you earn

Pass, then add it to LinkedIn in one click
No typing. The Add to LinkedIn button opens your profile’s Licenses & certifications form already filled in: the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and a link recruiters can use to verify it.
- 1Take the 15-minute test
- 2Score 70% or more
- 3Click Add to LinkedIn

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Frequently asked questions
What is the Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls Certification?
The Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls Certification is a free 15-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests qualification and discovery — BANT and MEDDICC, identifying the economic buyer and decision process, pain and impact, disqualifying early and structuring great discovery calls. Score 70% or more on its 15 questions to earn a verifiable Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls certificate (SOA-LQDC). Every question is based on published standards and research — including HubSpot Sales resources (HubSpot), What is CRM? (Salesforce) — and each answer is explained with its source.
How do I take the Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls Certification for free?
Read the three skill areas on this page, then take the 15-minute test online — no fee, course or sign-up. You see every answer explained when you finish. Score 70% or more and you get a Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls certificate straight away, on screen, as a PDF and by email, with a credential ID anyone can verify.
Are the Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls Certification questions based on real standards?
Yes. The questions are original scenarios written by Science of Apps, and each one is based on a public source you can read: HubSpot Sales resources (HubSpot); What is CRM? (Salesforce). The source is shown under each question and linked in the answer review. Science of Apps doesn't copy questions from other tests.
What does the Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls Certification cover?
Three skill areas with five questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area so a retake brings new questions: Qualification frameworks (BANT, MEDDICC and Disqualifying early); Discovery calls (Structure and agenda, Pain and impact and Decision process and next steps); Qualification operations (Lead scoring, CRM qualification fields and Handoffs and SLAs). Every question is an original scenario based on a published standard, official documentation or research, named under the question.
Who should take the Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls Certification?
Account executive, SDR, Sales manager, Solutions consultant and Founder. It suits anyone who wants a quick, verifiable way to show Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls skills, from students and career switchers to experienced professionals.
Can I take the Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls Certification from any country?
Yes. The test is online, in English and free everywhere — people take it from India, the US, the UK, Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Your certificate is dated with your own local date and can be verified from anywhere at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/.
How long is the Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls Certification?
15 questions — 5 from each of 3 skill areas — with a 15-minute limit. You need 70% (11 of 15) to pass and 90% for distinction.
How hard is the Lead Qualification and Discovery Calls Certification?
We rate it Intermediate: assumes hands-on experience in the role. It has 15 scenario questions — 5 from each of 3 skill areas — and a 15-minute limit. You need 70% (11 of 15) to pass and 90% for distinction.
How do I prepare for a Account executive job?
Employers in 2027 want SDRs, account executives and inside sales reps who qualify leads honestly: running structured discovery calls, using frameworks like BANT or MEDDIC to check need, impact, decision process, budget and timing, disqualifying poor fits early and agreeing concrete next steps. Good qualification saves time for buyers and sellers and makes forecasts reliable. Practise on real calls and verify your skills with a free 15-minute test. Our full career guide covers the hiring process, interview loop, pay and a prep plan: scienceofapps.com/blog/lead-qualification-career-guide/
How much do Science of Apps certifications cost?
Nothing. There is no fee to take a test, to receive the certificate, to have it emailed or to verify it, and no sign-up.
How are the tests graded?
On our server, not in your browser. The answers never reach the page until you submit, so a certificate can only be earned by passing. Each certificate gets a unique credential ID stored by Science of Apps.
What happens if I don't pass?
You see your score for each area and every question with the correct answer and why, with the published source behind it. You can retake after 30 minutes, and the retake draws questions you haven't seen yet.
Do the certificates expire?
No. Every certificate is dated, so it always shows when you passed. Retake a test any time for a newer date or a higher score.
Can I add the certificate to LinkedIn?
Yes. After you pass, Add to LinkedIn opens the Licenses & certifications form with the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and the verification link filled in. You can also download it as a PDF or PNG, and it's emailed to you as a PDF.
How can an employer verify my certificate?
Every certificate has a credential ID and a QR code. Scanning it, or entering the ID at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/, shows the holder's name, the certification, the score and the issue date from our records.
Are these accredited qualifications?
No. They are Science of Apps' own assessments of applied skill. They aren't issued by a university or standards body, and they work best alongside a portfolio that shows the skills in real work.
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