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New Upwork Skill Certifications

lenaellis
Community Member

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

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Sample Upwork Skills Certification Badge

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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. 

348 Comments
scat123
Community Member

Hi guys,

Could you tell me please what is the passing score for the General Coding Assessment (Python)?

firescue17
Community Member

Lena E wrote:

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As you may have seen in previous Community posts and initiatives earlier this year, we’re committed to helping expert talent stand out on Upwork.

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  • Cartooning (?!)

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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. 


Upwork has been claiming this for years, ever since the last profile iteration for certifications and licensing was gutted and tossed in the dumpster like a fresh carp fish. In Upwork's perspective, some funky online pay-to-play certificate is greater than professional licensing.

 

How's about Upwork puts it back the way? Like every other single job website. We don't need badges? How's about licenses and certifications from every single local, city, county, state, and country jurisdiction in the entire world? Do those have any validity in Upwork's perspective?

 

Or is cartooning better?

VladimirG
Community Manager

Hi Sergey,

 

We won't be able to share that information publicly. Thank you.

dc41a40f
Community Member

Hi Upwork Gurus,

I have got this email today.

 

Congratulations! Your Video Editing portfolio passed the evaluation. Here’s a promo code ************* for a one-time bonus of 40 Connects. 
Soon, you’ll have an Upwork Skill Certification on your profile reflecting your accomplishment.
You’re in Talent Services’ prioritized pool for matching talent to opportunities with Upwork’s top clients, including Fortune 500 clients.
 
So How much time it will take to show this certificate on my profile page?
and what are the actual benefits of this certificate I will get as a freelancer?
 
Thanks in advance.
Viral.
AndreaG
Moderator

Hi Viral,

 

Congratulations on your Upwork Skill Certification!

One of our agents will reach out to you directly via support ticket to assist you further with getting your badge. You can check out this help article for more information about the benefits of passing an Upwork Skill Certification.

 

Thanks!

mohammad_mosheur
Community Member

Hi Andrea G,

Yesterday I have earn Upwork skill certification but still not added to my profile.

How much time it will take to show this certificate on my profile?

VladimirG
Community Manager

Hi Mohammad,

 

It appears your Upwork Skill Certification is already displayed on your profile. Congrats and happy New Year!

b_simjanoski
Community Member

Hey Valeria. Happy new Year!

I have a question.

How does one get a certification? Do you need to get a Certificate let's say for example from adobe and add the code, Or can you get tested on Upwork?

Thanks for your time.

Best Regards!

AndreaG
Moderator

Hi Bojan,

 

Thanks for your question. At this time you cannot request to be invited for Upwork Skill Certifications. 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.

If you're asking about Certifications you already have to add to your profile, you can learn how to do that here.

 

Thanks!

 

waqasiqbaal
Community Member

Hi,

 

Are you planning to introduce skills certification in accountancy?

 

Regards,

Waqas