Why “Certification” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
I've been managing a software project for several years now. It's gone through a few major iterations but those have only coincided when I've had other engineers to help me. The…
by wildzzz · Oct 8, 2026
I would require IoT devices to pass a rigorous certification process, like we do for RF devices.
by meindnoch · Oct 8, 2026
No, I never implied that they fail. They do not prosecute or deny any PERM certifications. PERM is anyway not tied to inadmissibility of an alien as PERM is an employer driven c…
by bubblethink · Oct 8, 2026
> ... but tech companies behavior ranges from being nationality-blind (i.e. hiring "the best" interviewer), to actively hiding opportunities from American job-seekers. The later…
by shagie · Oct 8, 2026
Was surprised to see the status code for a certification comparison link!!
by eminemence · Oct 8, 2026
If one is just waiting on a status change that’s ok. The labor certification is complete. If labor certification is being applied for as layoffs happen or if large tranches of n…
by orochimaaru · Oct 8, 2026
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Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "certification" over time.
Certification is part of testing, inspection and certification and the provision by an independent body of written assurance that the product, service or system in question meets specific requirements. It is the formal attestation or confirmation of certain characteristics of an object, person, or organization. This confirmation is often, but not always, provided by some form of external review, education, assessment, or audit. Accreditation is a specific organization's process of certification. According to the U.S. National Council on Measurement in Education, a certification test is a credentialing test used to determine whether individuals are knowledgeable enough in a given occupational area to be labeled "competent to practice" in that area. Read more on Wikipedia