Guides for the skill economy.
In-depth guides for learners, employers, and developers. From building your first skill passport to running a company-wide skills audit.
The complete skill verification guide
Everything you need to know about how Lemma verifies skills — evidence types, the SCI formula, and how trust tiers work in practice.
Read guideSkills-based hiring: a practical guide
How to move from resume-based screening to verified skill assessment. Covers job description rewriting, threshold setting, and ATS integration.
ReadSCI deep-dive: the formula behind the score
A full technical walkthrough of all five SCI components — Practice, Proof, Reliability, Freshness, and Integrity — with worked examples.
ReadPeer learning playbook
How to structure peer learning sessions that generate real skill evidence. Session formats, feedback loops, and how to maximize SCI growth per hour.
ReadBuilding your skill passport in 30 days
A day-by-day plan for engineers who want to go from zero evidence to a credible, shareable passport without gaming the system.
ReadWhy LinkedIn endorsements don't work
How L&D teams use Lemma to build a live skills inventory — identifying gaps, prioritizing training, and tracking upskilling ROI over time.
ReadHow employers verify Lemma passports
A walkthrough of the employer verification flow — public passport URLs, API badge checks, and what each trust tier means for hiring confidence.
ReadGetting better matches: signal tuning
The 12 signals Lemma uses to match you with the right peer. How to improve your match quality by completing your profile and setting availability.
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