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. 

[AndreaG]

Hi Roya,

I can see you were able to submit a support ticket with our team regarding this. I've followed up with the team handling your ticket and you should expect to receive an update soon.

Thanks!

[soultechnologies]

Hi all, 

I'm a top rated plus freelancer and just received another reminder to take part in the CodeSignal test so I was just wondering if it's worth taking the test? And, if yes then is the test part of the expert-vetting process? 

Any help is highly appreciated.

Thanks

Shoaib

[LuiggiR]

Hi Shoaib,

I'd like to clarify that the CodeSignal test is not part of the requirements to becoming Expert-Vetted, but it is required to recieve an Upwork Skill Certification in Web, Mobile, and Software Development. You can check this help article to learn more. 

[PradeepH]

Hello Marvin,

I see that you have already contacted our support team via ticket. Please don't hesitate to follow up with them on the same support ticket if you have additional questions regarding your concern.

Thank you.

Pradeep H

[jeshuagrace]

Pls how can I acquire Upwork Skill Certification

[NikolaS]

Hi Akinwumi,

Thanks for your question.  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 about Upwork Skill Certification in this help article. 

[jeshuagrace]

Am grateful, is it advisable to set Writing and Digital Marketing Skills
together on my Profile

[hstumps]

I was given an invitation to do a  cirtificate, but when I click on it and choose an option, it takes me to a page where it says i dont have an active invitation? I am really confused how to get this to work.

[AndreaG]

Hi Hope,

Someone from our team will reach out to you via support ticket in order to assist you further.

Thanks!

[helal-mhu]

I was researching other profiles and found out that some people have an Upwork Skill Certificate. I was wondering how to get that, is it an automatic process?