How are credentials used at ProZ.com?

It is possible for members to report having earned such credentials via their profile pages. Correspondingly, job posters are able to restrict job posting to those members who have reported credentials. (They may not restrict job postings to those with verified credentials.) Also, directory searches can be limited to those with reported or verified credentials.

Note that there is no uniform standard for translator credentials. Furthermore, credentials are not available in many language pairs, and it may be difficult for those living in certain areas to obtain opportunities to earn credentials. It is recommended that the option to restrict job postings or directory searches by reported credentials be used selectively, and only for major language pairs.