How to List Certifications on Your Resume (and on LinkedIn)

The right way to list a certification on a resume: its full name, the organization that issued it, and the date you earned it, listed in a dedicated section after Experience and Education — in reverse-chronological order, most recent first. TL;DR: Key Takeaways How to format a certification entry There’s a simple, consistent format recruiters … Read more

Create Your Own Certification Program: A Step-by-Step Guide

TL;DR What is a certification program? A certification program is a structured process through which an organization evaluates whether a candidate meets a defined set of competency requirements, and formally recognizes that achievement with a credential. The defining feature is assessment against a standard — not just attendance, not just course completion. A few related … Read more

Tutorial: how to add your open badge on LinkedIn

Tutorial: how to add your open badge on LinkedIn

Are you aware of open badge? They are digital certifications that you receive after completing an online course, taking part in an event or acquiring a professional skill at university. Open badges are a great way to recognize informal learning (outside of the traditional school system) and help graduates reach more opportunities in the professional … Read more

Tutorial: how to add a certification on LinkedIn

how to add a certification on LinkedIn

Since its creation in 2002, professional social network LinkedIn has continued to expand its range of services offered to its users. One of them, “licenses and certifications”, allows the users to supplement their profile with tangible elements in order to differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive job market, and this includes adding and highlighting a … Read more