In a credential society, academic degrees are often seen as the primary measure of a person's competence and qualifications.
在学历社会中，学术学位通常被视为衡量个人能力和资格的主要标准。
The transition to a credential society has shifted the focus from practical skills to formal qualifications.
向学历社会的转变使焦点从实际技能转向了正式资格。