Professional Certification
Hierarchy & Domain Roadmap

Mastering Global Standards in Modern Credentials

💻 5 Fields

Computational Sciences

📊 9 Tiers

Value Hierarchy

⚖️ Legal

Regulatory Guidelines

THE 5 COMPUTATIONAL FIELDS

Computer Science

Logic, algorithms, and theory. Focusing on how computers think.

Software Engineering

Building professional, scalable, and reliable software products.

Information Technology

Managing networks, systems, cloud, and security infrastructure.

Information Systems

Integrating technology into business to solve organizational problems.

Computer Engineering

The bridge between software and hardware (Chips, IoT, Robotics).

CERTIFICATION VALUE PYRAMID

Tier 1: Professional Certification
Tier 2: Digital Badges & Verifiable Credentials
Tier 3: Micro-Credentials / Nano-Certifications
Tier 4: Occupational Certification
Tier 5: Fellowship & Recognition
Tier 6: Achievement (Merit)
Tier 7: Completion
Tier 8: Participation
Tier 01

🥇 Professional Certification

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Highest Value)

The Meaning

Verifies job-ready professional skills through standardized assessment.

The Proof

  • Proctored exams
  • Mandatory Capstone Projects
  • Industry alignment
Tier 02

🥈 Digital Badges

⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Meaning

Blockchain-backed verifiable proof of skills with a metadata link.

The Proof

  • Verification URL
  • LinkedIn Integration
  • Issuer Metadata
Tier 03

🥉 Micro-Credentials

⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Meaning

Short-term, focused certification on one specific tool or skill.

The Proof

  • Skill-specific exam
  • Stackable nature
  • Fast-track learning

Occupational & Fellowship

Tier 04

Occupational

Practical, vocational skills (e.g., UI/UX Designer, WordPress Dev).

  • Hand-on Lab focus
Tier 05

Fellowship

Awarded for leadership, contribution, or long-term experience.

  • Board/Peer Review

Achievement & Completion

Tier 06

Achievement

Recognizes high scores or project excellence during a course.

  • Score > 80%
Tier 07

Completion

Standard confirmation that you finished the course material.

  • 100% Watch Time
Tier 08

Participation

⭐⭐ (Lowest Proof)

The Meaning

Attendance-based only. Confirms you were there, but does not verify skill acquisition.

  • Used for Webinars & Seminars
  • No exam required

⚠️ REGULATORY & LEGAL

This is a professional certificate, not an academic degree (like a BS or MS). While not regulated by HEC or PEC, it is backed by our official registration with the SECP and PSEB for professional trust.