As an evolving ecosystem, the digital credential language is, in
many ways, still in its infancy. For this reason, it is
important that all key players begin this project with shared
definitions for concepts and key terms used in digital
credentialing. The digital credential project leader can
facilitate discussions with the employer partner and training
partner to identify agreed-upon terminology (i.e., wallet,
credential or badge, tag, competency level, etc…) and might
consider creating a glossary of terms and definitions for
partner reference throughout the project.
At the time of this playbook’s release, The LER Accelerator
Coalition’s (2024) LER Accelerator Inventory presents numerous
resources that are relevant to guiding discussions regarding
current definitions (some standardized/universal where they
exist) of digital credentialing program keywords. In addition,
Credential Engine
offers a credential registry and credential finder tool that
documents job competencies, learning and employment outcomes, as
well as credential descriptors using standardized transparent
identifiers (CTIDs).