Digital credentialing can help motivate, educate and inspire learners. Torrie Raish, a digital credentials expert, joins us to explain all you need to consider before implementing a credentialing program.
Torrie Raish shares the challenges and benefits of launching a digital credentialing program.

• Purpose and Value of Digital Credentials: When creating a digital credential program, it's crucial to understand its purpose and the value it brings to both the learners and those viewing it, such as employers or institutions.
• Recognizing Learning: Digital credentials are powerful tools for capturing learning that might otherwise go unrecognized, providing more detailed insights into specific skills and competencies compared to traditional degrees.
• Key Benefits for Learners and Employers: Digital credentials provide learners with stackable, portable proof of skills, and help employers identify specific, verifiable competencies in candidates, especially in fast-evolving fields.
• Essential Considerations for Building a Program: When designing a digital credential system, it’s crucial to define its purpose, align it with learning outcomes, and ensure it integrates well with existing systems, including HR and educational platforms.
• AI's Role in Digital Credentialing: Artificial Intelligence is enhancing digital credentialing in areas such as credential creation, assessment, and verification, making the process more efficient and scalable.

About Torrie Raish:

Victoria Raish is a senior leader in the field of online learning and microlearning with a particular interest in the crossover space between traditional academia and innovative educational applications. She has her Ph.D. in learning, design, and technology from Penn State University and a master’s degree from The University of Southern California. She works for Nexford University as a senior learning designer and was previously a tenured faculty member for Penn State University. She got her start in digital credentials as an intern for a NASA Educational Services Provider grant project developing badges for teacher professional development. From there she took on leadership roles with IMS Global (EdTech1), the Association for College and Research Libraries, and at her places of employment to elevate the visibility of digital credentials. Combined with several publications, Victoria has established her role as an expert in the space.

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