Synchronizing Pathways: Expanding Institutional Capacity for Improving Credential Data Quality and Learning Mobility- UPCEA
Innovations in Higher Education: Preparing for the Future of Learning & Work
ASU+GSV Summit and Merger of Bett
The Role of Workforce Boards in the Learn-and-Work Ecosystem
Alternative Credential Purpose Profile Template – UPCEA
Enhancing Global Learning Mobility Through Credential Transparency – AACRAO / Credential Engine
National Work Readiness Credentials – National Work Readiness Council
Overview The National Work Readiness Council is a national nonprofit workforce development, training, and advocacy organization formed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The NWRC works to identify skill gaps and […]
Leveraging AI for Skills Extraction & Research (LAiSER) – George Washington University
Overview In 2023, the Program on Skills, Credentials & Workforce Policy at the George Washington University launched a project to help learners, educators, and employers share trusted and mutually intelligible […]
Credential Maturity Index – UPCEA
Overview UPCEA developed a Credential Maturity Index, based on the Hallmarks of Excellence in Credential Innovation. The framework enables self-assessment of an organizational/unit’s effort around eight best practices, or hallmarks, with regard to […]
LER Accelerator
Overview The LER Accelerator was launched in 2024 with support from Walmart. The effort is boosting the adoption of Learning and Employment Records (LERs) in postsecondary education by focusing on […]
1EdTech Open Badges Standard
Overview Open Badges are information-rich visual tokens of verifiable achievements earned by recipients and easily shared on the web and via social media. The Open Badges standard describes a method […]
Hallmarks of Excellence in Credential Innovation – UPCEA
Overview Developed by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), the Hallmarks of Excellence in Credential Innovation are a collection of best practices and aspirational goals that can help […]
Credential Lab Service & Innovation Center – Higher Learning Commission
Overview The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) launched the Credential Lab in September 2023 with initial funding support from Lumina Foundation. The Credential Lab is a hub that supports educational providers, […]
Building Capacity, Expanding Pathways: Accelerating the Growth of Credential Innovation in Higher Education – UPCEA
Overview In August 2023, UPCEA received a one-year grant from Walmart to accelerate the growth of credential innovation in higher education. The project is founded in the recognition that non-degree […]
Technology Systems & Tools in Learn-and-Work Ecosystem
IDB Digital Credential Framework (Inter-American Development Bank)
Overview The IDB Digital Credential Framework (the Framework) is the key reference tool and roadmap to recognize knowledge-building and continuous learning with digital credentials. Issued in May 2023 by the […]
Alternative Credential Platforms
Nontraditional and digital credentials are offered through a higher education institution’s partnerships with approved third-party vendors. These alternative credentials may be viewed as pathways to obtain attainable and accessible education. […]
Alternative Credentials
Alternative credentials are competencies, skills, and learning outcomes derived from assessment-based, non-degree activities that align to specific, timely needs in the workforce. Different types of alternative credentials include but are […]
Credentials for the Future Initiative – University of Texas System
Overview In March 2021, The University of Texas System (UT) launched the Texas Credentials for the Future initiative with assistance from a Strada Education Foundation grant. This work is enabling […]
Lessons Learned from Launching a Micro-credential Program, Kennesaw State University
Overview Kennesaw State University (KSU) launched a micro-credential program (described in an interview published 11/20/2022 in The EvoLLLution) as an institution-wide initiative, rather than something that lived in either a […]
UPCEA
UPCEA, formerly the University Professional and Continuing Education Association, is a nonprofit membership organization in the field of higher education, focused on advancing professional, continuing, and online education. Founded in […]
Badge, Skills Badge, Open Badge, Competency Badge
Badge Backpack, Digital Wallet
Digital Credentials
Alternative Credentials
AACRAO Alternative Credentials Initiative / Report
Overview AACRAO’s initiative for alternative credentials highlights opportunities and challenges for higher education and empowers registrars as key stakeholders in this conversation. The report (AACRAO alternative credentials workgroup report, 2022) […]
SNHU 2025
Overview Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) has developed a new mode of learning focused on stackable digital credentials and the alignment between jobs, skills, prior experience, and learning: SNHU 2025. […]
Alternative Credentials: Considerations, Guidance, and Best Practices
Overview The AACRAO Alternative Credentials Work Group created a report issued July 2022 to address the what, why, who, how, where, and when of alternative credential usage for higher education […]
Digital Learner Records – Comprehensive Learner Records
Overview The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Offices and NASPA: Association of Student Affairs Professionals partnered on a national pilot project between 2015-2017 to develop models for a […]