Research and reports.
Data-driven research on skills verification, peer learning, and the future of credentials. All methodology is open and reproducible.
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Original research from the Lemma team. All data, methodology, and raw findings are published openly.
The State of Skills Verification 2026
A survey of 1,200 hiring managers and 800 engineers on how credentials are evaluated today, the rise of skills-based hiring, and what verification methods actually correlate with job performance.
Peer Learning vs. Online Courses: A Controlled Study
A 12-week study comparing skill acquisition rates between self-paced online courses and structured peer learning sessions. Measured by SCI score growth, peer assessment, and retention at 6 months.
Why Credentials Are Broken: A Systems Analysis
An analysis of the structural failures in modern credential systems — from LinkedIn endorsements to bootcamp certificates to university degrees — and what a verifiable, evidence-based alternative looks like.
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