Verified Talent Marketplace

Verified Skills.
Verified Talent.

ACES connects recruiters with candidates whose technical proficiency has been objectively measured — not self-reported.

655+
Domains
9
Mastery Tiers
Expert
Minimum to Appear
Anti-Gaming Protected
Two Audiences, One Platform

Built for Both Sides of the Hiring Equation

For Recruiters

Stop screening resumes with self-reported skills. ACES profiles show engine-verified proficiency across every knowledge node in a domain.

  • Filter candidates by domain and tier
  • Compare proficiency profiles side-by-side
  • Shortlist management and alerts
  • API and ATS integration
Start Free — 5 Profiles/Day

For Candidates

Prove what you know. Get discovered by employers who value verified skills over keyword-stuffed resumes.

  • Study on AccelaStudy → earn your ACES tier
  • Shareable profile URL for LinkedIn and resumes
  • Leaderboards and domain rankings
  • Career advancement through demonstrated competence
Start Studying → Earn Your Tier
How It Works

Three Steps from Study to Discovery

Study on AccelaStudy

Prepare for any certification or technical domain. The engine tracks your proficiency across every knowledge node using adaptive questioning and spaced repetition.

Earn Your ACES Tier

Reach Expert (ELO 1300+) to appear in recruiter search results. Higher tiers mean higher visibility and a stronger signal to hiring managers.

Get Discovered

Recruiters find you by domain and tier. Your profile shows verified proficiency — not self-reported claims. No applications needed.

ACES Tiers

Nine Levels of Verified Proficiency

Each tier represents a specific proficiency range, measured and maintained by the AccelaStudy engine. Expert is the minimum threshold to appear in recruiter searches.

Trainee
400 – 799
Just getting started. Learning fundamentals.
Apprentice
800 – 999
Building foundational knowledge.
Practitioner
1000 – 1149
Solid understanding of core concepts.
Specialist
1150 – 1299
Above-average proficiency. Close to visibility.
Visibility Threshold — Expert and above appear in recruiter searches
Expert
1300 – 1449
Strong, verified proficiency. Visible to recruiters.
Senior Expert
1450 – 1599
Deep knowledge with cross-topic fluency.
Principal
1600 – 1799
Exceptional mastery. Top-tier signal.
Distinguished
1800 – 1999
Elite proficiency across the domain.
Ace
2000+
The highest level. Complete domain mastery.
Integrity

Why ACES Profiles Are Trustworthy

Every ACES tier is earned through genuine study and measured by multiple anti-gaming mechanisms. There are no shortcuts.

Anti-Gaming Detection
Response time analysis and behavioral fingerprinting detect pattern memorization and bot usage.
Oral Verification
Can you explain what you claim to know? Random oral checks validate genuine understanding.
Cross-Session Consistency
Proficiency is measured across sessions over time. Cramming artifacts are detected and filtered.
Expert Minimum
Only candidates with verified 65%+ proficiency (ELO 1300+) appear in recruiter searches.
Recruiter Pricing

Start Free. Scale When Ready.

Every plan includes access to verified ACES profiles across all 655+ domains.

Free

$0
Forever free
  • 5 profile views per day
  • Search by domain and tier
  • Basic candidate profiles
  • Side-by-side comparison
  • Shortlist management
  • Email alerts for new candidates
  • API / ATS integration
Get Started Free

Enterprise

Custom
Volume pricing for teams
  • Everything in Professional
  • API and ATS integration
  • Bulk candidate export
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Custom domain filters
  • SSO / SAML authentication
  • SLA and priority support
Contact Sales
Growth Flywheel

Every Shared Profile Is a High-Credibility Ad

Candidates share their ACES profiles on LinkedIn. Recruiters discover ACES through those profiles. New candidates see the value and start studying. The wheel turns.

Candidate Studies
on AccelaStudy

Earns ACES
Expert Tier

Shares Profile
on LinkedIn

Recruiter Discovers
ACES Marketplace

New Candidates
Start Studying

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Every ACES tier is earned by demonstrating proficiency through the AccelaStudy engine. The engine uses adaptive questioning, spaced repetition, and anti-gaming measures to ensure that a candidate's score reflects genuine understanding — not memorization, cramming, or bot usage. Scores are measured across multiple sessions over time.

Study any domain on an AccelaStudy product (Certs, Test Prep, AP, etc.). As you answer questions, your ELO rating in that domain rises. Once you reach 1300+ ELO — which corresponds to roughly 65% verified proficiency across the domain's knowledge graph — you earn Expert status and become visible to recruiters in ACES.

No. Recruiters see your current tier and proficiency distribution per domain. They do not see individual questions, answers, study sessions, or mistakes. Your learning journey is private; only the outcome is visible.

The AccelaStudy engine uses four layers of anti-gaming: (1) response time analysis to detect answer-lookup patterns, (2) oral explanation coherence checks, (3) cross-session correlation to detect cramming artifacts, and (4) behavioral fingerprinting to identify bot usage. These measures run continuously and invisibly.

Yes. Your profile is only visible to recruiters if you reach Expert tier and opt in to the ACES marketplace. You can opt out at any time, which removes your profile from recruiter searches. We never sell personal data to third parties.

LinkedIn Skills Assessments are one-time, 15-question quizzes. ACES measures proficiency across hundreds of knowledge nodes per domain using adaptive questioning over multiple sessions. ACES tiers are continuously maintained — if you stop studying, your tier can decay. This ensures ACES profiles reflect current competence, not a single lucky quiz attempt.

Ready to Change How Hiring Works?

Whether you're recruiting verified talent or building a career on demonstrated competence, ACES is your platform.