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The certifications employers ask for, from CompTIA and Cisco to PMP and Six Sigma: what each proves and whether it pays.
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New PMP Training Rule Starts December 1: What Still Counts Toward Your 35 Hours
by Credential Review ·From December 1, live PMP training must come from a PMI Authorized Training Partner or accredited program. Earlier courses and self-paced study still count.
ISACA's Revised CISM Exam Is Live: New Domain Weights and Two Architecture Topics
by Credential Review ·ISACA's updated CISM exam, in effect since November 3, 2026, reweights four domains and adds architecture topics. What changed for industry certifications.
ISO 9001:2026 and ISO/IEC 17024:2026 Are Out. Here Is What Each Revision Changes
by Credential Review ·Two quality & standards revisions arrived in 2026: ISO 9001:2026 in September and ISO/IEC 17024:2026, for personnel certification bodies, in March.
Workforce Pell's Three Gates: Governor Approval, a 70/70 Test and an Earnings Cap on Tuition
by Credential Review ·Short programs of 8 to 15 weeks can now carry Pell Grants, but only after a governor, the Education Department and an earnings test sign off. How each gate works.
Earning a Licensure Degree Online From Another State? The Federal Rule That Covers You
by Credential Review ·Federal aid rules require online programs that lead to a license to meet the education requirements of the state where the student lives. How it works and what to ask.
STEM Careers to 2035: What BLS Projects for Five Engineering and Computing Jobs
by Credential Review ·BLS projections for 2025 to 2035 for civil, electrical, mechanical, software and security jobs: growth, openings, median pay and entry paths for STEM careers.
1.85 Million Credentials: Credential Engine's Latest Count, Broken Down by Type
by Credential Review ·Research & data from Credential Engine's Counting Credentials 2025: 1,850,034 unique U.S. credentials from 134,491 providers, with badges the largest category.
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