Digital credentials are designed to be portable, shareable, and verifiable. With Accredible, credential holders already have powerful tools to share their achievements on LinkedIn, resumes, and email signatures — making it easy to showcase skills and qualifications in places that matter.
But visibility isn’t just about sharing — it’s about being discovered. Employers and industry partners may not always know who to look for or where to find verified professionals.
That’s where Spotlight Directory comes in. A fully branded (to your organization) and searchable directory ensures that credentials aren’t just shared by individuals — they’re also discoverable in a professional, structured way that reflects your brand and connects learners to real opportunities.
Why Spotlight Directory Matters
Spotlight Directory isn’t just about surfacing credentials — it’s about turning them into outcomes. When your learners get discovered by employers, partners, and peers, the value of your credentials increases. That means stronger learner engagement, greater program ROI, and deeper industry connections.
Here’s what makes it powerful:
- Your directory, your brand. Fully customizable with your logo, colors, messaging, and even a custom domain — all designed to feel like a seamless part of your website.
- Boost learner outcomes. A searchable directory helps credential holders get found for jobs, promotions, and new opportunities.
- Demonstrate impact. Showcase how your credentials lead to real-world success and reinforce the value of your programs.
- Strengthen employer relationships. Employers can easily search, verify, and connect with credentialed talent — reducing hiring friction and building trust.
- Drive program growth. As your directory fuels visibility and results, demand for your programs grows.
- Go beyond 1:1 sharing. While sharing tools rely on individual action, Spotlight Directory turns your credential holders into a searchable, branded network of verified talent.
Use Cases: How Orgs are Leveraging Spotlight Directory
Spotlight Directory is flexible and scalable, serving organizations of all types and sizes. Here are just a few ways it’s being used today:
- Higher Education & Universities
- Help students and alumni stand out to employers with verified certifications and credentials.
- Support career services teams with searchable directories for recruiters.
- Professional Associations
- Offer a trusted source for verifying member credentials.
- Create industry visibility for members seeking new roles and opportunities.
- Corporate Training & Workforce Development
- Showcase internal certifications to highlight upskilling efforts.
- Connect employees to internal mobility or promotion opportunities.
- Certification & Licensing Bodies
- Maintain a public, verifiable list of certified professionals.
- Ensure only verified credential holders are visible to the industry.
Watch this short video from Tara Miller, Certification Operations Program Manager at Snowflake, as she shares the value of their Snowflake Directory and how it helps grow their ecosystem of certified professionals.
Coming Soon: Private Directories & More
Public directories are just the beginning. In April 2025, we introduced new private directory capabilities — giving organizations even more control over visibility and access. This means you can:
- Create invite-only directories for internal teams
- Power internal talent marketplaces
- Give partners secure access to view or search credential holders
We’re also rolling out:
- Advanced search tools for employers and recruiters
- More customization options for branding and messaging
- New engagement tools to help issuers connect with employers and showcase talent
Ready to See Spotlight Directory in Action?
Check out our 30-minute on-demand webinar exploring how public and private directories are helping leading organizations:
- Increase the visibility and impact of their credentials
- Drive learner engagement and workforce mobility
- Build stronger employer and industry relationships
We’ll also demo our new private directory functionality and answer your questions live.
Watch the webinar recording or request a demo to get started today.
Introducing the Accredible Directory Network
Considering Spotlight to promote your learners? Boost visibility for your Spotlight featured credential holders with the Accredible Directory Network. The Accredible Directory Network brings together nearly 60 public Spotlight Directories (and growing), representing more than 827,000 verified professionals across education, training, and workforce programs. Enable recruiters and industry partners to source verified talent faster, clearer, and with increased credibility.
