Learn what Partner-Certified means on Upwork and how to find freelancers with certified skills, including where the check mark appears across profiles and proposals.
In this article
- What is the Partner Certified Talent program on Upwork?
- What does it mean when a freelancer is Partner Certified?
- How do I find Partner Certified talent?
What is the Partner Certified Talent program on Upwork?
The Partner Certified Talent program brings trusted, externally validated certifications into Upwork's hiring experience. Through partnerships with trusted companies, freelancers can validate their technical skills and add those credentials directly to their Upwork profile. Unlike self-reported skills, partner certifications are issued and validated by partners, giving you a more reliable signal of a freelancer's expertise when you're evaluating candidates. You'll see Partner Certified badges and skills surfaced across profiles, and proposals, so you can identify qualified talent at a glance.
What does it mean when a freelancer is Partner Certified?
When a freelancer is Partner Certified, it means they've completed a certification with one of Upwork's trusted partners - that credential has been externally validated and added to their profile. Unlike self-reported skills, partner certifications provide credible proof of a freelancer's technical expertise, giving you greater confidence in their abilities when making hiring decisions.
How do I find Partner Certified talent?
Partner certifications and skills, as well as Partner Certified badges, are surfaced across freelancer profiles, and proposals. When evaluating, you'll see partner certified skill badges directly on a freelancer's profile, making it easy to spot validated expertise at a glance. You can also see a freelancer's full certifications when viewing their profile or reviewing their proposal.