100 Million Unique Credentials
Hear from Melissa Matlins as we reflect on this incredible achievement and the impact of Credly in shaping a skills-driven future.
“In the AI era, and across industries where precise and transparent skill recognition is crucial for assessing talent, matching individuals to the right roles, and closing skills gaps, digital badges are powerful tools for validating professional development. Credly’s credentials represent the acquisition of skills that are critical for the future workforce, especially as AI reshapes job roles and industry standards.”
Vishaal Gupta
“We couldn't have reached this 100 million credential milestone without the trust and support of our customers and learners. Your achievements are what make this milestone possible, and you remain at the heart of everything we do. We are deeply grateful for the role you play in this journey. ”
Melissa Matlins
Credly by Pearson’s 100th Million badge was issued by...
Engineers Australia, the national body for engineering in Australia.
With 130,000-plus members, Engineers Australia supports the engineering profession in every capacity; representing it in policy and advocacy, upholding professional standards, nurturing talent and celebrating achievement.
Engineers Australia uses Credly to issue and recognise their members credentials and professional development from Chartered and Engineering Executive, through to micro-credentials and career support programs.
And the 100th Million badge was...
Issued for the Global Engineering Talent Program.
This professional development program is Engineers Australia’s offering for migrant engineers entering the Australian employment market, preparing them with local skills and knowledge.
Delivered online over six-weeks, the program focuses on Australian engineering context, legislation, and workplace expectations, English language for engineers, contract management, teamwork, and renewable energy solutions.
"The history of Credly can be told through the lens of the gradual evolution of online learning. Early customers of the Credly were in the education space. Then, those in Education Tech. Then those in consulting who were looking for specialized talent in areas such as cybersecurity. With the acceleration of digital transformation, we also see an explosion in interest for cloud computing and project management.
That drives the second phase of Credly’s life, and the post-COVID boom. In the third phase of Credly’s life, we are likely to be the driving force behind AI and the recognition of credentials in AI, as well as programs in internal mobility as companies retrain and retain their workforce."
GenAI learning is expected to be a big trend following the boom in cloud and data science certificates
Over the last five years, historical and on-time issuing for PMP, AWS, and cybersecurity cemented tech certifications as the backbone of Credly. As those markets mature, GenAI credentials are likely be the new hot trend to obtain.
The Day with the Most Issued Credentials
December 10th 2018 - 687,000 credentials were issued
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The Most Popular Season for Issuing Credentials
Fall
The Most Popular Day for Sharing Credentials on Social Media
Tuesday
Credly's Top Badge Earner
Osamu Iwata
A Senior Architect from IBM Japan with over 1,200 badges
Top 5 Skills validated by Credly
Leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Problem Solving and Project Management
2.3 million
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Issued by Project Management Institute
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1 million
Verified International Academic Qualifications
Issued by World Education Services
Learn MoreSkills that Matter
Hear from our badge earners as they share how Credly credentials have helped them advance their careers, make a difference on resumes or an impact in their workplace.
"As one of the most credentialed users on the Credly platform with over 700 digital badges from 250+ unique issuers, I am looked up to by my students, faculty and even competitors. My achievements have led me towards forming lasting partnerships with top organisations, such as the IBM Silver Business partnership and Arcitura authorised partnership, amongst others."
Mohammad Umaid
Director - Al-Fateh Institute of Health Sciences
"One specific story that stands out about how my Credly badge helped me achieve a goal involves my recent transition to a new role at Hitachi Energy. During the interview process, the hiring manager noticed my Credly badge and was immediately impressed by the skills and knowledge it represented. This recognition played a crucial role in building their confidence in my abilities. Overall, the Credly badge has been instrumental in enhancing my career mobility and opening doors to new opportunities at Hitachi Energy."
Arnab Sen
Senior Application Engineer - Hitachi Energy
Credly's Pioneers
Meet the dedicated individuals who have been with Credly since the beginning. In this video, our longest-serving employees share their journeys and the pivotal role they've played in building the platform that’s now trusted by millions.
"This milestone is just the beginning of the impact we can create. It reflects the growing recognition of verified, portable, and data-rich credentials as a powerful tool for individuals, businesses, and institutions. It’s a testament to the idea that what someone knows and can do is ultimately more important than traditional markers like education pedigree or personal networks."
Ed Guardaro
Vice President of Sales - Pearson Workforce Solutions
"It's a huge milestone but it's still just the beginning. I see Credly being the centralized credential holder for all credentials in the world. As the world shifts to training of specialized skills over more broad fields of study, I think Credly is in a key place to be at the front of that. Words can't express how it feels. To know that my work has had an impact on millions of users like this makes it all worth it at the end of the day."
Nathan He
Senior Software Engineer - Pearson Workforce Solutions
