The Reality and Potential of Certifications
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 Point of View
About Workcred: Formed in 2014, Workcred is an affiliate of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). At Workcred, we work to strengthen workforce quality by improving the credentialing system, ensuring its ongoing relevance, and preparing employers, workers, educators, and governments to use it effectively. Our vision is a labor market that relies on the relevance, quality, and value of workforce credentials for opportunities, growth, and development.
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The Importance of Collaboration for Certifications
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 […]
Are Pandemic-Related Changes Negatively Affecting the Quality of Credentials?
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 […]
How are Certifications Supported by Standards?
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 […]
More Than a Digital Transcript: Social and Organizational Implications of LERs
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 […]
Variable Impacts of New Credentials for the Older Worker
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 […]
Education & Training Support to Prepare for Certifications
Certification bodies provide broad access to materials, education, and/or training for certification exam preparation, ranging from endorsed curriculum delivered by postsecondary higher education institutions to self-study guide to online courses.
Demand For Certifications Increasing During Pandemic
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.
Certification Bodies are Well-Positioned to Link Data and Deepen Understanding of ROI of Certifications
Survey data shows that certification bodies are ready to participate in linking their administrative data with other administrative data, in terms of already collecting data or being willing to collect additional data needed for accurate data matching.
Certifications Lead to Meaningful Careers During Economic Recovery and Beyond
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 […]