About Credly

To create a world where every person can achieve their full potential based on their verified skills, Credly helps organizations make better decisions based on trusted information about what people know and can do. Credly is a Pearson business.

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The Credly Story

Credly was founded to help people connect their verified abilities to opportunities. And, we strive to bring equity and access to every member of the current and future workforce. After leading the transformation in how people learn and connect online, our team turned its sights on bringing innovation to the outputs of meaningful learning experiences: the credential itself.

In 2018, Credly acquired the Acclaim credential business from Pearson and became the most comprehensive global solution for recognizing skills, capabilities, and achievements. Pearson invested in Credly’s growth and in 2022, acquired Credly to provide powerful solutions in the global workforce learning and talent market.

Credly is leading the digital credential movement, making talent more visible and opportunity more accessible.

Careers at Credly

Founded by Jonathan Finkelstein

2012

2013

First to issue Open Badge compliant digital credentials

Investment by Lumina Foundation, City & Guilds Group and others

2016

2018

Acquired Acclaim, forming the largest digital credential network
Received Brandon Hall Award for Leadership in Recognition Technology

Received RSA Future of Work Award
Issued badge #25,000,000
Named in Crunchbase's Top 50 hottest tech companies

2019

2020

Issued badge #35,000,000
Introduced Credly Workforce

Received Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Award

2021

2022

Issued badge #50,000,000
Credly combined with Pearson to create a powerful solution in the global workforce learning and talent market.