Degreed Skill Certification - Certify the skills you have - any skill, any level.
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Degreed Skill Certification is a professional credential that finally makes it possible to prove the skills you have in a universal, up-to-date, and accurate way. Certify the skills you have - any skill, any level, regardless of where you got them - so you can be ready for the next big thing.
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Degreed's lifelong learning profile has been around since 2012, but Skill Certification was recently launched.
Pros:This is one of the only skill-based certification for the skills have mastered, regardless of how you acquired them.
Cons:It takes a few hours of thoughtful work to complete the process.
When I joined Degreed, this is the product that convinced me to work for them. I got a sneak peek of some of the early designs back in January and saw the value immediately. As someone who dropped out of college, and studied something unrelated to my now-career, it's been difficult throughout my career to show my expertise -- especially early in my career when my 'work experience' was all freelance or work-study jobs! Had Degreed Skill Certification been around back then, I know it would've helped get my foot in the door for some opportunities. I'm excited to get my certifications in UX Design, User Research and maybe even Photography!
Pros:Open to everyone, every skill level; scientifically proven to be an accurate representation of your skills; beautiful design (ok I'm biased)
Cons:There are still a few minor kinks in the process that are being ironed out
Love that I have the ability to create a personal learning strategy, share what I can do and own my career development.
Pros:Telling my career story through my skills
Cons:As a new certification, it may take some education on the behalf of the reviewer of my skills.