Industry Certificates
The Edge Over Others
What are Industry Certifications?
Industry certifications serve as evidence of an individual's knowledge, skills, and abilities in a specific area. An independent, third-party certifying entity assesses a candidate’s proficiency using predetermined standards. Awarded credentials are recognized by business and industry at the local, state, or national level. One can earn an industry certification alongside a college degree. Knowledge gained in academic settings lays the foundation for the practical abilities one can apply during a certification examination. Examples of industry certifications include Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), among many others.
Why an Industry Certification?
An industry certification differentiates a candidate in the job market by improving career outcomes. Such certifications are valuable because they confirm a candidate's technical expertise for a specific job. Certified candidates are preferred by employers because their specific proficiency, knowledge, and skills are already validated by the certifying authority. These certifications are awarded by professional organizations, industry associations, or technology companies such as AHIMA, Autodesk, CompTIA, and Cisco.
How JobReady Help Achieve Industry Certifications?
JobReady’s Professional Certification pathways navigate learners towards industry certifications and credentials via well-sequenced learning journeys. JobReady has partnered with global credential giants such as Xvoucher, Credly, and CompTIA to help candidates receive the coveted professional certifications.
Digital Certification: The Need of the Hour
Digital certificates are no-paper credentials that can be stored, transmitted, and accessed electronically. These certificates enhance credibility and employability in today’s digital environment. A candidate earns a digital credential after completing a specific course of study, training program, or examination.
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Often digital certificates are associated with badges that are digital icons validating the receiver’s achievements, skills, or competencies. Badges can be displayed on websites, social media platforms, or e-portfolios.
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Digital certificates along with the badges showcase skills and accomplishments in an accessible format that enhances credibility and employability in today’s hyper-competitive economy.
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Digital certificates and badges are used in online learning platforms.
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Digital certificates and badges enhance a candidate’s employability.
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Digital certificates validate a candidate's skills or capabilities.
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Badges are meta-data enabled, portable, and verifiable credentials.
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Badges provide a granular view of a candidate’s skill-set.
Microlearning: The Bite-sized Course modules
Microlearning modules are shorter in duration but are more specialized than a traditional diploma, degree or certificate. An effective microlearning unit usually lasts for three to five minutes and thus improves retention. Micro-credentials can be earned from work or community settings as well; attachment to an academic institution is not mandatory.
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Micro-credentials are effective requirements for digital jobs and the skills required can be learned online in months. Shorter durations help candidates to be job-ready faster when there is a skill crisis.
Micro-credentials reach individuals of all ages, education levels, socioeconomic and racial/ethnic groups, and industry backgrounds. Microlearning enables skills-based hiring to close skills gaps and address labor shortages.
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Benefits of Microlearning
Shorter time spans
Higher learner engagement
Higher retention rate
Just-in-time
Mobile learning
Peer learning
Integrated with the leading skills training developers
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Karen Hunter
Head of Data Engineering Development and Data Management