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Delivering professional assessments is a key part of maintaining trust and consistency as an awarding organisation. Whether you manage certification programmes, vocational qualifications or large-scale professional exams, assessment delivery needs to be secure, reliable and straightforward to manage. 

The eSystem helps organisations create, deliver and manage assessments through one system. From question creation and candidate management to marking, moderation and reporting, our eSystem supports awarding organisations throughout the assessment process. 

Assessments can be delivered securely online or through paper-based formats, giving organisations the flexibility to support different qualification requirements and candidate needs. 

See the benefits of the eSystem. 

Deliver online exams, remote assessments and paper-based exams. 

Manage exam creation, marking and reporting through software designed for awarding organisations. 

Support secure exam environments with controlled access, lockdown capability and assessment security tools. 

Reduce time spent on manual processes with digital marking tools and AI marking assistance for quicker access to assessment results. 

Provide candidates with clear assessment outcomes via candidate feedback reports. Access reporting tools to support moderation and review. 

Support vocational qualifications, certification programmes and professional assessments across a wide range of awarding environments. 

How it works

Our platform supports awarding bodies through every stage of the assessment process — from qualification setup and exam delivery to marking, reporting and analysis.

Build assessments, question banks and qualification structures.

Run secure exams across centres, candidates and delivery methods.

Review results, reporting and assessment performance with confidence.

Who it’s for

For those creating content, structuring exams and ensuring assessments meet objectives.

For professionals responsible for marking and reviewing performance

For teams managing exam setup, coordination and day-to-day delivery.

Designed specifically for universities, medical schools and professional certification.

Manage the full assessment lifecycle from creation to analysis.

Adapt to your institution’s needs, from small cohorts to large-scale delivery.

Powerful marking and analytics to support better outcomes.

What McGill University says about us:

Speedwell has transformed the way we deliver and manage assessments, giving us greater control and confidence across the entire process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing the right awarding body exam software is important for delivering secure, professional and manageable assessments.  

Here are some common questions about assessment software for awarding organisations. 

What is awarding body software?

Awarding body software helps organisations manage professional qualifications, certification exams, candidate assessment and reporting through one assessment system.

Can awarding body exam software support online and paper-based exams?

Yes. Speedwell’s awarding body exam software supports secure online exams as well as paper-based assessment delivery, depending on qualification and assessment requirements.

How does awarding body exam management software improve assessment delivery?

Exam management software helps awarding bodies manage question authoring, exam preparation, assessment delivery, marking and reporting more efficiently, reducing manual administration and improving accuracy.

Can awarding body software support large candidate volumes?

Yes. The eSystem is designed to support awarding organisations managing large numbers of candidates across multiple assessments and qualification programmes.

What reporting features are included in awarding body software?

The eSystem includes reporting tools, like question performance, marking analysis, moderation support and assessment data to help organisations review results and assessment performance.