Certified Unicorn: Non-traditional Certifications or Credentials That Lead to Career Success

On a global level, job-related professional development and workplace training is estimated to cost $370 billion (Statista, 2022). Information professionals spend a great deal of time deciding which training opportunities to pursue to satisfy job-related competencies. Their decisions can come at a great financial cost for their institutions or for the individual. While people within a specific field are familiar with certifications required for the profession, some individuals hold certifications or credentials not typically associated with the industry. Hear from a panel of information professionals from a variety of organizations about their unique certifications and how they have leveraged them for career success.