Rubrics enable clear assessment of skill levels. For assessing learning outcomes and evaluating job performance, rubrics provide transparent information about what a person knows and can do. The CTDL data model for rubrics makes this valuable assessment information human- and machine-readable and provides an open standard for connecting learning, skills, and jobs. CTDL rubrics are...
We are pleased to announce our newest resource, the Credential Registry Guidance site! The Credential Registry Guidance site is the go-to source for knowledge, guidance, support, and instructions for the Credential Registry Publishing System tools, including the Credential Transparency Description Language (CTDL), Credential Finder, and more. During this webinar, Credential Engine staff will take a...
The Credential Transparency Description Language (CTDL) has recently been updated to encompass the broad diversity of certificates available for people to earn. CTDL now defines 22 types of certificates, with numerous terms available to give them meaning, differentiate among different types of certificates, and make their value transparent. With such a diverse range of certificates,...
As states and systems develop frameworks around credential value and quality, we want to help you describe value using the Credential Transparency Description Language (CTDL) and support publishing quality frameworks in the Credential Registry. That way information on the quality of credentials can be accessible, valuable, and useful to learners, workers, employers, and policymakers. Join...
Credential Engine requests your contributions in developing a common vendor assessment tool, the Credential Transparency Description Language Vendor Assessment Tool (CTDL-VAT) and supporting resources. The CTDL-VAT is intended to alleviate the confusion and misunderstanding that often plague first-time buyers and sellers of products and services supporting credential and skill transparency, including publishing to the Registry,...
Credential Engine requests your contributions in developing a common vendor assessment tool, the Credential Transparency Description Language Vendor Assessment Tool (CTDL-VAT) and supporting resources. The CTDL-VAT is intended to alleviate the confusion and misunderstanding that often plague first-time buyers and sellers of products and services supporting credential and skill transparency, including publishing to the Registry,...
Credential Engine is enhancing data transparency for education and employment outcomes metrics to ensure that everyone—from educators and employers to policymakers and learners—has access to clear, actionable data for making informed decisions about learning and career pathways. Credential Engine is hosting a webinar on July 10th where we are requesting your expertise and feedback to confirm the proposed education...
Credential Engine requests your contributions in developing a common vendor assessment tool, the Credential Transparency Description Language Vendor Assessment Tool (CTDL-VAT) and supporting resources. The CTDL-VAT is intended to alleviate the confusion and misunderstanding that often plague first-time buyers and sellers of products and services supporting credential and skill transparency, including publishing to the Registry,...
In the ever-evolving landscape of credentialing, education, and workforce technology, ensuring transparency, efficiency, consistency, and scalability in the vendor selection process is paramount. Credential Engine is launching The Credential Transparency Description Language Vendor Assessment Tool (CTDL-VAT) on November 7th, and we invite you to participate in the launch webinar happening at 2pm ET on November...
The Credential Engine "Counting Credentials" report offers valuable insights into the growing landscape of credentials by tracking and quantifying credential data across various sectors. The data highlighted in the report is crucial for employers, educators, policymakers, and learners, as it highlights trends, gaps, and opportunities in workforce development. It also supports efforts to enhance credential...
Credential Engine is advancing global data interoperability of qualifications frameworks (QFs) to support critical areas such as student mobility and international credential recognition. We invite you to join a webinar on December 17th to review and provide feedback on the proposed CTDL additions for representing QFs as linked open data. The CTDL Qualifications Frameworks Task...
The Credential Registry publishing system has been enhanced to support more types of education and employment outcomes metrics, making it easier to publish, access, and use these valuable data sets. The Credential Transparency Description Language (CTDL) serves as the schema for describing these metrics, ensuring outcomes data is both transparent and actionable. Personally identifiable information...