Upwork Skill Certification
Upwork Skill Certifications indicate proficiency in one or more skills on your Upwork profile. Currently, these certifications are only available for certain skills in Web, Mobile & Software Development and Design & Creative fields.
Note: Currently, Upwork Skill Certifications are offered by invitation only.
Benefits
Passing an Upwork Skill Certification offers the following benefits:
- An Upwork Skill Certification displayed on your freelancer profile to all clients
- Priority for invitations to submit proposals to jobs assisted by Talent Specialists
- The option to apply for our Talent Scout program
Available Skill Certifications
Upwork Skill Certifications are currently offered by invitation only. They’re currently available in Web & Mobile Software Development and Design & Creative.
Web, Mobile & Software Development
Upwork Skill Certifications in Web & Mobile Software Development test for individual proficiency in a particular language or technology. Assessment methodology varies by skill, using a combination of timed, proctored tests and in some cases, technical interviews. As an added benefit for earning a skill certification in the Web, Mobile & Software Development category, you’ll receive a one-time bonus of 80 Connects. Learn more about the certification process here.
- Android, Java
- Android, Kotlin
- C#, Desktop Software Development
- C++, Desktop Software Development
- iOS, Objective-C
- iOS, Swift
- Java, Back-end Development
- JavaScript, Back-end Development
- JavaScript, Front-end Development
- PHP, Back-end Development
- Python, Back-end Development
- Ruby, Back-end Development
Design & Creative
Upwork Skill Certifications in Design & Creative test for an individual’s or agency’s demonstrated competency in current design best practices. A panel of two or more domain experts evaluates a freelancer or agency Upwork portfolio based upon several dimensions depending upon the skill. Learn more about the certification process here.
- 2D Animation
- 3D Animation
- 3D Modeling
- Art Direction
- Brand Identity
- Cartooning
- Creative Direction
- Editorial Design
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Image Editing
- Motion Graphics
- Presentation Design
- User Experience Design
- User Interface Design
- Video Editing
- Videography
Earn an Upwork Skill Certification
- Earn an Upwork Skill Certification in Web, Mobile, and Software Development
- Earn an Upwork Skill Certification in Design and Creative