Based on input from 500+ HR professionals and 200 education and training leaders, this report reveals what employers actually value in digital credentials — and how top-performing programs are building trust, visibility, and measurable growth.
Employers are hungry for proof: 86% say they’re more likely to interview candidates with a digital credential proving a key skill. Learn how to meet that demand and make your program indispensable.
From design to employer alignment, top programs use proven strategies to drive visibility, trust, and outcomes. Learn what sets high-performers apart — and how it fuels learner success and program growth.
When credentials are visible and trusted, learners succeed and programs grow. Learn how top issuers increase adoption, employer alignment, and long-term impact through smarter credential design.
The 2025 State of Credentialing features insights and contributions from leading voices across the learning and work landscape — including SHRM Foundation, Opportunity@Work, Credential Engine, JFF, 1EdTech, Wharton Executive Education, Gies College of Business, NAVC, and more.
Get the data, strategies, and insights shaping how credentials are designed, shared, and trusted — across both hiring and education.
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