Choose a Digital Credential Wallet
A digital credential wallet stores and manages an individual’s
credentials, badges, and learning records. Some digital
credential platforms include a wallet; however, depending upon
the long-term vision for the digital credentials program, it is
wise to carefully consider digital credential wallet options
that are part of digital credential platforms as well as
standalone wallets. Platform evaluation focuses more on
credential issuance, management, verification, and integration
with organizational systems. Wallet evaluation emphasizes user
privacy, control, security, interoperability, and user
experience in managing and sharing credentials.
Consider developing a scoring matrix, like the example scoring
matrix used for the digital credential platforms, to guide
discussions regarding what is most important to stakeholders and
least important when choosing a digital credential wallet.
The following criteria should be used to evaluate digital
wallets with your employer and training partner stakeholders: