Collaboration and Teamwork Certification
Tests teamwork — shared goals, roles and responsibilities (RACI), psychological safety, communication norms, giving credit, cross-functional work and handling disagreements constructively. Pass to earn Collaboration and Teamwork SOA-COLT.
- Beginner difficulty.No experience needed: fundamentals and clear reasoning.
- 10 scenario questions
- 10 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 Collaboration and Teamwork Certification?
The Collaboration and Teamwork Certification is a free 10-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests teamwork — shared goals, roles and responsibilities (RACI), psychological safety, communication norms, giving credit, cross-functional work and handling disagreements constructively. Score 70% or more on its 10 questions to earn a verifiable Collaboration and Teamwork certificate (SOA-COLT). Every question is based on published standards and research — including Understanding team effectiveness (Project Aristotle) (Google re:Work), What is project management? (Project Management Institute), Leading effectively (Center for Creative Leadership) — and each answer is explained with its source.
Built for your job title
Any professional, Team member, Graduate, Project contributor and Remote worker — and anyone who wants quick, verifiable proof of Collaboration and Teamwork skills for a CV or LinkedIn.
- Any professional
- Team member
- Graduate
- Project contributor
- Remote worker
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Career guide · 8 min readTeamwork skills employers look for in 2027: reliability, clear communication, psychological safety, shared goals and roles, giving help and asking for it, healthy disagreement and working across teams
Teamwork skills employers want in 2027: reliability, clear communication, psychological safety, shared goals, healthy disagreement and cross-team work.
Read the hiring playbook →What the test covers
Two skill areas with 5 questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area, so a retake brings questions you haven't seen.
- 01
Team foundations
50%- Shared goals
- Roles and RACI
- Psychological safety
- 02
Working together
50%- Communication norms
- Cross-functional work
- Credit and disagreement
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:
- Understanding team effectiveness (Project Aristotle)Google re:Work7 questions
- What is project management?Project Management Institute4 questions
- Leading effectivelyCenter for Creative Leadership2 questions
- Gallup workplace researchGallup2 questions
- The remote playbookGitLab Handbook1 question
- The Four Big RisksSilicon Valley Product Group (Marty Cagan)1 question
- The Scrum Guide (2020)Ken Schwaber & Jeff Sutherland1 question
- Principles behind the Agile ManifestoAgile Alliance authors1 question
- Write the Docs guideWrite the Docs1 question
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What does the "A" in RACI mean?
- Approved
- Accountable
- Active
- Assigned
Show the answer
B. Accountable — The single owner of the outcome. The real test has 10 questions like this.
How the test works
10 minutes, 10 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 10-minute test
- 2Score 70% or more
- 3Click Add to LinkedIn

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Frequently asked questions
What is the Collaboration and Teamwork Certification?
The Collaboration and Teamwork Certification is a free 10-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests teamwork — shared goals, roles and responsibilities (RACI), psychological safety, communication norms, giving credit, cross-functional work and handling disagreements constructively. Score 70% or more on its 10 questions to earn a verifiable Collaboration and Teamwork certificate (SOA-COLT). Every question is based on published standards and research — including Understanding team effectiveness (Project Aristotle) (Google re:Work), What is project management? (Project Management Institute), Leading effectively (Center for Creative Leadership) — and each answer is explained with its source.
How do I take the Collaboration and Teamwork Certification for free?
Read the two skill areas on this page, then take the 10-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 Collaboration and Teamwork certificate straight away, on screen, as a PDF and by email, with a credential ID anyone can verify.
Are the Collaboration and Teamwork 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: Understanding team effectiveness (Project Aristotle) (Google re:Work); What is project management? (Project Management Institute); Leading effectively (Center for Creative Leadership); Gallup workplace research (Gallup); The remote playbook (GitLab Handbook); The Four Big Risks (Silicon Valley Product Group (Marty Cagan)). 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 Collaboration and Teamwork Certification cover?
Two skill areas with five questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area so a retake brings new questions: Team foundations (Shared goals, Roles and RACI and Psychological safety); Working together (Communication norms, Cross-functional work and Credit and disagreement). Every question is an original scenario based on a published standard, official documentation or research, named under the question.
Who should take the Collaboration and Teamwork Certification?
Any professional, Team member, Graduate, Project contributor and Remote worker. It suits anyone who wants a quick, verifiable way to show Collaboration and Teamwork skills, from students and career switchers to experienced professionals.
Can I take the Collaboration and Teamwork 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 Collaboration and Teamwork Certification?
10 questions — 5 from each of 2 skill areas — with a 10-minute limit. You need 70% (7 of 10) to pass and 90% for distinction.
How hard is the Collaboration and Teamwork Certification?
We rate it Beginner: no experience needed: fundamentals and clear reasoning. It has 10 scenario questions — 5 from each of 2 skill areas — and a 10-minute limit. You need 70% (7 of 10) to pass and 90% for distinction.
How do I prepare for a Any professional job?
Teamwork means helping a group achieve more than its members could alone. Employers look for reliability, clear communication, understanding shared goals and roles, offering and asking for help, disagreeing respectfully, giving credit and working across teams. Google's research found psychological safety marked its highest-performing teams. Show teamwork through specific examples and verify your skills with a free 10-minute test. Our full career guide covers the hiring process, interview loop, pay and a prep plan: scienceofapps.com/blog/teamwork-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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