Certification of organizations: Remote Work Ready / Friendly

"Remote Work Ready" certification/badge is an entry level certification for organizations.

How to get it?

1. Check the requirements:

• Remote Work Days: Employees can work remotely (on average) at least 1 day per week.

• Basic Equipment: The company provides or subsidize laptop, headset, and tech support.

• Safe Home Setup: Employees have a quiet and safe workspace at home.

• Core Tools in Use: Employees use IT tools for video conferencing and collaboration.

• Intro Training: Employees receive on-boarding for remote tools.

• Check-ins & Hours: There are clear guidelines for employees (remote) check-ins and availability.

• Training (optional):  There is at least one HR, project lead or employee that has completed one of VirtualEdu courses on a basic level (Remote Educator, Remote Manager, Remote Worker*).

If your organization meets those requirements, proceed with filling in self-assessment questionnaire.

2. Fill in the self-assessment questionnaire

A representative of your organization (e.g. HR manager, director, CEO, or other trusted role) fills in the questionnaire:

➡️Fill in the self-assessment questionnaire for RWR now ⬅️**

3. Wait for the confirmation

The member of VirtualEdu consortium will check and confirm the questionnaire.

4. Download your organization's badge and certificate

It will appear here >>

5. Show off the badge on your web page / marketing channels 

"Remote Work Friendly" certification/badge is a next level certification for organizations.

How to get it?

1. Check the requirements:

• Basics: RWR (level 1) certification obtained.

• Extended Remote Days: The share of employees that have a possibility to work remotely 5 days/week is above 50%.

• Home Office Support: Your company provides a stipend or ergonomic support for remote setups (desk, chair, lighting).

• Certified Workforce: ≥50% of employees or team leads is certified in one of the VirtualEdu advanced training (Remote Educator, Remote Worker, Remote Manager)*.

• Advanced Training & Development: Your company offers additional programs for remote productivity, leadership, or well-being.

• Remote Culture Initiatives: Your company offers specific activities that support team connection, inclusion, and mental health.

• Feedback & Improvement: Your company runs an annual remote-work satisfaction survey and performs improvements based on the results.

Requirements should be supported by evidences, such as organization's documents, records and testimonies.

2. Fill in the self-assessment questionnaire

➡️Fill in the self-assessment questionnaire for RWF now ⬅️**

3. Participate in an interview

The VirtualEdu consortium member will check the questionnaire answers and schedule an interview with you.

4. Wait for the confirmation

The VirtualEdu consortium will check and confirm the interview answers.

5. Download your organization's badge and certificate

It will appear here >>

6. Show off the badge on your web page / marketing channels