How policymakers can act now to build a smarter credential system — before it’s too late The U.S. credential marketplace is in crisis: over a million credentials, unclear value, and…
A new Credential Engine case study spotlights how Western Governors University (WGU) is using linked open data to create a more dynamic, transparent, and learner-centric ecosystem of skill recognition and…
Every day, people make major life decisions about education and career pathways without access to clear, comparable information. Is this training program worth the cost? Does this credential actually lead…
The March 2025 edition of Transparency, Credential Engine’s once-monthly newsletter, went out last week! If you missed it, you can read it online. To be in the know and receive your copy…
Opportunity to Provide Input Credential Engine is convening a focus group of subject matter experts to review and provide feedback on a proposed approach to enhancing the way the Credential…
We envision a future where millions of people worldwide have access to clear information about credentials, qualifications, and skills, unlocking opportunities for learning, advancement, and meaningful careers. Every year, millions…
Join us for the Solutions Spotlight webinar series, an in-depth exploration of our partners’ tools leveraging the Credential Transparency Description Language (CTDL). This series highlights innovative solutions that meet education…
The February 2025 edition of Transparency, Credential Engine’s once-monthly newsletter, went out last week! If you missed it, you can read it online. To be in the know and receive your copy…
Credential Engine, in partnership with The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), is thrilled to announce that we’ve been selected as one of 14 organizations to receive…
The Credential Transparency Description Language (CTDL) is a living language, always expanding and evolving to address new opportunities for global credential and skill transparency. In 2024, our open, collaborative work…
In addition to Credential Engine, Montana partners with:
Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Alabama Department of Labor
Alabama Department of Commerce
Alabama Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways
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Indiana
Lead Partner: Indiana Commission for Higher Education
In addition to Credential Engine, Indiana partners with:
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
With over 3,000 credentials published to the Registry, including all offered by the public two-year and four-year institutions, Indiana is using CTDL to power user tools that help Hoosiers make the most informed decisions on their education and career pathways.
Lead Partner: Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Transformation
In addition to Credential Engine, Tennessee partners with:
Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Alabama Department of Labor
Alabama Department of Commerce
Alabama Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways
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Arkansas
Lead Partner: Arkansas Division of Information Systems (DIS)
In addition to Credential Engine, Arkansas partners with:
Arkansas Division of Information Systems
As part of the state’s new workforce development plan, leaders in Arkansas are creating a statewide registry to make critical information about credentials and their competencies available to learners, workers, and employers through online tools and learning and employment records.Â
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Forsyth County
Lead Partner: Forsyth Technical Community College (North Carolina)
In addition to Credential Engine, Forsyth County partners with:
Forsyth Technical Community College (North Carolina)
A consortium of 8 community colleges across the Piedmont Triad region is making credentials and competencies available as linked open data to strengthen the advanced manufacturing sector, as part of its Aligning the Workforce Education System for Manufacturing (AWESM) project.
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A consortium of 8 community colleges across the Piedmont Triad region is making credentials and competencies available as linked open data to strengthen the advanced manufacturing sector, as part of its Aligning the Workforce Education System for Manufacturing (AWESM) project.
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Georgia
Lead Partner: Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Transformation
In addition to Credential Engine, Georgia partners with:
Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Alabama Department of Labor
Alabama Department of Commerce
Alabama Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways
No, this state is not part of a multi-state region
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Alabama
Lead Partner: Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Transformation
In addition to Credential Engine, Alabama partners with:
Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Alabama Department of Labor
Alabama Department of Commerce
Alabama Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways
Leaders in Alabama are developing a statewide credential registry using CTDL as the foundation for important skill development work to advance the success of Alabama residents and businesses.
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Nevada
Lead Partner: Nevada Governor's Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWINN)
In addition to Credential Engine, Nevada partners with:
Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Alabama Department of Labor
Alabama Department of Commerce
Alabama Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways
Lead Partner: Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
In addition to Credential Engine, Minnesota partners with: