Inspera is the online assessment platform we use for some of our proctored (recorded & invigilated) and non-proctored (unsupervised) assessments.
We have successfully run hundreds of exams on the Inspera platform and many students have commented that they prefer taking exams in the comfort of their home environment, without the hassles and stresses of travelling to and from assessment venues.
This page will provide you with the information and guidance you need to use Inspera.
For online assessments, please ensure you have the latest operating software installed on your device, Inspera Assessments need to have a minimum of Windows 10 or Mac 10.14 to run properly. Please ensure your devices comply with the BPP Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy.
Proctored Assessments:
To ensure that you can carry out your assessment remotely while in exam conditions, the Inspera software can confirm your identity and make a recording of you and your actions while you sit your exam. An invigilator then looks at this recording and reports any potential misconduct to your Programme Team before your results are released. Your Programme team will decide whether any action should be taken.
To access the Inspera software:
1. Download the Inspera Exam Portal prior to these assessments:
- The link to the most recent version will always be found below;
- This software allows you to sit the exam whilst also recording your screen, audio from your microphone and video from your webcam.
- These recordings are made available to BPP to review in order to satisfy us and our Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies that you complied with academic regulations and did not commit any instances of academic misconduct.
- This software also prevents you from accessing any other documents / or websites on your computer during your assessment.
2. Read the ‘Proctored Inspera Guide’ prior to your assessments:
Obtain the Proctored Inspera User Guide via the link below:
Proctored Inspera User Guide.pdf
Inspera Exam Portal – Troubleshooting Guide: Download
It contains information regarding:
- Before an assessment (computer specification, software testing, preparing your exam environment, assessing your exam and extra time)
- Taking an assessment (logging into your exam, ID checks, exam duration, room scan, Inspera functionality, PDF materials, breaks, submitting your assessment, issues during an assessment)
- Troubleshooting (webcam, error messages, portal not opening & further assistance)
3.Test the software on your system:
- 1-2 weeks before your exam you will receive information about testing this software on your system.
- Ensure you download the software and follow directions to test it as soon as possible.
4.Get the support you need:
- If you have any questions while testing your system:
- Check the guides above for troubleshooting (Section 2)
- If you are unable to find the answer in the guide please email Inspera@bpp.com
For any technical issues during your exam:
- Email BPP’s dedicated Digital Assessment team Inspera@bpp.com
- In your email please include your SRN, as much information as you can about the issue you are experiencing and screen shots (where you are able) so the team can help resolve your issue as quickly as possible.
- Please do not phone the Assessment Office, as they will not be able to offer technical support during an assessment. Our dedicated digital assessment team offers quick support via email.
- If you have been logged out during your exam then please log back in using the Kick out code: ab1234
5.Test the software again before your next exams:
- This software is updated regularly to ensure that users benefit from the latest enhancements.
- Please check that you have downloaded the most recent version before your next assessment.
6. Ensure you comply with the Online Exam Guidelines:
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All online proctored exams are recorded and viewed by our exam invigilation team post exam, please ensure you comply with all the guidelines below to avoid any Academic Malpractice proceedings , remember the ORC and Academic Misconduct Panel have the right to void the assessment and terminate your studies should they find evidence of Academic Misconduct.
(further information available here)
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Phones – There should be no phone present or visible for the whole duration of the exam.
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Headphones and head coverings – headphones should not be worn during the assessment. You may use simple foam earplugs, but please ensure you show these to the camera before the assessment begins and also after returning from any comfort breaks. Head coverings are not allowed, except for religious reasons.
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Other people – you must be in a room by yourself for the duration of the assessment, the system will flag if another person appears in the video recording or if any conversation is detected on the microphone. It may be deemed as an assessment offence if you communicate with another person during your assessment.
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Room Scan – You must conduct a room scan at the start of the exam.
Non-proctored Assessments:
1. Use the online Inspera platform:
Access via https://bpp.inspera.com/
You will be able to sign in using your BPP username and password.
Your upcoming exams will appear under the ‘My Tests’ section at least 48hrs before the assessment start date.
Please make sure you are using either Google Chrome or Safari to access this website.
2. Read the Non Proctored Inspera Guide prior to your assessments:
Non Proctored Inspera User Guide: Download
If you cannot find the answer to your query please contact: Inspera@bpp.com