You won’t just finish. You’ll be able to prove it.
This is how UstackSchool proves outcomes. Whichever programme you take, you leave with a verifiable Evidence Record - your baseline, your progress, your outcome and the proof behind it. Not a certificate that says you showed up.
We don’t measure attendance. We measure whether you’re ready to compete.
reached the UstackSchool readiness threshold.
Measures whether you are actually ready to compete - evidenced across 16 dimensions.To make that claim honestly, we grade every piece of proof. Here is how.
Four levels of evidence - because not every claim is equal.
Every item you submit is graded on this scale. The stronger your evidence, the stronger the claim it can support - and only Levels 3-4 count in official outcome statistics.
Level 4 - Verified
Offer letter, employer verification, public LinkedIn announcement
Level 3 - Documented
Interview email, payslip, invoice
Level 2 - Self-reported
"I received three interviews."
Level 1 - Testimonial
"I feel much more confident."
How to submit your proof - and what happens after.
A simple loop that runs from the day you enrol. You are never left wondering what to send or when.
Baseline captured
At enrolment we record where you are starting from - scores, applications, confidence. This is what every later result is measured against.
We prompt you at each milestone
You do not have to remember. When you finish a project, get an interview, receive an offer, we ask you automatically for the exact proof needed.
You submit your proof
Upload a file or paste a link. Accepted formats: PDF, PNG / JPG, MP4 / MOV, or a public URL (max 25MB per file). Redact anything sensitive - we only need what verifies the claim.
We verify & grade it
Each item is checked and graded Level 1-4. Verified and documented proof can count in official statistics; self-reported items are clearly labelled.
It becomes your Evidence Record
Your proof forms one record you can share with employers - and, only with your consent, feature in your success story.
Your Proof Library - and the media each item needs.
You provide what applies to you. Each type has an accepted format - upload a file or paste a public link, and we help you redact anything sensitive.
Written testimonial
"I wasn’t getting interviews. After rebuilding my CV and portfolio, I had 4 in 6 weeks."
Video testimonial
Before → experience → result, in your own words
LinkedIn recommendation
A public recommendation or post
Job announcement
"Excited to start as Junior Data Analyst…"
Interview invitation
An invitation from an employer
Offer evidence
Role, company and date visible where permitted
Portfolio evidence
Dashboard, product case study, cloud deployment
Project evidence
A before / after project or capstone
Employer feedback
"Demonstrated strong SQL and stakeholder skills."
Mentor assessment
Readiness score moved 42 → 81
Certification
Programme completed
Promotion evidence
Associate → Manager
Salary improvement
$35k → $48k
Freelance income
First $500 client
Business result
First 10 customers
Referral
You refer a colleague or friend
Every stage produces proof - so you don’t wait six months.
From the day you enrol, each milestone is a chance to capture a win. We prompt you for the right proof, at the right moment.
Success isn’t one moment at the end. It’s a series of proof points.
These are the milestones alumni hit along the way - each one a provable win in its own right, and each one a step toward the North Star outcome. Every milestone maps to an evidence level; the green ones (L3-L4) count in official statistics. Examples are illustrative.
Early momentum
- L2Target role chosenTarget-role declaration
- L3First project shippedProject URL + screenshot
- L3CV rebuilt 48 → 86CV assessment score
- L3Portfolio 4/10 → 9/10Portfolio scorecard
Market-ready
- L3LinkedIn 45 → 90Profile assessment
- L3Interview-ready 52 → 84Mock-interview score
- L212 validated STAR storiesStory-bank assessment
- L48-week supervised project completedEmployer evaluation
Traction in the market
- L3Response rate 2% → 14%Application tracker
- L220 recruiter conversationsNetworking log
- L3First interview invitationEmployer email + date
- L3Reached the final roundInterview confirmation
The North Star outcome
- L4First offer / job startedOffer letter + LinkedIn announcement
- L4Switched field A → BPrevious role + new offer
- L4Promotion securedHR / employer confirmation
- L4Salary $35k → $48kRedacted offer / payslip
- L4First $500 freelance clientInvoice / payment evidence
Compounding
- L230-day check-inVideo testimonial
- L490-day employment verifiedEmployment verification
- L36-month progressionSalary / progression update
- L312-month outcome storyLong-term outcome record
Hit enough of these and you cross the readiness threshold - and you have the Evidence Record to prove it.
16 dimensions of readiness - measured before and after.
We score these at enrolment and again at the end, so the change is visible - not just the finish. Figures are illustrative examples.
| Readiness dimension | Evidence we collect | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career clarity | Target-role declaration | Undecided | Product Analyst selected |
| Skills | Assessment results | Baseline | SQL assessment 82% |
| Practical capability | Completed projects | 0 | 3 portfolio projects |
| Work experience | Placement / project evidence | None | 8-week supervised project |
| CV readiness | CV assessment | 48 | 86 / 100 |
| ATS readiness | ATS score | 56 | 88 |
| LinkedIn readiness | Profile assessment | 45 | 90 |
| Portfolio readiness | Portfolio scorecard | 4 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Interview readiness | Mock-interview score | 52 | 84 |
| Behavioural interviewing | STAR story-bank assessment | Baseline | 12 validated stories |
| Technical interviewing | Technical assessment | Baseline | 78% |
| Job-search readiness | Target-company / application plan | None | 40 target employers |
| Application effectiveness | Response rate | 2% | 14% |
| Networking readiness | Recruiter / hiring-manager activity | 0 | 20 conversations |
| Employer validation | Employer / mentor feedback | Not assessed | "Hire-ready" rating |
| Confidence | Pre / post learner assessment | 4 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
For each outcome, exactly what proof qualifies it.
Whatever result you are working toward, we define the minimum evidence that counts - and the strong, verifiable evidence that counts most.
| Outcome | Customer result | Minimum evidence | Strong evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get first job | First relevant role | Learner confirmation | Offer letter + LinkedIn / job verification |
| Land interviews | Interview invitation | Screenshot | Employer email + date + role |
| Switch careers | Moves field A → B | Learner statement | Previous role + new offer |
| Get promoted | Promotion | Announcement | Employer letter / HR confirmation |
| Increase salary | Compensation increase | Learner statement | Redacted offers / payslips |
| Earn remotely | Remote / freelance income | Invoice / screenshot | Verified payment / invoice |
| Relocate | International role or move | Learner statement | Visa / employer evidence where appropriate |
| Start business | Business started | Company / product link | Customers / revenue evidence |
| Build confidence | Increased readiness | Survey | Pre / post validated assessment |
| Gain certification | Qualification achieved | Certificate | Credential verification |
| Build portfolio | Employable portfolio | Portfolio URL | Rubric + employer / mentor validation |
| Gain work experience | Completes real project | Project record | Employer evaluation |
| Secure clients | First freelance / consulting client | Learner statement | Contract / invoice / payment |
| Career progression | Responsibility / seniority up | Statement | Promotion / new-job evidence |
Your outcome - and your proof - by situation.
Whichever describes you, here is the outcome to aim for and the proof you leave with to back it.
🔁 Career Switcher
- ✓Target-role declaration (field A → B)
- ✓3 portfolio projects in the new domain
- ✓Mentor "hire-ready" scorecard
- ✓Offer letter in the new field
🎯 First-time Job Seeker
- ✓Supervised project record
- ✓Public portfolio URL
- ✓CV score 51 → 88
- ✓Interview invitation + offer
↩️ Returning to Work
- ✓Project evaluation from your mentor
- ✓LinkedIn profile 45 → 90
- ✓Interview confirmations
- ✓Return-to-work offer evidence
🚀 Bootcamp Graduate
- ✓Capstone / project evidence
- ✓Employer or mentor feedback
- ✓Portfolio scorecard 4 → 9
- ✓Technical assessment %
📜 Certified Professional
- ✓Project record + employer evaluation
- ✓"Where I used it" case study
- ✓Mentor readiness score
- ✓Interview & offer evidence
🌍 International Professional
- ✓Project delivered in a distributed team
- ✓Portfolio of shipped work
- ✓Recruiter conversation log
- ✓Offer / mobility evidence where appropriate
🎓 Recent Graduate
- ✓Supervised project record
- ✓CV & ATS score improvement
- ✓Public portfolio URL
- ✓First interview evidence
📈 Early-Career Professional
- ✓Advanced project artefacts
- ✓Portfolio 9 / 10
- ✓Salary change (redacted)
- ✓Promotion or new-offer evidence
Sensitive proof is handled carefully.
Turn your outcome into a story - and build your personal brand.
When you hit your outcome, we’d love to feature you on our Media Success Stories. Your proof becomes a story that grows your profile, not just ours. Featuring is always opt-in, and you keep the assets to reshare.
1:1 Personalised Outcome Story
A dedicated feature built around your journey - before, what changed, and the result. Produced with you and published across our channels.
- ✓Your name, face and story front and centre
- ✓A shareable asset for your LinkedIn and portfolio
- ✓Best for strong, verified (Level 3-4) outcomes
Group Success Story
Featured alongside other learners from your cohort in a shared success story. A great first spotlight to start building your presence.
- ✓Shared feature with your cohort
- ✓A simple, low-pressure way to get started
- ✓Still tagged and shareable to your network
Leave with proof - not just participation.
Whichever UstackSchool programme you choose, you finish with an Evidence Record that stands up to a hiring manager.