LinkedIn Will Let You Show Off Your Vibe-Coding Chops With A Certificate
LinkedIn’s new AI skill certifications validate real-world proficiency through tool usage. Earn verified credentials that build trust and visibility.
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LinkedIn Will Let You Show Off Your Vibe-Coding Chops With A Certificate
JANUARY 28, 2026 — LinkedIn has redefined professional credibility with a groundbreaking AI skill certification system that validates expertise through actual tool usage—not exams. Announced this week, the program analyzes your real-world interactions within integrated AI development environments to generate verified credentials visible directly on your profile. No tests. No guesswork. Just authentic proof of what you can do. As AI reshapes hiring landscapes globally, this move delivers exactly what professionals and recruiters have been asking for: transparent, merit-based validation that reflects today’s dynamic workflows. Credit: Artur Widak/NurPhoto / Getty Images How Certification Emerges From Your Daily Workflow Forget cramming for proctored tests. LinkedIn’s certification process lives invisibly inside your existing routine. As you build, iterate, and create within participating AI development platforms, intelligent systems observe key indicators: project complexity, solution eleg…