Impact of Professional Credentials on Employability

Abstract

This report is a review of the academic literature on the impact on a person's employability after obtaining a professional credential, specifically, licenses, certifications, and registered apprenticeships. In general, the literature indicates a positive impact on employability for those who obtain a professional credential, although there are some differences across the type of credential. The findings are organized into the four categories: (1) licenses and employability, (2) certifications and employability, (3) apprenticeships and employability, and (4) professional credentials and variables related to employability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2019
Accession Number
AD1224226

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  • Christian Dobbins
  • Emily A. Fedele
  • Franklin L. Moses
  • James Belanich
  • John E. Morrison
  • Poornima Madhavan

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

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