Strategic skill stacking for a competitive edge

Build career-ready expertise with stackable certifications that progress from core skills to role-ready specializations and culminate in a capstone credential proving readiness and signaling immediate impact to employers.

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What are stackable certifications?

Stackable certifications allow you to earn credentials that build on one another to create a powerful portfolio of your abilities and prove to employers you’re equipped to make immediate impact.

Demonstrate skill progression

Show you’ve advanced from foundational to expert-level knowledge.

Increase career readiness

Align your learning path with industry needs and in-demand roles.

Stand out to employers

Use the mastered standards on each certification to show
specific skills on your resume.

Two ways to stack your skills

YouScience certifications validate focused skills that you can stack to fit your goals. Choose a linear progression—from foundational to advanced—or build a modular stack tailored to a specific role.

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Linear progression

Welding 1

Welding 2

Welding 3

Customizable pathways

Construction Trades Foundation

Carpentry

Plumbing

HVAC-R

Frequently asked questions

Why are YouScience certifications built for stacking?

Because skills build in stages and employers hire for complete capability. YouScience certifications validate focused skills that stack in linear or modular sequences, letting you progress from foundational to advanced or assemble role-ready portfolios. Each stack culminates in a capstone that proves career readiness and signals immediate impact to employers, with pathways developed alongside industry to reflect current hiring needs.

How do I know which certifications to stack for my career goals?

Start with the role you want and review the role-aligned pathways built with industry. Choose a linear path if you need to progress from foundational to advanced skills, or a modular stack if you want a targeted set of role-specific skills. Use pre-assessments to spot gaps, add the next credential to close them, and cross-check your plan against current job postings and competency frameworks.

Can I earn stackable certifications in more than one career field?

Absolutely. Stackable certifications are flexible, so you can create multiple stacks to reflect different interests or career plans. For example, you could earn a sequence in healthcare while also adding certifications in project management or business skills. This approach can showcase both specialized expertise and versatility to future employers or clients.

Are stackable certifications available for students and professionals?

Yes. Stackable certifications are available to both students and working professionals. They serve everyone from seasoned professionals seeking to deepen expertise, to entry-level workers looking to boost competitiveness, to students preparing for the workforce, trade school, or college. Professionals can purchase individual exams, and many students access them through their schools.