Pearson Vue
Computer-based testing and certification delivery for professional and academic exams
Certification & Testing
Pearson Vue
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Digital credential platform where organizations issue verifiable badges and certifications that recipients can share online
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Blocked in Syria. Community testing from a Syrian mobile connection in August 2026 found that badge pages under credly.com return a bare 403 Forbidden, with every page on the domain refused the same way. The separate info.credly.com host still loads, so the block is scoped to the main domain. No outreach has been made yet; Credly belongs to Pearson, which the team is already in contact with over Pearson VUE.
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Community testing from a Syrian mobile connection confirmed that Credly is blocked. Loading a badge page under credly.com returns a bare 403 Forbidden with no styling or explanation. The reporter states that every page under the credly.com domain is refused the same way, while the separate info.cred...
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Credly is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.
Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.
You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Credly directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.