AgentProof is not a binary pass or fail. You earn a level from L1 Novice to L4 Master on a live graded task. A private safe-use rating of Strong, Solid, or Needs work sits beside that level. Needs work is not a public fail. You can optionally recheck, or take a full retake when you want a new certificate.
After about 15 minutes, all in chat, you leave with:
There is no separate pass/fail stamp on the product. Scoring: How scoring works. After finish: What happens after you finish an AgentProof assessment.
A lower level means where you are today on the live task. It is not a product "fail." Hiring managers read the level next to their usual process. See AI readiness for hiring managers.
If your safe-use rating is Needs work, only you see it on results. Verify never shows safe-use. Employers who open your link see level, dates, and live-task summary, not that rating. Privacy: Can employers see my AgentProof answers?.
Needs work does not block your certificate or lower your level. It flags habits (client data, checking output, what not to hand to AI) for you to improve.
| Recheck | Retake (full assessment) | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | About 3 minutes | About 15 minutes, all in chat |
| What you do | One live task from results | Full assessment with a new invite |
| What changes | On a pass: Last checked only | New certificate ID and new /v/{id} |
| Level | Never moves up or down | New earned level on the new certificate |
| Weak result | Changes nothing; wait 24 hours | N/A (you earn whatever the new assessment grades) |
Recheck guide: How to recheck an AgentProof certificate. Retake guide: Can I retake an AgentProof assessment?. Expiration: Does an AgentProof certificate expire?.
Use recheck when you only want a fresher Last checked on the same URL. Use a full retake when you want a higher level or a new certificate after more practice. Prep: How to prepare for an AgentProof assessment.
Is AgentProof pass or fail?
No. You earn a level from L1 to L4. That is the result, not a binary stamp.
Does Needs work mean I failed?
No. Needs work is a private safe-use rating. It does not block your certificate or appear on verify.
Can I try again without a full retake?
Yes. Recheck takes about 3 minutes. A good pass sets Last checked only. A weak recheck changes nothing; wait 24 hours. Recheck never moves level.
How do I raise my level?
Take a full new assessment with a new invite. That issues a new certificate ID and a new /v/{id}. Recheck will not raise level.
Will employers see that I rechecked or retake?
On the same verify URL, they may see an updated Last checked after a good recheck. A retake creates a separate new /v/{id}; the old URL stays unless you hide it.
Do I still get a certificate at L1?
Yes. Individuals always certify free at the level they earn.
More in the AgentProof FAQ. Background: What is AI readiness? and What is an AI skills certificate?
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