Proof of Usefulness Report

Credly

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+671
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Credly is the market leader in digital credentialing, verified by its $200M acquisition by Pearson and adoption by major enterprises (IBM, Microsoft). While the submission text itself was low-effort ('everyone', 'most people'), the provided factual data (2012 launch, $200M market cap, @credly.com email) allows for verification of its massive scale and utility. The project scores highly on utility, reach, and traction due to its 'Unicorn' status, despite the poor quality of the submission response.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237
Audience Reach Impact+126
Technical Innovation+52
Evidence Of Traction+200
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+706
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+671

Project Details

Project URL
credly.com
Description
Credly is a leading digital credentialing platform that empowers organizations to recognize, communicate, and track verified skills and achievements. Through its platform, Credly provides a comprehensive solution for issuing, managing, and sharing digital badges and credentials. These digital credentials help individuals showcase their skills and accomplishments in a verifiable way, enhancing their professional profiles and career opportunities. Credly serves a wide range of industries, including education, corporate training, and professional associations, facilitating the recognition of learning and achievement in a digital-first world.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Training And-Consulting, Elearning, Educational Institutions
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline