I am not sure anyone mentioned it before, but in many occupations you are required to take standardized tests which you are required to renew each X years. This

I am not sure anyone mentioned it before, but in many occupations you are required to take standardized tests which you are required to renew each X years. This way if you hold the credentials than you don't have to actually demonstrate your technical skills when applying for jobs, since your certificate proves them. And guess what?! Your diploma is actually such a certificate, at least something that's close enough. Still our industry largely ignores that for some reason. To get to the point I wouldn't mind to renew my credentials with supplemental diplomas every X years on standardized tests facilitated by educational institutions to avoid the stupidity of the industry's current trends.