CertiProf for Universities

Integrate international certifications into your academic programs

Embed international certifications and micro-credentials in your degrees and continuing education, while you keep full curricular autonomy.

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Member of leading credentialing and standards organizations

  • ANSI — American National Standards Institute
  • ITCC — IT Certification Council
  • I.C.E. — Institute for Credentialing Excellence
  • Agile Alliance
In short

CertiProf for Universities is a strategic partnership program for universities, colleges and higher education institutions. It lets them integrate international professional certifications, micro-credentials and verifiable digital badges into undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs, with full curricular autonomy. The annual institutional membership costs USD 10,000.

Years certifying professionals
+11
Professionals certified
+2M
Countries reached
+130
Certifications offered
+80
The challenge

The gap between higher education and the job market

Universities train professionals with a solid academic foundation. Today's job market also asks for clear, verifiable evidence of professional skills.

Employers look for professionals who can demonstrate:

  • Verifiable professional certificationsCredentials anyone can check online.
  • Industry-aligned competenciesSkills that match what organizations need.
  • Digital proof of skillsBadges to share on LinkedIn and in a CV.
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The program

What is CertiProf for Universities?

A strategic partnership program designed for universities, colleges and higher education institutions.

Institutions integrate international certifications, micro-credentials and professional skills validation into their academic, continuing and executive education programs, while keeping full control of their curriculum.

For
Universities, colleges and higher education institutions
You integrate
International certifications, micro-credentials, verifiable digital badges and skills validation
Curriculum
Full curricular autonomy for the institution
Programs
Undergraduate, graduate and continuing education
Credentials
Verifiable digital badges issued through BadgeClaimed (Open Badges 3.0)
Investment
USD 10,000 per year (annual institutional membership)
Benefits

Benefits for your university

  • Dual validation for students

    A university degree plus a verifiable international certification.

  • Greater employability

    Graduates can prove skills aligned with the job market.

  • Skills-based education

    Professional competencies integrated into the curriculum.

  • Institutional positioning

    Strengthen your reputation in skills-based education.

Applicable programs

Where you can integrate certifications

The annual membership covers a complete ecosystem of resources, tools and dedicated support for your institution.

  • Undergraduate

    Bachelor's and licentiate programs in engineering, business, computer science and more, enhanced with international certifications.

  • Graduate

    Master's and specialization programs that add CertiProf credentials as a competitive advantage.

  • Continuing education

    Diplomas, courses, workshops and extension programs with international certification as a differentiator.

Everything you need to run certification at scale

  • Examcloud

    Academic certification management platform.

  • Partner portal

    Access to official certification materials.

  • Institutional badge

    Use of the official CertiProf for Universities Partner logo.

How it works

Join the program in 3 steps

CertiProf for Universities uses an institutional traceability model to ensure the responsible use of certifications.

  1. Apply to the program

    Your university submits an application to join CertiProf for Universities.

  2. Sign the agreements

    Once approved, the university signs the program agreements.

  3. Access materials and benefits

    Your institution receives certification materials, resources and exclusive program benefits.

For your community

Career-ready skills for students and alumni

Students, alumni and members of your university community gain access to professional certifications that validate in-demand skills.

  • Validate in-demand skillsAligned with current market needs.
  • Improve employabilityStronger profiles and career opportunities.
  • Earn international certificationsRecognized by employers worldwide.
  • Share verifiable credentialsDigital badges for LinkedIn and professional profiles.
  • Learn high-demand topicsAI, Agile, Project Management, Innovation and ISO standards.
Trusted by universities

Universities working with CertiProf

  • Western Governors University (WGU)
  • Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
  • Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD)
  • Universidad ISEP
  • Universidad Tecnológica Emiliano Zapata (UTEZ)
  • Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
  • Universidad Internacional San Isidro Labrador (UISIL)
  • Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
  • Universidad Nacional Agraria de la Selva
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Bring international certification to your university

Tell us about your institution. A CertiProf academic specialist will contact you with the program details and next steps.

What happens next

  1. We review your institutionAn academic specialist checks your programs and goals.
  2. We share the agreementsMembership terms and onboarding plan.
  3. You launchMaterials, platform and certifications for your students.

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What is CertiProf for Universities?

A strategic partnership program that lets universities, colleges and higher education institutions integrate international certifications, micro-credentials and verifiable digital badges into their programs while keeping full curricular autonomy.

How much does the membership cost?

The annual institutional membership costs USD 10,000 and covers a complete ecosystem of resources, tools and dedicated support.

Which programs can include CertiProf certifications?

Undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs, as well as executive education, alumni programs, seminars, diplomas and bootcamps.

Do we have to change our curriculum?

No. The institution keeps full curricular autonomy and decides where and how to integrate certifications.

How are credentials issued?

Certified students receive verifiable digital badges issued through BadgeClaimed under the Open Badges 3.0 standard, which they can share on LinkedIn and verify online.

How is it different from the ATP Program?

CertiProf for Universities is designed for higher education institutions that integrate certifications into academic programs. The Authorized Training Partner (ATP) Program is for organizations that deliver CertiProf training and exams as a training business.

Partner with CertiProf

Find the program that fits your organization

Five ways to work with CertiProf. Many organizations combine more than one.