
Certifications Offer Value to Learners and Employers
As the pandemic recedes, the emerging global marketplace is characterized by a shortage of talent to fill rapidly changing skills needs. In this market, employers […]
As the pandemic recedes, the emerging global marketplace is characterized by a shortage of talent to fill rapidly changing skills needs. In this market, employers […]
Workcred’s issue briefs on certification pathways, quality assurance, recertification, and policy/operational recommendations focused on different aspects of certifications. One commonality among the publications was that […]
A new series of reports co-published by Workcred, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce, and the George Washington Institute of Public Policy serves as a resource […]
Workcred has developed a set of case studies that reveal just how powerful collaboration is to certifications. In fact, collaboration among key stakeholders can have […]
The word “credential” is often used as an umbrella term to describe certificates, diplomas, certifications, licenses, and various other credentials (see Figure 1). For more […]
Standards exist to protect human health, safety, and the environment, as well as to ensure that different products work together. In the U.S. alone, there […]
As states and jurisdictions begin to lift their COVID-19 restrictions, millions of Americans are enjoying things they did before the pandemic such as traveling, attending […]
Several factors may deter older workers (age 50+) from pursuing training. Some might question the return on investment for new skills and credentials as one […]
Many people use the terms certification and certificate interchangeably. While both recognitions fall under the category of a credential, they differ significantly. Therefore, individuals, particularly […]
Certifications have the potential to be useful tools in addressing re-employment, re-deployment, and re-education challenges that workers face in the current labor market. The most […]