LinkedIn Brings Verified AI Coding Skills to User Profiles
AI coding — or “vibe coding,” as the internet has affectionately named it — has exploded in popularity. Now, LinkedIn is making it easier for professionals to prove they can actually use these tools effectively. The platform has introduced a new system of verified AI coding certificates, powered by direct integrations with popular AI development platforms Lovable, Relay.app, and Replit.
Unlike self-reported skills, these certificates are automatically issued based on real usage data, performance, and proficiency — giving employers a trusted way to validate a candidate’s AI skillset.
“Users can’t self‑report their skill — it’s being confirmed (or denied) by the actual AI coding companies.”
How the Verification System Works
LinkedIn has partnered with key AI platforms to evaluate real behaviour inside their tools. Instead of passing a quiz or completing a short course, users earn certifications by actually coding, debugging, or building AI agents on the respective platforms.
- Lovable – awards vibe‑coding proficiency (e.g., “bronze” level).
- Replit – uses numerical skill levels based on coding patterns and outcomes.
- Relay.app – certifies AI agent creation and task automation expertise.
These certificates dynamically update as users continue building within the tools, ensuring each profile reflects their most current skill level.
What Skills Do the Certificates Cover?
The verified skills span a range of AI‑driven coding capabilities, depending on the platform:
- AI vibe coding (AI‑assisted software development)
- AI agent creation & automation (Relay.app)
- Debugging with AI
- AI‑powered video or media editing (Descript integration)
This makes the system useful not only for software engineers but also for marketers, content creators, and operations teams leveraging AI tools in day‑to‑day workflows.
Why These Certificates Matter for Employers
Tech.co notes that businesses are increasingly looking for AI‑literate talent, especially as AI hiring trends continue to rise year over year. These new certificates offer:
- Reliable verification — skills are validated by the tools themselves.
- Faster talent screening — recruiters can identify real AI proficiency at a glance.
- Better hiring outcomes — reduces the risk of portfolio inflation or resume exaggeration.
- Cross‑industry relevance — not just for coders; useful in marketing, automation, operations, and product teams.
In a landscape where job postings requiring AI skills have surged, these certificates give hiring managers the clarity they’ve been missing.
“This is about showing new ways that people are doing work — and giving hirers a verifiable signal they actually use these tools regularly.” — LinkedIn Career Products Lead Pat Whealan
Future Partners and Expanding the Ecosystem
The program is still growing. LinkedIn says future integrations will include popular platforms like Gamma, GitHub, and Zapier — giving users even richer ways to demonstrate AI‑powered professional skills.
More companies are being invited to join the verified skills network, meaning the list of recognised AI tools will continue expanding throughout 2026.
Why You Should Claim Your Verified Certificate
If you’re already using Lovable, Replit, Relay.app, or Descript, you may be closer than you think to earning a verified badge. With AI skills now among the most in‑demand in hiring pipelines, adding a verified signal to your LinkedIn profile is a strategic career move — especially as companies integrate AI into everything they do.
One thing is clear: vibe‑coding is no longer a niche activity. It’s a recognised, measurable, and increasingly valuable skill — and LinkedIn is making sure the world knows who can back up the vibe.
