Why a Digital Credentials Program?

As the leader of a digital credentials program, it’s crucial to clearly communicate its value to stakeholders. Digital credentials are verifiable, web-based records of an individual’s knowledge, skills, and competencies. As the digital credential ecosystem advances, there are several benefits to incorporating digital credentials for education/training, learner/employees , employers and governments. Education, training, and credentialing partners (hereafter training partners ) benefit by improving employment outcomes for learners. For learners/employees, digital credentials provide greater control over their own career narrative, enabling them to easily access their records, identify growth opportunities, and showcase verified qualifications to employers. Employers will benefit by more efficiently completing credential verification processes and identifying qualified candidates whose skills have been validated by trusted experts, ensuring that new hires meet hiring standards. Governments benefit too, as digital credentials make it easier to collect accurate workforce data, better allocate resources for workforce development, and address emerging skill gaps. In short, a digital credentials program streamlines hiring, enhances educational alignment with industry needs, and empowers individuals while giving all stakeholders more reliable, transparent information to make informed decisions.