Introducing Certifying the Future™: A New Podcast from CertNexus

by | Jul 8, 2026 | Podcast

Introducing Certifying the Future: A New Podcast from CertNexus

At CertNexus, we spend a lot of time thinking about what comes next.

Emerging technologies are changing the way we work, the way we learn, and the way organizations prepare their people for the future. AI, cybersecurity, automation, and digital transformation are reshaping roles and expectations across industries. At the same time, employers, training providers, and professionals are all asking bigger questions about skills, workforce readiness, and the growing importance of certifications and credentials.

That is why we are excited to introduce Certifying the Future, a new podcast from CertNexus.

Hosted by Scott D’Amico, Certifying the Future explores how emerging technology is reshaping skills, credentials, and workforce readiness—and what employers, professionals, training providers, and others across the ecosystem should be doing now to prepare for what is next.

Through conversations with emerging technology experts, training and education leaders, certification and credentialing voices, workforce stakeholders, and more, the podcast will examine the trends shaping the future of work and the role certifications play in helping individuals and organizations move forward with confidence.

What You Can Expect from the Show

Each episode of Certifying the Future will focus on timely, practical conversations around topics such as:

  • Artificial intelligence and the future of skills
  • Cybersecurity and workforce readiness
  • The evolving role of certifications and credentials
  • Training models and learning pathways
  • What employers should be doing now to prepare their teams
  • What professionals should be doing now to stay relevant

Some episodes will focus on AI. Some will focus on cyber. Others will explore broader workforce trends, training models, and how education and credentialing ecosystems are adapting in real time to keep pace with change.

But every conversation will come back to a few core questions:

  • What is changing?
  • Why does it matter?
  • And what should we be doing about it now?

Why We’re Launching Certifying the Future

The current reality is this: technology and jobs are rapidly evolving, education and training are adapting in real time to try to keep pace, and the questions facing both employers and employees are only getting bigger.

For organizations, that means thinking differently about workforce development, upskilling, and validated skills. For professionals, it means finding ways to stay current, build relevant capabilities, and demonstrate readiness in a changing market. For training providers, academic institutions, and credentialing organizations, it means adapting to meet new needs with greater speed, flexibility, and relevance.

Certifying the Future was created to explore those challenges and opportunities with the people closest to them.

Listen to the Trailer

The trailer for Certifying the Future is now live, with the first full episodes coming soon.

 

If you are a business leader, learning professional, training provider, part of the credentialing ecosystem, or simply someone trying to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world, this podcast is for you.

You can also follow the show here:
https://www.certifyingthefuture.com

Interested in Joining the Conversation?

We are excited to feature voices from across emerging technology, training and education, certification and credentialing, workforce development, higher education, and employer organizations.

If you or someone in your organization has a perspective to share on the future of skills, certifications, and workforce readiness, we would love to hear from you.

Stay tuned for the first episodes of Certifying the Future.