What is a digital certificate?
Are you seeking a way to learn fundamental skills and boost your job prospects? Learn how earning a digital certificate can help you reach your professional goals.
What is a digital certificate, and why is it important?
A digital certificate is a formal credential that signals your completion of an online training program or class. You might pursue a digital certificate as a means of:
- Supplementing the knowledge you've gained from a degree program
- Gaining new skills and insights to enhance your professional performance
- Obtaining foundational knowledge to pivot into a new career
- Showcasing your skills and expertise to land a promotion or a new job
Digital certificates are highly convenient and many employers value them. Certificates provide a way to quickly validate a candidate's knowledge and skills and can often emphasize practical skills over theoretical understanding.
What are the benefits of digital certificates?
When you earn a digital certificate with edX, you'll gain the following benefits:
- Personalized learning: Choose what you want to learn and map out an educational path tailored to your unique goals.
- Increased adaptability: Stay up to date with the latest developments in your field and make yourself more competitive for jobs and promotions.
- Greater visibility: Add easily searchable certificate titles to your online profiles, making employers more likely to find you when looking for candidates.
A digital certificate can be thought of as a tool you can use to increase your skill sets and help you land a job more efficiently.
Should I get a digital certificate?
Here are a few reasons you may want to pursue a digital certificate:
- Digital certificates are available in several different disciplines, from cloud computing to marketing and data analytics.
- Many applicants who apply for a new role with a digital certificate receive one or more job offers.
- A growing number of employers are leaving college degree requirements behind in favor of skills-based hiring.
These benefits can make earning a professional certificate from a digital platform worth it for both currently employed professionals and job-seekers looking for a new role.
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