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Certificates and credentials

What they're worth.

5 min read

Some credentials matter to employers; others are mainly for your own learning.

Good to know

  • Degrees should come from schools accredited by a recognized accrediting agency; the US Department of Education keeps a searchable database
  • Professional certifications are often set by industry bodies
  • Course completion certificates show effort, but employers value them differently
  • A portfolio of real work often speaks louder than a certificate

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