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: