Upskill Portal
Getting started with the USSOCOM Upskill Portal
Register, take your first assessment, read your report, and manage your profile.
The USSOCOM Upskill Portal lets you assess your skills against role-relevant benchmarks, track every attempt in one place, and review a detailed report for each assessment you complete. This guide covers everything you need from your first sign-in onward.
Before you begin
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Email address | A valid @socom.mil address. No other domain is accepted at registration. |
| Password | None. You sign in with a six-digit one-time code sent to your email each time. |
| Browser | Latest Chrome, Edge, or Firefox on a desktop or laptop. |
| Pop-ups | Allowed for the portal. Assessments open in a new browser tab. |
| Connection | A stable internet connection for the full duration of the assessment. |
1. Register your account
- Open the portal and click Register a new account on the Sign In screen.
- Enter your First name and your @socom.mil email address. Last name is optional.
- Click Sign up.
- Enter the six-digit code sent to your email, then click Verify.
Your account is created and you land on the Skills page, ready to start.
2. Sign in on your next visit
- Enter your registered email on the Sign In screen and click Sign in.
- Enter the six-digit code sent to your email and click Verify.
You are asked for a new code every time you sign in. There is no password to remember and nothing to reset.
3. Browse skills and start an assessment
The Skills tab lists every assessment available to you. Use the search box to find a specific skill, or the Status and Score filters to narrow the list.
What's on a skill card
| Element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Skill name | The subject of the assessment, for example Java, Python, SQL, Linux Developer. |
| Description | The specific competencies assessed. Use this to pick assessments matching your work role. |
| Status badge | Top-right of the card. Shows Enrolled or In progress if you have already been invited or started. |
| Duration | Time allowed, for example 20 mins . Set aside the full amount before you start. |
| Question count | Number of questions, for example 18 questions . |
| Completion date | Shown once you finish, for example Completed on Aug 17, 2026. |
Which button will I see?
| Button | What it means | What happens next |
|---|---|---|
| Start | You haven't attempted this assessment yet. | The assessment opens in a new tab and the timer begins. |
| Resume | You started but did not submit. | You return to where you left off. |
| View report | You completed the assessment. | Your full result report opens. |
4. Track your assessments
The Assessments tab lists every assessment you have been invited to or attempted. Click any column heading to sort, or use the search box to filter by name.
Columns explained
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Assessment name | The skill assessed. Repeat attempts carry an Attempt # label so you can compare them. |
| Invited by | The organisation that sent the invitation. |
| Invited on | Date and time the invitation was issued. |
| Status | Where the attempt stands. See the status table below. |
| Completed on | Date and time you submitted. Shows – until then. |
| Average score | Your score as a percentage. Shows 0% until the attempt is scored. |
Status values
| Status | Meaning | Available actions |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled | You have been invited but have not opened the assessment. | Resume |
| In progress | You started but have not submitted. | Resume |
| Completed | You submitted and the attempt has been scored. | Retake, View report |
5. Read your report
Click View report on any completed assessment to open the full result.
Summary cards
| Card | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Score | Your overall percentage, the raw score (for example 63/110 ), a suitability rating, and when the score was last updated. |
| Trust score | A proctoring integrity measure. A Potential Violation flag means the system recorded something unusual during your attempt. |
| Candidate status | Whether the attempt is completed and processed, with the submission timestamp. |
| Completion time | How long you actually spent, against the total time allowed. |
| Candidate stage | Where you are in the assessment flow. |
AI insights
Below the summary cards, AI insights breaks your performance into specific strengths and gaps rather than a single number. Use it to decide exactly which areas to focus your upskilling on next.
Report sections and actions
| Section or action | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Information | Summary cards and AI insights, the default view. |
| Tests | A question-by-question breakdown of your answers. |
| Proctoring | The proctoring evidence behind your trust score. |
| Download Report | Saves a copy of the report to your device. |
| Opens your browser's print dialog. |
6. Manage your profile
Click the account icon in the top-right corner and select View profile. The same menu contains Logout.
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | No | Maximum 4 MB. Only .png and .jpg are supported. |
| First name | No | Pre-filled from registration. Editable. |
| Last name | No | Editable at any time. |
| Gender | No | Selected from a dropdown. |
| Yes | Set at registration and locked. Contact your administrator if it needs to change. | |
| Mobile number | No | Select the country code, then enter the number. |
| Alternate mobile number | No | A secondary contact number. |
Click Save to apply your changes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I register with my personal email address?
No. The portal only accepts @socom.mil addresses. Registration with any other domain is rejected.
I never received my verification code. What now?
Check your spam and junk folders first, since that is where most missing codes turn up. Codes can take up to 5 minutes to arrive. If nothing appears, confirm you typed your email correctly, wait for the on-screen countdown to finish, then click Request for new code.
My code says it's invalid.
Codes expire after a short window, and requesting a new code cancels the previous one. Always use the most recent code in your inbox. If it has timed out, request a fresh one.
I forgot my password.
There is no password to forget. The portal signs you in with a new six-digit code sent to your email each time, so there is nothing to remember and nothing to reset.
Do I have to sign in with a code every single time?
Yes. Every sign-in requires a fresh verification code. This keeps your account secure without a password.
Nothing happened when I clicked Start.
Assessments open in a new browser tab, so a pop-up blocker is the usual cause. Allow pop-ups for the portal in your browser settings and click Start again.
Which assessments should I take?
Read the description on each skill card and pick the ones that match your work role. There is no limit on how many you take, and each one is scored independently.
Can I pause an assessment and come back to it?
If your session is interrupted, the assessment shows as In progress on the Assessments tab and you can click Resume to return to it. Finish in one sitting wherever possible, as the assessment timer may keep running.
Can I retake an assessment?
Only if a Retake button appears beside it on the Assessments tab. Retakes are enabled per assessment. Each attempt is recorded as its own row with an Attempt # label, so you can compare your progress. If you need another attempt and no button is showing, contact your programme administrator.
How soon will I see my score?
Scores are generated once your attempt is submitted and processed. Until then the assessment shows 0% and a status of In progress.
Why does my report show a trust score flag?
The trust score reflects proctoring signals recorded during your attempt, such as leaving the assessment tab or another face appearing on camera. A Potential Violation flag is not automatically a penalty. Open the Proctoring section of your report to see exactly what was recorded.
Can I share or keep a copy of my report?
Yes. Open the report and use Download Report to save a copy, or Print to send it to a printer or save as PDF.
Can I register with my personal email address?
No. Every profile field is optional except your email address, which is set at registration. Completing your name and contact details simply makes your records easier to identify.
Can I change the email address on my account?
No. The email field is locked after registration. Contact your programme administrator if it needs to change.
Need more help?
If you're still stuck, contact your USSOCOM programme administrator with your registered email address and the name of the assessment you were working on.