Helium’s Credentialed Professional Program

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All about Helium's Credentialed Professional Program

Helium.com houses the largest writing community in the world, encompassing both professional writers and a diverse collection of professionals who write. Helium's professional badges help you get recognized and noticed for the expertise you've earned.

Each professional recognized at Helium must pass through a simple credential-verifying process with Helium staff. With recognition comes opportunities in Helium's Marketplace and Contests. Publishers find the professionals they need to write authoritative content for their publications. And professionals share their knowledge broadly in specialty channels throughout Helium.com.

If you are a Helium writer seeking professional recognition, write to experts@helium.com to begin the credential-verifying process.

If you are a publisher seeking expert content to meet your publishing needs, write to partners@helium.com.

 

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Medical Professionals

Medicial professionals represent the largest and most diverse professional group recognized at Helium. We run special contests, including the Nurse Professional Writing Contest (through June 9, 2009). Unique Marketplace opportunities appear at intervals, so keep your RSS feed on and watch for alerts for Helium's Freelance Writers' Marketplace. 

These are the medical professional badges available right now, with more on the way. If you have a medical specialty in one of these areas -- or if you have one that Helium should develop a new badge for -- send the information to experts@helium.com.

Medical Doctor
Physician Assistant
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Paraprofessional
Specialized Nurse
Psychiatrist
Pharmacist
Medical Researcher
Dentist
Dental Hygienist
Dental Assistant
Fitness Specialist
Speech Pathologist
Physical Therapist
Sports Trainer

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Psychology Professionals

Professionals in the psychology and social work fields expand their clinetele and outreach considerably through article-writing at Helium. No surprise, niche publishers looking for their insights into all areas of mental health have discovered and offered opportunities to these professionals. Wellbeing.com has been a recent contributor, paying our writers for information about a wide range of therapeutic issues, in Helium's Freelance Writers' Marketplace.

Here are the current list of mental health professionals recognized at Helium. If you are certified in one of these areas -- or if you have a specialty you think Helium should recognize similarly -- write to experts@helium.com.

Therapist/Counselor
Psychologist
Social Worker
Mental Health Specialist

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Finance and Investment Pros

Finance and Investment Professionals occupy specialty niches connected to well-paying content on the Internet. Eveyone wants financial and investment advice, practical suggestions and long-term tips for successful money management. Articles in Helium's Personal Finance Channel are among a handful of channels with the highest earning potential for SEO-driven ad revenue. Helium has some specialty publishers, like Smart Investors, who pay our writers for content they need in Helium's Freelance Writers' Marketplace.

If you have certification for one of these professions -- or if you have another specialty you would like Helium to recognize -- write to experts@helium.com.

Certified Financial Planner/Advisor
Certified Public Accountant

Showing Comments 1 to 10 of 12

Georgia Stewart
Posted on: Nov 17, 09 at 04:54 PM
I've spoken to you about badges for alternative health practitioners with qualifications. Are we any nearer to getting them?
T. Scott Randolph
Posted on: Nov 12, 09 at 05:49 AM
Barbara, I got an Email about teacher articles in the marketplace. I am not a teacher in the traditional sense. I went to college to teach History, but didn't continue with that career. I am a Neuro- rehabilitation Life skills therapist specializing in behavioral problems caused by traumatic brain injuries. I also hold credentials to teach in several areas relating to Marine Corps combat schools and Professional Body Piercing. I don't know if any of these will fit into the parameters of Helium's professional teaching guidelines. Thanks, Scott
Peta S. Cameron
Posted on: Nov 05, 09 at 09:07 AM
I am a fully qualified Astrologer and also have qualifications in journalism and comprhensive writing. I have a certificate in Rieke and would like to know where I fit in to have accreditation. I was not aware of these changes and just spent time writing an article for the market place to discover I need to be in a group.
Charlie Alejandro
Posted on: Sep 15, 09 at 06:58 PM
How about law enforcement or military personnel, We have expertise and training that can be shared as well
Sandra Selley
Posted on: Sep 13, 09 at 02:41 PM
I agree with the points with regards to business professionals. Alternatively it would be good to have badges for specific functional professionals such as marketeers. Association memberships and degree certificates could be evidence.
Erica J. Smith
Posted on: Sep 11, 09 at 01:14 PM
Yes, as Ms. Boris have said, it'll be so wonderful to have professionals badges for those of us who are experts in uncoventional areas. I just love to write and am an experienced tutor. Anything for that? Thanks!
Laurie Boris
Posted on: Aug 28, 09 at 11:04 PM
Hello, Barbara! Do you expect to have an "experts" badge soon (eg, writers who write mainly in one general category)? Those of us with years of life experience in certain area deserve a nod as to their credibility. Or, do you expect to offer one for professional freelance writers? We are also professionals! Thank you! - Laurie Boris
Laura Lee Winger
Posted on: Aug 26, 09 at 06:06 PM
I'll second Gary's motion for a business professional. There are several reputable certifications I can think of, although I understand that it does become more complicated. From my own field and experience, I would suggest Six Sigma Green Belts, Black Belts, Master Black Belts and Lean Experts as credentials for quality experts. The unfortuante thing about those is that many organizations offer the same or similar qualifications; reputable programs I would include would be ASQ, Honeywell, GE and Motorola, at a minimum. In supply chain, I would recommend using APICS certifications, CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) and CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) which are very widely recognized in the field. There is also a CPM certification (Certified Project Manager) through another organization which I can't think of off the top of my head. Hope that helps!
Barbara Whitlock
Posted on: Aug 18, 09 at 05:40 PM
Hi Gary, Business professionals in as area we are exploring, but it's trickier to find precise certificates/licenses to represent them. We are not basing badges on just degrees but some professional work that has specific credentialing. I'm open to all your suggestions. Can you write to me at bwhitlock@helium.com? Thanks, Barbara
Gary Maclean
Posted on: Aug 12, 09 at 06:46 PM
I would like to see perhaps "Business Professionals" included as a category. I hold multiple certifications in various business disciplines and would certainly enjoy the added exposure and recognition as I am sure many of my peers would. How could this be made possible?

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Educational Professionals

Teachers take their lessons, wisdom and writing aspirations far at Helium. They join school administrators counselors and instructors in energizing contests and specialized Marketplace publisher opportunities. Keep your RSS feed on and watch for Marketplace alerts for special opportunities for Helium's educational professionals.

These educational professionals get recognized at Helium. If you have credentials for any of these roles -- or if you have a different educational role which you think Helium should develop a badge to match -- write to experts@helium.com.

 

Teacher
School Administrator
School Counselor
University Professor
Instructor

 

Legal Professionals

Helium recognizes a diverse range of legal professionals. We've had a special relationship with Legal Advocates, one of some 500 publishing partners from print and Internet venues who look to Helium's specialized professionals to meet their content needs in Marketplace.

Here are the legal professionals currently recognized at Helium. If you have a bar license or appropriate certification to qualify -- or if you have a legal specialization not yet recognized -- write to experts@helium.com.

Lawyer

Judge

Paralegal

Legal Specialist

 
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