PI Cognitive Assessment™
Predict candidate success in just 12 minutes to make faster,
more informed hiring decisions


What is PI Cognitive Assessment™?
The Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment™ measures an individual’s cognitive abilities, helping you predict their potential to learn, problem-solve, and adapt in fast-paced environments. By evaluating how quickly a candidate can process information, make decisions, and handle complex tasks, you can make more informed hiring decisions and set your teams up for long-term success.

Our assessment is designed to be a fast, reliable, and scientifically backed tool that helps businesses select candidates with the cognitive capacity needed to thrive in a role and within your organizational culture.
Problem-Solving Ability
How quickly an individual can analyze and resolve complex issues
Capacity for Complexity
How well a person can handle multi-step tasks and complex scenarios.
Learning Agility
The speed at which someone can learn new concepts and adapt to changes
Critical Thinking
The ability to make decisions and synthesize information in dynamic situations
Key Benefits
Why Choose PI Cognitive Assessment™?
The PI Cognitive Assessment™ provides organizations with clear insights into a candidate’s mental agility and problem-solving skills, giving you the tools to make smarter hiring decisions and build stronger, more adaptable teams.
Predict Learning Potential
Evaluate how quickly candidates will pick up new tasks and adapt to changes within your organization.
Match Candidates to Role Complexity
Assess the cognitive demands of a specific role and align them with candidates who can handle that complexity.
Reduce Risk in Hiring
Minimize turnover by hiring candidates who are more likely to succeed and thrive in your environment.
Enhance Team Performance
By hiring individuals with high cognitive potential, you increase your team’s ability to tackle challenges, innovate, and drive results.
Science
The science that powers the PI Cognitive Assessment™
The Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment™ is based on years of research and expertise in human cognitive abilities. It measures an individual’s capacity to learn, reason, and apply knowledge, using a scientifically validated model that ensures accuracy and reliability.
The assessment consists of a series of timed questions that test cognitive reasoning, verbal, numerical, and abstract problem-solving abilities. This data is then analyzed to predict how well candidates will adapt to the demands of the role.
Key Highlights:
Proven Validity
The Cognitive Assessment is rigorously tested for accuracy and reliability, ensuring it effectively measures cognitive capacity.
Quick and Easy
Participants can complete the assessment in just 12 minutes, and results are available immediately.
Clear Insights
The results give you a clear picture of how well a candidate can handle the complexity of the role.
Available in 70+ Languages
The assessment is available in multiple languages, ensuring accessibility for a diverse range of participants worldwide.
How It Works
Simple to administer clear to interpret!
Administering the PI Cognitive Assessment™ is fast and straightforward. It takes just 12 minutes for candidates to complete the assessment, and the results provide immediate, actionable insights that help you make informed decisions.
Key Highlights:
Administer the Assessment
Candidates complete the assessment online in a user-friendly interface.
Analyze Results
Receive a detailed report highlighting the candidate’s cognitive abilities, including how they compare to other applicants.
Make Smarter Decisions
Use the insights to predict how well candidates will adapt to the challenges of the role, make decisions, and solve problems.
Our tool is designed to be intuitive, with a focus on ease of use for HR teams and hiring managers.
Applications
Applications for every business need
The PI Cognitive Assessment™ is ideal for roles where learning agility, problem-solving, and adaptability are key to success. Here’s how organizations can use the assessment:
Talent Acquisition
Identify candidates with the cognitive capacity to succeed in complex and high-demand roles.
Leadership Development
Assess your leaders' cognitive abilities and identify future leaders who can adapt to change.
Team Building
Hire individuals with the cognitive skills to thrive in teams that require high levels of collaboration and innovation.
Role Fit
Ensure you're hiring individuals who can meet the cognitive demands of each role
What our clients say
“PI has been instrumental in providing us with a greater understanding of candidates' workplace conduct, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. It has improved communication, collaboration, and job satisfaction, while reducing turnover rates. PI also offers valuable insights for effective collaboration, enhancing efficiency and overall job contentment. We highly recommend PI to organizations seeking behavioral and work style insights for their employees.”
"The Predictive Index tool has transformed our approach to talent management. The tool's assessment of the behavioral drives has allowed to understand our employees on a deeper level and identify their strengths and areas for improvement. By leveraging this information, we have been able to build more effective teams, improve communication, and foster a more positive and productive work environment. Overall, I highly recommend the Predictive Index tool to any organization that wants to take a more data-driven approach to talent management. It has truly been a game-changer for our company."
"I recently used the PI system to analyze candidates' behavioral attitudes and found it to be a very helpful tool. The system was user-friendly and easy to navigate, allowing me to easily assess the four key factors. Overall, I would rate the PI system a 7 out of 10 for its effectiveness and ease of use. I particularly appreciated how it enabled me to quickly gain insights into a candidate's behavioral tendencies and better understand their potential fit for a role. If you're looking for a powerful tool to assess candidates' behavioral traits, I would definitely recommend giving the PI system a try."
Take the guesswork out of hiring!
Make smarter, more data-driven hiring decisions with the PI Cognitive Assessment™

