Companies using CCAT

Many employers use the Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT) or other Criteria assessments as part of their recruitment process. The CCAT is used to measure problem solving, learning ability, critical thinking, numerical reasoning, verbal ability, and spatial reasoning under time pressure.

This page lists companies, schools, subsidiaries, and portfolio companies that have been reported to use the CCAT or Criteria assessments during hiring, admissions, or candidate screening. Some organizations may use the CCAT directly, while others may use Criteria’s broader assessment platform depending on the role, location, or hiring process.

Important:
Assessment requirements can change. If a company sends you a Criteria or HireSelect invitation, check the test name in the invitation email. It may be the CCAT, UCAT, or another Criteria assessment.

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Major Companies Using CCAT

The companies below are among the most commonly associated with the CCAT or Criteria assessments in candidate reports, hiring guides, or company-specific preparation pages.

• Crossover: Crossover is a remote work and recruitment platform focused on long-term, full-time remote roles across software engineering, product, finance, operations, sales, and customer support. Candidates frequently report taking the CCAT as part of Crossover’s screening process. For more information, visit our Crossover CCAT page. You can also compare with JobTestPrep’s Crossover CCAT guide.
• Vista Equity Partners: Vista Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused on enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled businesses. The CCAT is commonly associated with Vista’s hiring process and with some companies in its portfolio. For more information, visit our Vista Equity Partners CCAT page. You can also review JobTestPrep’s Vista CCAT guide.
• TIBCO Software: TIBCO is an enterprise software company known for integration, analytics, data management, and event-processing technologies. It has been associated with Criteria-style assessments for technical, sales, and business roles. JobTestPrep also has a dedicated TIBCO assessment test guide.
• Finastra: Finastra is a financial technology company providing software for banking, lending, payments, treasury, and capital markets. Candidates applying for consulting, technology, and financial software roles have reported Criteria-style cognitive assessments. JobTestPrep offers a dedicated Finastra CCAT preparation page.
• Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI): CAI is an IT services and technology consulting company providing application support, managed services, digital transformation, and workforce solutions. Cognitive assessments may be used for IT, consulting, management, and client-facing roles.
• Cvent: Cvent provides event management, meeting, hospitality, and venue-sourcing software. As a software and SaaS company, it may use cognitive assessments for roles in sales, customer success, product, technology, and operations. JobTestPrep has a dedicated Cvent aptitude test guide.
• Conigent: Conigent is an IT consulting and business software implementation firm focused on ERP, software development, and process improvement. Criteria-style assessments may be used for consulting and technical hiring.

Technology and Software Companies

Technology companies often use cognitive aptitude tests because many roles require learning new systems quickly, solving abstract problems, interpreting data, and working under time pressure.

• Aderant: Aderant provides business management software for law firms and professional services organizations, including practice management, billing, and legal operations solutions.
• Accruent: Accruent develops software for real estate, facilities management, asset management, and workplace operations, serving organizations that manage complex physical assets.
• Advicent: Advicent, known for financial planning technology, provides software used by financial advisors and wealth management professionals.
• Allvue: Allvue provides investment management software for private capital, credit, fund administration, and financial services firms.
• Apptio: Apptio develops technology business management software that helps organizations manage cloud, IT costs, planning, and technology investments.
• Blackboard: Blackboard is an education technology company known for learning management systems and digital education platforms used by schools, colleges, and universities.
• blueAPACHE: blueAPACHE is an Australian managed IT services provider offering cloud, cybersecurity, networking, and technology support services.
• Caspio: Caspio provides a low-code platform that enables organizations to build online database applications without extensive software development.
• Datto: Datto provides backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and managed service provider technology solutions.
• EagleView: EagleView provides aerial imagery, geospatial data, and property measurement technologies used in construction, insurance, solar, and government applications.
• Epicor: Epicor develops enterprise resource planning software for manufacturing, distribution, retail, and service industries.
• GovLoop: GovLoop is an online community and learning platform for public sector professionals, offering resources, events, and training for government employees.
• Granicus: Granicus provides civic engagement, digital government, communication, and public sector technology solutions.
• HighRadius: HighRadius provides financial automation software, especially for order-to-cash, treasury, receivables, and finance operations.
• Infoblox: Infoblox specializes in networking, DNS, DHCP, IP address management, and cloud-managed security solutions. It is also listed by JobTestPrep among companies where candidates may encounter a CCAT-style assessment. You can compare with JobTestPrep’s Infoblox aptitude test page.
• Jamf: Jamf provides Apple device management software for businesses, schools, and enterprise IT teams.
• Kazoo: Kazoo was known as an employee experience and performance management platform, offering tools for engagement, recognition, and workplace culture.
• Khoros: Khoros provides customer engagement software, including social media management, online communities, and digital customer care tools.
• LogicMonitor: LogicMonitor provides cloud-based infrastructure monitoring and observability software for IT operations teams.
• Metaswitch: Metaswitch develops communications software and network solutions for telecom operators and service providers.
• Mitel Networks, Inc.: Mitel provides business communications, unified communications, collaboration, and contact center solutions.
• Orion: Orion is associated with financial technology and wealth management software, especially portfolio accounting and advisor technology.
• Ping Identity: Ping Identity provides identity and access management software, including single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and enterprise identity security.
• PowerSchool: PowerSchool provides education technology software for K-12 schools, including student information systems, learning management, analytics, and administration tools. JobTestPrep has a dedicated PowerSchool assessment test guide.
• QSR Automations: QSR Automations develops restaurant technology, kitchen display systems, guest management tools, and operational software for hospitality businesses.
• Quickbase: Quickbase is a no-code and low-code application development platform used to build workflow and operational applications.
• Solera Holdings Inc.: Solera provides data, software, and technology solutions for automotive, insurance, fleet, and claims management industries.
• Stats Perform: Stats Perform provides sports data, analytics, AI-powered insights, and content solutions for media, technology, betting, and professional sports organizations.
• Xactly Corporation: Xactly provides sales performance management software, including incentive compensation, revenue planning, and sales analytics tools.
• Brandt Information Services: Brandt Information Services provides technology, licensing, and digital transformation solutions, especially for government agencies and public sector programs.
• MakeSpace / BrainSurf Informatics: MakeSpace is associated with storage and logistics technology, while BrainSurf Informatics suggests technology or informatics services. Candidates should verify the exact company and assessment requirement from their invitation email.

Finance, Banking, and Insurance Companies

Financial institutions and insurance companies may use cognitive aptitude tests to evaluate reasoning, numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and decision-making ability.

• Allstate: Allstate is a major U.S. insurance company offering auto, home, renters, life, and business insurance products.
• Farmers Insurance: Farmers Insurance provides auto, home, life, business, and specialty insurance through a large agent network.
• State Farm Insurance: State Farm is one of the largest U.S. insurance providers, offering auto, home, life, health, and financial services products.
• State Auto Insurance Company: State Auto Insurance is a property and casualty insurance company historically focused on personal and business insurance products.
• Kinsale Insurance: Kinsale Insurance is a specialty insurance company focused on excess and surplus lines insurance for commercial risks.
• Vaaler Insurance: Vaaler Insurance is an independent insurance agency providing personal, commercial, employee benefits, and risk management services.
• McGowan & Company, Inc.: McGowan & Company is an insurance program administrator and managing general underwriter offering specialty insurance programs.
• Churchill Mortgage: Churchill Mortgage is a mortgage lender offering home purchase, refinance, and mortgage advisory services.
• VA Mortgage Center: VA Mortgage Center, associated with Veterans United Home Loans, focuses on mortgage services for military borrowers and veterans.
• New Mexico Student Loans: New Mexico Student Loans is associated with education financing, student loan services, and financial support for students.
• Go Capital: Go Capital provides financing and capital solutions, often associated with business lending or equipment finance services.
• First Global: First Global is a name used by financial services and investment organizations; candidates should verify the specific entity and role in their assessment invitation.
• First Bankers Trust Company: First Bankers Trust Company is a community banking organization providing personal banking, business banking, lending, and financial services.
• Salem Five Bank: Salem Five Bank is a Massachusetts-based financial institution offering banking, mortgage, insurance, and wealth management services.
• North Shore Bank: North Shore Bank is a community bank offering personal banking, business banking, mortgage, and lending services.
• Ohio Valley Bank: Ohio Valley Bank is a regional bank providing personal banking, commercial banking, loans, and financial services.
• SCE Federal Credit Union: SCE Federal Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution offering banking, loans, credit cards, and financial services.
• True North Federal Credit Union: True North Federal Credit Union provides credit union banking, loans, mortgages, and member financial services.
• Potlatch Federal Credit Union: Potlatch Federal Credit Union, also known as P1FCU, provides banking, loans, and credit union services in the Pacific Northwest.
• Point Breeze Credit Union: Point Breeze Credit Union is a Maryland-based credit union offering checking, savings, loans, mortgages, and member services.
• Washington State Employees Credit Union: Washington State Employees Credit Union, also known as WSECU, provides member banking, loans, credit cards, and financial services.
• Benjamin W. Wong CFP and Associates: Benjamin W. Wong CFP and Associates is associated with financial planning and advisory services.

Schools, Colleges, and Education Organizations

Some schools, colleges, and education organizations use cognitive assessments for admissions, student screening, staff hiring, or program placement.

• Lambda School: Lambda School, now known as BloomTech, became known for technology and coding education programs designed to prepare students for software and technical careers.
• Fremont College: Fremont College is a career-focused college offering professional training programs in areas such as business, legal studies, healthcare, and related fields.
• Brunswick Community College: Brunswick Community College is a public community college in North Carolina offering associate degrees, workforce training, and continuing education.
• University of North Florida: The University of North Florida is a public university in Jacksonville, Florida, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
• Armstrong State University: Armstrong State University was a public university in Georgia that later consolidated with Georgia Southern University.
• La Sierra University: La Sierra University is a private university in California offering undergraduate and graduate programs across liberal arts, business, education, and professional studies.
• Estacada School District #108: Estacada School District serves students in the Estacada, Oregon area through elementary, middle, and high school education.
• Fairfax Christian School: Fairfax Christian School is a private Christian school in Virginia offering education from early years through high school.
• Lakeview Public Schools: Lakeview Public Schools is a public school district name used by multiple districts; candidates should verify the specific district in their assessment invitation.
• Bristol Tennessee City Schools: Bristol Tennessee City Schools is a public school district serving students in Bristol, Tennessee.
• Aurora Public Schools: Aurora Public Schools is a public school district serving students in Aurora, Colorado.
• CareerWise Colorado: CareerWise Colorado is a youth apprenticeship organization that connects students with employers and career pathways.
• EAB: EAB is an education services and technology company that works with schools, colleges, and universities on enrollment, student success, research, and institutional strategy.

Consulting, Legal, and Professional Services

Professional services firms may use the CCAT to evaluate analytical ability, attention to detail, client-facing judgment, and learning speed.

• Cherry Bekaert LLP: Cherry Bekaert is an accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax, consulting, and business advisory services.
• Summit CPA: Summit CPA is an accounting and advisory firm known for virtual CFO services, tax, and outsourced accounting support.
• Michael G. Skaff CPA: Michael G. Skaff CPA is associated with accounting, tax preparation, and financial advisory services.
• Credera: Credera is a consulting firm focused on management consulting, technology transformation, data, digital strategy, and customer experience.
• Exler & Company, Inc.: Exler & Company is associated with professional services and consulting. Candidates should verify the specific role and assessment requirement in their invitation.
• eSquared Communication Consulting: eSquared Communication Consulting is associated with business communication, consulting, and organizational support services.
• Multiview: Multiview provides B2B digital marketing and advertising services, often working with associations and professional audiences.
• LYFE Marketing: LYFE Marketing is a digital marketing agency offering social media marketing, advertising, SEO, and online marketing services.
• Law Office of Christopher J. Gillette: The Law Office of Christopher J. Gillette is a legal practice; candidates may encounter assessments for administrative, legal assistant, or operations roles.
• Zinda & Davis, PLLC: Zinda & Davis, now commonly associated with Zinda Law Group, is a personal injury law firm.
• Zanes Law: Zanes Law is a personal injury law firm serving clients in Arizona and surrounding areas.
• Wilber Lane Law Firm: Wilber Lane Law Firm is associated with legal services; candidates should verify the specific entity and role in the hiring invitation.
• Antler: Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm and startup generator that supports founders in building new companies.
• Hemisphere Companies: Hemisphere Companies is associated with investment, development, or business services depending on the entity; candidates should confirm the specific organization in the assessment invite.

Industrial, Energy, and Manufacturing Companies

Industrial and manufacturing companies may use aptitude testing for operations, engineering, production, supervision, maintenance, and technical roles.

• Northern Natural Gas: Northern Natural Gas operates a large interstate natural gas pipeline system and provides transportation and storage services.
• Bourne’s Energy: Bourne’s Energy provides fuel delivery, heating, cooling, propane, and energy services to residential and commercial customers.
• South Jersey Industries: South Jersey Industries is an energy services holding company historically associated with natural gas utilities and energy-related businesses.
• Scout Energy Partners: Scout Energy Partners is an energy company focused on upstream oil and gas operations and asset management.
• Buckeye Partners: Buckeye Partners operates energy infrastructure, including pipelines, terminals, and storage assets for petroleum products.
• EnPro Industries: EnPro Industries is an industrial technology company with businesses in sealing technologies, advanced materials, and engineered products.
• Carbide Industries: Carbide Industries produces calcium carbide and related industrial materials used in chemical, steel, and manufacturing applications.
• Freeman Manufacturing and Supply: Freeman Manufacturing and Supply provides materials, tooling, and supplies for mold making, casting, composites, and manufacturing.
• Prent: Prent designs and manufactures custom plastic packaging, especially for medical, electronics, and consumer products industries.
• Coverking: Coverking manufactures automotive accessories such as seat covers, car covers, floor mats, and related vehicle protection products.
• Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is a global pharmaceutical company developing and manufacturing generic medicines, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and healthcare products.
• Nosler: Nosler manufactures bullets, ammunition, rifles, and hunting-related products.
• Nakatetsu Machining Technology: Nakatetsu Machining Technology is associated with precision machining and manufacturing services.
• Clearwater Paper: Clearwater Paper manufactures paperboard and tissue products for consumer, commercial, and packaging markets.

Retail, Hospitality, Travel, and Consumer Companies

Retail, hospitality, and consumer companies may use assessments for management, sales, customer service, operations, logistics, and administrative roles.

• Massage Envy: Massage Envy is a wellness franchise offering massage, skincare, and related personal care services through locations across the United States.
• Domino’s Pizza: Domino’s is a global pizza restaurant and delivery company with franchise and corporate-owned locations.
• Giant Eagle: Giant Eagle is a supermarket and convenience store retailer operating grocery, pharmacy, fuel, and food retail locations.
• Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores: Love’s operates travel stops, fuel stations, convenience stores, truck services, and restaurant locations across the United States.
• Goodwill: Goodwill organizations operate thrift stores, donation centers, workforce development programs, and community employment services.
• Zankou Chicken: Zankou Chicken is a restaurant chain known for Mediterranean and Armenian-style chicken, wraps, and garlic sauce.
• Ocean Spray Cranberries: Ocean Spray is an agricultural cooperative known for cranberry and grapefruit juices, dried fruit, and related food products.
• Dannon Yogurt: Dannon, part of Danone, is a major yogurt and dairy brand offering consumer food products.
• John Bull Ltd.: John Bull is a retail and luxury goods company name associated with duty-free and consumer retail in the Bahamas.
• GiftTree.com: GiftTree is an online gift retailer offering gift baskets, flowers, wine gifts, and corporate gifting options.
• Novelty, Inc.: Novelty, Inc. is associated with novelty products, toys, gifts, and consumer merchandise distribution.
• Tastes on the Fly: Tastes on the Fly operates airport restaurants and hospitality concepts in major travel locations.
• International Cruise and Excursions: International Cruise and Excursions, also known as ICE, provides travel, cruise, loyalty, and vacation-related services.
• Viking River Cruises: Viking is a cruise company known for river cruises, ocean cruises, and expedition travel.
• Viejas Casino: Viejas Casino & Resort is a casino, resort, entertainment, dining, and hospitality destination in California.
• See Rock City: See Rock City operates Rock City Gardens and related tourism, attraction, and hospitality experiences near Chattanooga, Tennessee.
• ClearOne Advantage: ClearOne Advantage is a debt settlement and financial services company helping consumers manage unsecured debt.

Other Reported Organizations to Verify

For these organizations, public information may be limited, the company name may refer to more than one entity, or the assessment may vary by role, location, or hiring period. Always verify the exact test requirement from your employer or recruiter.

• Vision IT: Vision IT is an IT staffing, consulting, and technology services name used in the technology services market.
• Advanced: Advanced is a business software and IT services company name used by several organizations; candidates should verify the specific company in their invitation.
• Acquai: Acquai is associated with technology or business services. Because public information can be limited, candidates should confirm the exact assessment through their recruiter.
• Vitusa: Vitusa is a less commonly documented organization name; candidates should verify the company and test requirement from the hiring invitation.
• NFL: The National Football League is the major professional American football league in the United States, with roles spanning sports operations, media, technology, business, marketing, and administration.

How to Know If Your Company Uses the CCAT

The easiest way to know whether your employer uses the CCAT is to read the assessment invitation carefully. The email may mention Criteria, HireSelect, the Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test, CCAT, or another assessment from Criteria’s test library.

You may be asked to complete the CCAT if the role requires fast learning, problem solving, numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, abstract thinking, or strong decision-making under pressure.

Common roles that may involve the CCAT include:

• software engineer and developer roles;
• financial analyst and accounting roles;
• consultant and business analyst roles;
• sales and customer success roles;
• operations and project management roles;
• administrative and clerical roles;
• management and leadership roles.

How to Prepare for a Company CCAT Test

If a company asks you to take the CCAT, the main challenge will be speed. The test contains 50 questions in 15 minutes, which gives you about 18 seconds per question.

To prepare effectively:

1. Learn the format: review the Criteria CCAT format, question types, and timing rules.
2. Start free: try our free CCAT practice test and PDF questions.
3. Practice without a calculator: numerical questions must be solved using mental math and estimation.
4. Train under time pressure: use timed simulations to build pacing and accuracy.
5. Review your mistakes: focus on question types that slow you down, especially number sequences, word problems, analogies, and spatial patterns.

Our recommendation:
If your company has invited you to take the CCAT and the test is coming soon, choose the CCAT Express Pack. If the role is competitive or important to you, the CCAT Premium Pack is the better option because it includes more simulations and targeted mini-tests.

Some candidates also use JobTestPrep as an additional preparation source. JobTestPrep has dedicated pages for several CCAT-related hiring processes, including Crossover, Vista Equity Partners, TIBCO, Finastra, Cvent, Infoblox, and PowerSchool. You can also review their general CCAT preparation page.