Licenses vs. certifications — why the difference matters more for your career than you think

Licenses and certifications often get lumped together, but choosing the wrong one can stall your career.
Governing

Career-Focused Credentials Are Booming. We Need to Know What They’re Worth.

Truck driving schools are typical of credential-awarding programs sought by adult learners eager to reskill and find better-paying jobs. (Shutterstock) Short on time and money, adult learners ...

Professional credentials and certifications are booming, but 'many of them are crap'

Nondegree credentials are becoming increasingly prevalent on US résumés, but their impact on workers' pay varies widely, with some offering little to no boost.
Forbes

Workforce Credentials Are Going Digital. Here’s Why This Helps Everyone

How ready are college graduates for the real world of work? It depends on who you ask. According to one report, 96% of university leaders believe they’re doing a good job preparing young people for ...
HR Executive

New research reveals the execution gap in skills-based hiring

New research on nondegree credentials reveals a gap between employer intent and hiring practice. Does your HR team have ...
Forbes

Are Micro-Credentials Democratizing K-12 Credentialing?

Students with a mentor learning how to prototype a device as they prepare for a micro-credential assessment. A quiet shift is underway in K-12 education that is democratizing the types of credentials ...