New Upwork Skill Certifications

[lenaellis]

We have launched a new initiative to help freelancers showcase their expertise by earning an Upwork Skill Certification. These skill certifications highlight talent that has demonstrated competency in their field by passing a rigorous skill assessment or sample work review, evaluated by domain experts in their field.

Currently, Upwork Skill Certifications are available for certain skills in the Web & Mobile Software Development (WMSD) and Design & Creative fields. For WMSD, certification is a two-step process that takes 2 to 3 hours. Participants must achieve a passing score on two timed and proctored coding tests. Design & Creative talent must achieve a passing score on their Upwork portfolio, which is evaluated by a panel of third-party domain experts. You can learn more about Upwork Skill Certifications here. Given the intricacy of having skills assessed, these certifications are exclusively invite-only at this time.  

Upwork Skill Certifications will display on your Upwork profile in the certifications area.

Here is an example of a Microsoft certification on a profile. Upwork Skills Certifications will appear in a similar format but with an Upwork badge for the specialized certification. 

Sample existing certification

Sample Upwork Skills Certification Badge

Upwork Skill Certifications are currently available in 10 software development languages and 16 design and creative skills. 

Upwork Skill Certifications in Web & Mobile Software Development test for individual proficiency in a particular language or technology. Assessment methodology varies by skill, using a combination of timed, proctored tests and in some cases, technical interviews. 

• Android, Java
• Android, Kotlin
• iOS, Objective-C
• iOS, Swift
• C#, Desktop Software Development
• C++, Desktop Software Development
• Java Back-end Development
• JavaScript Back-end Development
• JavaScript Front-end Development
• PHP Back-end Development
• Python Back-end Development
• Ruby on Rails Back-end Development

Upwork Skill Certifications in Design & Creative test for an individual’s or agency’s demonstrated competency in current design best practices. A panel of 2 or more domain experts evaluates a freelancer or agency Upwork portfolio based upon several dimensions depending upon the skill. 

• 2D Animation
• 3D Animation
• 3D Modeling *NEW*
• Art Direction
• Brand Identity
• Cartooning
• Creative Direction
• Editorial Design
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Image Editing
• Motion Graphics
• Presentation Design
• User Experience Design
• User Interface Design
• Video Editing
• Videography

We plan to grow the program and offer the skill assessments to more talent and in additional skill areas. You do not need to have earned a talent tier such as Top Rated or Expert-Vetted to receive an invitation. These are signals of having expertise in your field and do increase your chances of being invited, though. For the best chance of being invited, achieve and maintain a solid reputation, complete identity verification, maintain a complete and up-to-date profile that is not set to private, and have an active Upwork account in good standing. 

[NikolaS]

Hi Vipul,

Could you please clarify your question and provide more information so that we can better assist you? Are you looking for an online PHP skill test to acquire a certificate?

Thank you,

[vipulnandan]

Hi Nikola,

Sorry if I wasn't clear enough. I was about to take the Skill Certification test from CodeSig al today and their guidelines said that we can lookup syntax references online. All other searches would lead to disqualification.

I wanted to know is there any specific site we have to stick to for the reference? So for PHP, it would be the official doc php.net.

I hope this clarifies the doubt.

[VladimirG]

Hi Vipul,

I can confirm there aren't any specific sites outlined in the CodeSignal guidelines for the test you're referring to. All guidelines are provided at the time of testing.

[549843de]

How can I give the exam ? where is the option ? I cant find it 

[BojanS]

Hi Md Sakibur,

At this time you cannot request to be invited. For the best chance of being invited in the future, we suggest freelancers achieve a solid reputation, keep a complete and up-to-date profile that is not set to private, and maintain an active Upwork account in good standing. You can find more information here.

Thank you!

[549843de]

Hi Bojan,

Thank you so much for your response. Okay, From now i will try my best to achieve a solid reputation. Thank you again for your help.

Sincerely,

Sakib

[dgagne]

Hello, I'm looking for a list that you may have used in on of your webinars. It contains different and interesting nouns to call yourself when describing one's role. For instance, Social Media Enhancer or Expert Strayegy Collaborator, rather than just filling on a boring job title. Can you help? Thanks a million!.Diane Gagne/ Ipwork Freelancer // **Edited for Community Guidelines**.

[afifh]

I am not sure if this is legit or not. Can you guys help me with this?

**Edited for Community Guidelines**

[AleksandarD]

Hi Afif,

The email you're referring to was sent by Upwork. Let us know if you have any questions about it or feel free to follow up directly on it. I also merged your post in the announcement thread where you can find more information about this.

Thank you.

[dgagne]

Hi there, I'm the one who sent that question/message. It's legit. Thanks a bunch. Diane