Unlocking Potential: Using Digital Credentials to Verify and Showcase Skills Development
A Session by Rob Coyle , Chelsea Miller , Josh Slayton and Jessica Maiorca
About this Session
Standards-based digital credentials can provide unparalleled visibility into skill development and acquisition, well beyond what paper certificates and static PDFs make possible.
A panel of professionals representing learning business at different stages of their digital credentialing journey will share how they’re using these credentials to enhance program effectiveness, improve learner outcomes, and strengthen employer confidence in the credentials awarded. You’ll learn about their practical approaches to issuing, managing, and verifying digital credentials, enabling their learners to confidently demonstrate their abilities in today’s job market.
You’ll also explore how digital credentials not only enhance the visibility of skill development but also foster a sense of ownership and motivation among learners and come away from the session with a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in transitioning to a digital credentialing model, as well as insight into how your learning business might use digital credentials to strengthen the impact of your offerings and to unlock new opportunities for your learners.
About The Speakers
Program Manager, Digital Credentials, 1EdTech
Rob is committed to expanding the success of digital credentials to support learning and acknowledge the skills and competencies mastered through formal and informal education.
Associate Director, UpSkill America, Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program
UpSkill America supports employers and workforce organizations to expand and improve high-quality educational and career advancement opportunities for front-line workers.
Chief Growth Officer, Holmes Corporation
Josh is the Chief Growth Officer of Holmes Corporation and holds a BBA from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
Moderators
Co-Founder, Managing Director, Tagoras
Jeff coined the term "learning business." Through his writing, speaking, and advising, he helps those organizations focused on the business of continuing education, professional development, and lifelong learning increase their reach, revenue, and impact.
Co-Founder, Managing Director, Tagoras
Celisa has worked in and for learning businesses for over two decades and is committed to developing resources to help them improve their reach, revenue, and impact.
Operations Manager, Tagoras
