The Problem: A Complex Credentialing System The United States credentialing system is very complex, involving many types of organizations and governmental agencies (see Figure 1). […]
One key distinction between a certification and other credentials is its ability to signal continued competence in a profession, making it the only credential that […]
Certificates play a vital role in today’s skills-based economy, signaling to employers the learning outcomes that potential hires have achieved, and allowing job seekers to […]
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 […]
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 […]
A recent publication in Issues in Science and Technology–co-authored by Workcred’s Isabel Cardenas-Navia and New America’s Shalin Jyotishi–explores Learning and Employment Records (LERs), digital records […]
Survey data showing that demand for certifications is increasing due to the pandemic is consistent with what is seen with other credentials. This data strongly suggests that individuals and employers see certifications as a pathway to new and/or continued employment.
There is a lack of understanding in the workforce of the different types of credentials and how they can work together to improve student success and […]