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Annual reportApril 2026 · 42 pages

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.

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    Research studyMarch 2026 · 28 pages

    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.

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      White paperFebruary 2026 · 19 pages

      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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