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Verify yourself as an Upwork partner expert

When you have specialized skills involving Upwork Partners, your Upwork profile and skills can be verified by these companies. This helps clients feel the support of trusted exp...

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Rising Talent

Note: The Rising Talent badge is available by invitation only. If you're invited, the badge will be added to your profile automatically. We want to help you enjoy success as s...

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Top Rated

You work hard to build your business and provide your clients with an exceptional experience. We created the Top Rated designation to recognize that hard work, help you stand ou...

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Top Rated Plus

Top Rated Plus is our way of highlighting freelancers and agencies who consistently perform on large contracts at the highest level. You put in the effort and we want to make su...

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Expert-Vetted talent

At Upwork, we’re always looking for ways to help you connect with the right clients and projects. Our Expert-Vetted program helps identify and promote top-level talent. Only the...

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Upwork Skill Certifications

Standing out in your field as a skilled professional can help you connect with clients and grow your business faster. That’s why we offer Upwork Skill Certifications on an invit...

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Best Match insights

This is a beta feature that is only available to some clients at this time. Stay tuned for more information! We want to help you stand out when you’re the right fit for a job....

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Feedback removal

The option to request removal of negative feedback as a perk for being a Top Rated or Top Rated Plus freelancer is no longer available. This reflects our commitment to the integ...

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Job Digest

A benefit for Rising Talent, Top Rated, and Top Rated Plus talent, the Job Digest email is a periodic email including jobs suggested specifically for the recipient. Learn more a...

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