The GDN Network and Credential Engine have partnered to bring you a three-part webinar series that dives into credential transparency and interoperability. This series will explore the tools and initiatives that make credential data more transparent and interoperable, ensuring that learners, educators, and employers can more easily connect the dots between education and career opportunities
In an increasingly interconnected world, helping learners navigate their educational journeys and transition smoothly into the workforce is critical.
Webinar Series Overview:
Through this series, we’ll examine the open-source Credential Transparency Description Language (CTDL) and its potential to foster learner mobility. Participants will learn how the use of interoperable and transparent data can support smoother transitions from education to employment, increase access to learning opportunities, and create stronger connections between education and workforce needs.
Webinar Details:
1. Part one: What is the CTDL, and how is it used for Transparency and Interoperability?
This session introduces Credential Transparency and the Credential Transparency Description Language (CTDL), exploring how it advances learner mobility and supports admissions and transfer in colleges, universities, and Indigenous Institutes. Learn why Texas is leading the way in credential transparency and gain a global perspective on leveraging data to improve learner access to education and careers. Register here.
Suggested Audience: Business and academic leaders, course developers, registrars, and their teams.
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:00-10:00 ET
Presenters:
- Deb Everhart, Ph.D., Chief Strategy Officer, Credential Engine
- Dr. David R. Troutman, Deputy Commissioner, Academic Affairs, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
- Julia Funaki, Associate Director, International Education Services, AACRAO
- Moderator: Joanne Duklas, Executive Director, The GDN Network
2. Part two: Trust and Interoperability – CE and MIT’s Digital Credentials Consortium Joint Work on Trusted Issuer Registries
This session explores how Credential Engine and the MIT Digital Credentials Consortium are collaborating across standards to create a seamless, interoperable system that supports learner mobility. The goal is to provide learners, evaluators, and verifiers with the data needed for scalable automation, ensuring learners have complete access to the right information for advancing their education and careers. Register here.
Suggested Audience: Business and academic leaders, course developers, registrars, teams, and CIOs.
Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:00-11:00 ET
Presenters:
- Jeanne Kitchens, Chief Technology Services Officer, Credential Engine
- Kerri Lemoie, Ph.D., Director, MIT Digital Credentials Consortium
- Moderator: Joanne Duklas, Executive Director, The GDN Network
3. Part three: Helpful Resources: A Technical Deep Dive into CTDL, Implementation, and Applications
This session offers a technical deep dive into CTDL specifications, providing case examples to help implementers understand the key components needed for successful implementation. Register here.
Suggested Audience: Business analysts, technical experts in student information systems, standards experts, and registrar staff.
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00-11:00 ET
Presenters:
- Jeanne Kitchens, Chief Technology Services Officer, Credential Engine
- Phil Barker, Metadata Consultant, CETIS LLP
- Nate Argo, Solutions Engineer, Credential Engine
- Moderator: Joanne Duklas, Executive Director, The GDN Network
Learn more: groningendeclaration.org/gdn-conversation-series-with-credential-engine/