Improving Your Score
Your AI CRED score can improve with focused effort and deliberate practice. Here's how to approach skill development and what to expect.
Following Your Learning Plan
Your personalized path to improvement
After every assessment, you receive a personalized learning plan based on your specific results. This is the most efficient path to improving your score because it targets your actual weak areas.
Complete Modules in Order
Your learning plan is sequenced intentionally. Each module builds on concepts from previous ones, so complete them in order for the best results.
Practice Each Concept
Don't just read the modules, apply what you learn. Use AI tools to practice the techniques. Hands-on experience is essential for score improvement.
Take Progress Checks
Progress checks help you verify your understanding before moving on. They're not pass/fail, just diagnostic tools to guide your learning.
Use Level Up Assessments
When you've completed significant learning, a Level Up Assessment lets you officially update your score to reflect your new abilities.
Practice Strategies
Beyond the learning plan
Daily Habits
- -Use AI for at least one work task daily
- -Experiment with different prompt approaches
- -Critically evaluate AI outputs (don't accept blindly)
- -Document what works and what doesn't
Weekly Goals
- -Try one new AI tool or feature
- -Solve a problem you haven't tackled with AI before
- -Read about AI developments and new capabilities
- -Complete at least one learning module
Pro Tip: Dimension Targeting
Check your dimension breakdown and identify your lowest scores. Focused improvement in weak areas yields faster gains than polishing already-strong skills. Remember: Prompt Mastery (40% weight) has the highest impact on your total score.
When to Retake the Assessment
Timing matters for best results
Good Times to Retake
- After completing your learning plan
- When you've had significant real-world practice
- Before a job interview or performance review
- After learning a major new AI tool
Wait If...
- You just took an assessment recently
- You haven't done any focused learning
- You're hoping luck will give a higher score
- You're feeling tired or rushed
Remember: Taking the assessment without improvement won't magically raise your score. Focus on genuine skill development first.
Realistic Improvement Timelines
What to expect based on starting point
Improvement takes time and effort. Here are realistic timelines based on consistent practice and active learning:
| Starting Range | Target Range | Timeframe | Effort Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 - 3.0 | 4.0 - 5.0 | 2-4 weeks | Moderate |
| 3.0 - 5.0 | 5.5 - 6.5 | 4-8 weeks | Significant |
| 5.0 - 6.5 | 7.0 - 8.0 | 8-16 weeks | Substantial |
| 7.0 - 8.5 | 8.5 - 10.0 | 3-6+ months | Intensive |
Focus Areas by Level:
Key Takeaways
- 1Follow your personalized learning plan - it's the most efficient path to improvement.
- 2Practice deliberately - passive use isn't enough; actively experiment and push yourself.
- 3Target weak dimensions - improving low scores yields the fastest overall gains.
- 4Be patient but persistent - meaningful improvement takes weeks to months, not days.
- 5Retake strategically - only reassess after genuine skill development.
Ready to improve your AI fluency?
Start with an assessment to get your personalized learning plan, or dive into your existing plan if you already have one.