The new language of employability
In today’s competitive professional world, academic degrees and specialised courses are no longer enough on their own to stand out. Increasingly, companies value soft skills: communication, leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, resilience… competencies that define how a person adapts, leads and creates impact in their work environment.
The problem is that, until now, these abilities were difficult to prove. How can someone demonstrate in a job interview that they truly know how to lead a team, manage conflicts or adapt to change?
Aware of this need, Formación Universitaria, a leading institution in online education in Spain, and EASEC – European Accreditation of Soft Skills & Employability Competencies, have signed a historic agreement offering an innovative solution: the international and digital certification of soft skills.
Who is Formación Universitaria?
Founded in 2001, Formación Universitaria has established itself as a benchmark in online education in Spain and Latin America, with more than 300,000 students trained over two decades.
Its catalogue includes vocational training programmes through free exams, master’s degrees, postgraduate courses, professional certificates, accredited courses and university qualifications in collaboration with institutions such as Universidad Nebrija, Universidad Católica de Ávila and CEDEU.
The institution has campuses in Seville, Barcelona and Madrid, and has been recognised with multiple awards for educational excellence, ISO quality certifications and prestigious seals such as the Emagister Cum Laude.
Beyond its qualifications, what sets Formación Universitaria apart is its commitment to educational innovation and the real employability of its students. This new agreement with EASEC is further proof of that commitment.
What is EASEC and why does it make a difference?
EASEC is the European body specialised in the assessment and certification of soft skills. Its model is based on online psychometric evaluations, standardised and with reliability of up to 98%, aligned with international frameworks such as ESCO (European Union) and the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Each EASEC certification includes:
- A digital diploma with a verification code.
- A digital badge (a credential shareable on LinkedIn and other platforms).
- Presence in the public directory of certified professionals.
What does this agreement mean for students?
- 01. Choose the competencies to be assessed: EASEC offers more than 30 certifiable soft skills, from leadership and communication to critical thinking, creativity or resilience.
- 02. Take the online assessment: short tests (≈ 15 minutes) designed with psychometric rigour and available in several languages.
- 03. Receive the certificate and the digital badge: verifiable credentials that can be shared on professional platforms.
The benefit is twofold:
- For the student, it means enhancing their employability and standing out in recruitment processes.
- For the institution, it strengthens the value of its academic offer and its commitment to educational innovation.
The importance of certifying soft skills in 2025
The 2025 labour market presents a clear challenge: automation, artificial intelligence and changes in work models make human competencies more valuable than ever.
Recent reports from the World Economic Forum highlight that skills such as problem-solving, effective communication, analytical thinking, leadership and resilience are among the most sought after by companies.
The problem is that, without certifications, these competencies are difficult to validate. This gap creates disadvantages for professionals who, although they possess these skills, have no way to prove them objectively and with recognition.
Thanks to the agreement, students of Formación Universitaria will now be able to fill that gap.
Soft skills that can be certified
The EASEC catalogue includes more than 30 soft and transversal skills grouped into five categories:
- Intellectual: strategic vision, creativity, problem-solving, adaptability…
- Technical and methodological: planning, risk management, use of ICT…
- Work-related and organisational: results orientation, continuous improvement, ethical commitment…
- Communicative: written communication, effective presentation…
- Interpersonal: leadership, teamwork, negotiation, conflict management, inclusion and diversity.
Visibility and employability: the power of a badge on LinkedIn
One of the most innovative aspects of this alliance is the digital credential shareable on LinkedIn.
On a professional network with more than 1 billion users, a verifiable badge not only increases visibility but also strengthens the credibility of the profile.
Unlike a simple text on a CV, these certifications can be directly verified by employers and recruiters.
This represents an immediate competitive advantage for the students of Formación Universitaria.
How it impacts companies and education
- Companies: they will be able to rely on profiles supported by international soft skills certifications.
- Universities and training centres: they will have a model to showcase the real outcomes of their educational programmes.
- Consultancies and training platforms: they will be able to differentiate themselves by offering added value with digital certifications.
A step towards the future of education
Education is no longer limited to acquiring technical knowledge: it is also necessary to validate human competencies that ensure adaptability, innovation and collaboration in changing environments.
This agreement is, in the words of many experts, a milestone in the evolution of online education in Spain. Formación Universitaria becomes one of the first institutions in the country to offer its students the opportunity to officially certify their soft skills with European recognition.
What is not validated, is not seen
The agreement between Formación Universitaria and EASEC, signed on 10 September 2025, responds to a simple truth: what is not validated is not seen; and what is not seen is not valued.
From today, students of Formación Universitaria will be able to show the world that they not only have technical training but also the human competencies most valued by the labour market.
A diploma, a digital badge and a verifiable code will make the difference between being just another candidate and standing out as a professional ready for the future.
