What this credential actually tells you.
Most certificates on a resume mean someone watched videos. This page sets out exactly what ours means, what it doesn't, and how to check one in about ten seconds.
In short
- They passed a test with a fixed 80% pass mark. People do fail it.
- Their level tells you how many reviewed projects they have completed, and you can read the work.
- Every certificate has a link. If the link does not work, the certificate is fake.
- We are not accredited by a university or the government. We say so plainly.
The short version
What it means
They passed a scored exam
A timed assessment with a fixed 80% pass mark, marked against a published rubric. Retakes are allowed and the certificate shows the achieved score, not just a pass.
They produced real work
Each certificate ends in a project that a reviewer marks against the published rubric. The verification page links to the work itself, so you can read it rather than trust a score.
What it does not mean
It is not accredited. Onramp certifications are issued by Onramp. They are not endorsed by a university, a government body, or an industry association, and we won't imply otherwise. Weigh this as evidence, not as a qualification.
Not a degree substitute
It covers a narrow, specific skill area. It says nothing about general aptitude, communication, or whether someone will be good at a job overall.
Not a work-history check
We can confirm what someone did on our platform. We don't verify identity documents, employment elsewhere, or anything outside our own records.
Assessment
How the exam works.
| Format | Timed, scored assessment taken online |
|---|---|
| Pass mark | 80%, fixed — not curved to the cohort |
| Retakes | Permitted after a waiting period; the certificate records the passing attempt's score |
| Marking | Against the published rubric, with expert-checked reference answers |
| Validity | No expiry date. We show the date passed and the date of their last project, which tells you more |
| Foundation | Everyone must pass Responsible AI Work first — honest use, disclosure, and handling client data |
Levels
What the level tells you.
Levels are earned through reviewed projects, not through finishing courses. This is the part worth reading.
Passed the test
Scored 80% or above on the test. No project work yet.
Has done it for real
1 reviewed project
Has a body of work
3 reviewed projects · public portfolio you can open
How projects are marked. Each project is scored by a reviewer against the published rubric, and on the review task it is also compared with how our experts scored the same items. You can open the work and judge it yourself — you do not have to trust our number.
Verification
Checking a certificate.
Every certificate carries a code in the format ONR-XXXX-XXXX. Open the verification page with that code and you'll see the score, the issue date, the skills assessed, and the work record behind it.
onramp.website/verify?id=ONR-XXXX-XXXX
If a code doesn't resolve to a record, the certificate isn't genuine.
Advisory
Help us define what gets tested.
If you hire for this kind of work, we want you shaping the rubric. It takes about an hour a quarter, and it means the assessment measures what you'd actually screen for.
Hiring for this kind of work?
Tell us what you screen for and we'll tell you honestly whether our candidates are close to it. If they aren't yet, we'd rather know than sell you something.