Describing a person who lacks formal qualifications, certificates, or official recognition for their skills or expertise — essentially self-taught or without the paperwork to back it up. In an era when credentials are gatekeepers to careers, being noncredentialled can be both a disadvantage and, in certain circles, a badge of honour. Increasingly relevant in debates about access, meritocracy, and the value of formal education versus practical experience. Sometimes used neutrally, sometimes with a hint of gatekeeping judgment.
The platform was specifically designed to help noncredentialled workers showcase their skills through a portfolio rather than a degree.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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