{"@attributes":{"version":"2.0"},"channel":{"title":"Blog","link":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog","description":"Blog","language":"en","pubDate":"Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:38:46 GMT","item":[{"title":"5 Essentials of a Top Digital Credentialing Program","link":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/5-essentials-of-a-top-digital-credentialing-program","description":"<div class=\"hs-featured-image-wrapper\"> \n <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/5-essentials-of-a-top-digital-credentialing-program\" title=\"\" class=\"hs-featured-image-link\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/hubfs\/5%20Essentials%20of%20a%20Top%20Digital%20Credentialing%20Program-01.jpg\" alt=\"A team discussing strategies to enhance their digital credentialing program\" class=\"hs-featured-image\" style=\"width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;\"> <\/a> \n<\/div> \n<p>A successful digital credentialing program not only helps to validate learners' skills but also drives lasting business outcomes and aligns with organizational goals. By leveraging digital credentials, companies can boost employee engagement, enhance productivity, and realize a strong ROI.<\/p>","category":["Membership Associations","Higher Education","Learning and Development","Product Certification Providers","Training Providers"],"pubDate":"Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:12:23 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/5-essentials-of-a-top-digital-credentialing-program"},{"title":"Where to Begin: Building a High-quality Digital Credentialing Program","link":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/where-to-begin-building-a-high-quality-digital-credentialing-program","description":"<div class=\"hs-featured-image-wrapper\"> \n <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/where-to-begin-building-a-high-quality-digital-credentialing-program\" title=\"\" class=\"hs-featured-image-link\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/hubfs\/Where%20to%20begin-01.jpg\" alt=\"Managers discussing strategy for launching a digital badging program\" class=\"hs-featured-image\" style=\"width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;\"> <\/a> \n<\/div> \n<p><span>For both organizations and individuals, skills are increasingly measured and evaluated not by subjective self-reporting or lines on a r\u00e9sum\u00e9, but by digital badges that document specific skills.<\/span><\/p>","category":["Membership Associations","Higher Education","Learning and Development","Product Certification Providers","Training Providers"],"pubDate":"Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:28:05 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/where-to-begin-building-a-high-quality-digital-credentialing-program"},{"title":"Effective Digital Credential Strategies: Lessons from Top Companies","link":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/effective-digital-credential-strategies-lessons-from-top-companies","description":"<div class=\"hs-featured-image-wrapper\"> \n <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/effective-digital-credential-strategies-lessons-from-top-companies\" title=\"\" class=\"hs-featured-image-link\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/hubfs\/Effective%20Digital%20Credential%20Strategies-01.jpg\" alt=\"Issuers discussing the impact of their credentialing programs\" class=\"hs-featured-image\" style=\"width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;\"> <\/a> \n<\/div> \n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/digital-badges-explained-what-why-how-and-when\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\">Digital credentials<\/span><\/a><\/span> are transforming the way people acquire and showcase skills, offering individuals and organizations a powerful way to stay competitive. Skills are becoming outdated at a never-before-seen pace, underscoring the need for organizations and workers alike to embrace ongoing skill development.<\/p>","category":["Membership Associations","Higher Education","Workforce Planning","Learning and Development","Training Providers"],"pubDate":"Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:46:41 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/effective-digital-credential-strategies-lessons-from-top-companies"},{"title":"5 Ways Credly\u2019s Top Earners Transform Learning and Maximize Badges","link":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/5-ways-credlys-top-earners-transform-learning-and-maximize-badges","description":"<div class=\"hs-featured-image-wrapper\"> \n <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/5-ways-credlys-top-earners-transform-learning-and-maximize-badges\" title=\"\" class=\"hs-featured-image-link\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/hubfs\/5%20Ways%20Credlys%20Top%20Earners%20Maximize%20Their%20Digital%20Badge.jpg\" alt=\"op earners networking as part of their learning and development journey\" class=\"hs-featured-image\" style=\"width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;\"> <\/a> \n<\/div> \n<p>In today\u2019s rapidly evolving world of skill verification, digital badges have emerged as a powerful tool for validating and enhancing professional development. This is particularly evident in <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/guides\/2024-training-industry-skills-outlook-it\">industries like IT or<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/guides\/top-5-skills-needed-in-healthcare-in-2024\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> healthcare<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/guides\/2024-training-industry-skills-outlook-it\"><\/a>,&nbsp; where the demand for precise and transparent skill recognition continues to grow. As digital credentials gain popularity, it\u2019s essential for badge earners to go beyond earning badges and learn how to maximize their value as the impact can be significant.<\/p>","category":["Membership Associations","Higher Education","Workforce Planning","Learning and Development","Product Certification Providers"],"pubDate":"Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:06:19 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/5-ways-credlys-top-earners-transform-learning-and-maximize-badges"},{"title":"Top Tips for Supporting Professional Development Through Digital Badges","link":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/top-tips-for-supporting-professional-development-through-digital-badges","description":"<div class=\"hs-featured-image-wrapper\"> \n <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/top-tips-for-supporting-professional-development-through-digital-badges\" title=\"\" class=\"hs-featured-image-link\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/hubfs\/Top%20Tips%20for%20Supporting%20Professional%20Development%20Through%20Digital%20Badges-01.jpg\" alt=\"Learner exploring potential learning path options\" class=\"hs-featured-image\" style=\"width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;\"> <\/a> \n<\/div> \n<p>In today\u2019s fast-paced world, continuous learning is essential. Professionals are increasingly complementing certifications with targeted micro-credentials, reflecting the growing importance of upskilling and reskilling. Between 2020 and 2024, the number of Credly users earning two badges increased by 123%, and those earning ten badges rose by 81%. This trend highlights the value of earning diverse credentials to showcase adaptability and a wide range of skills.<\/p>","category":["Membership Associations","Higher Education","Workforce Planning","Learning and Development","Product Certification Providers"],"pubDate":"Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:37:22 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/top-tips-for-supporting-professional-development-through-digital-badges"},{"title":"Celebrating Excellence in Credentialing: Announcing the Top Credly Issuers of 2024","link":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/celebrating-top-credly-issuers-of-2024","description":"<div class=\"hs-featured-image-wrapper\"> \n <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/celebrating-top-credly-issuers-of-2024\" title=\"\" class=\"hs-featured-image-link\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/hubfs\/Announcing%20the%20Top%20Credly%20Issuers%20of%202024-01.png\" alt=\"Celebrating Excellence in Credentialing: Announcing the Top Credly Issuers of 2024\" class=\"hs-featured-image\" style=\"width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;\"> <\/a> \n<\/div> \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","category":["Higher Education","Workforce","Learning and Development","Product Certification Providers","Training Providers"],"pubDate":"Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:35:00 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/celebrating-top-credly-issuers-of-2024"},{"title":"Credly Now Supports Open Badge 3.0: What It Means for Badge Earners","link":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/credly-supports-open-badge-3.0","description":"<div class=\"hs-featured-image-wrapper\"> \n <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/credly-supports-open-badge-3.0\" title=\"\" class=\"hs-featured-image-link\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/hubfs\/Open%20badge%203.0-01.jpg\" alt=\"A badge earner viewing their collection of digital badges on their Credly account\" class=\"hs-featured-image\" style=\"width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;\"> <\/a> \n<\/div> \n<p style=\"font-weight: normal;\">At Credly, we\u2019re committed to helping organizations provide learners with the best way to showcase their achievements and skills. <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">We are excited to announce our support for Open Badge 3.0, enabling badge earners to upload and verify any badge that adheres to OpenBadge 2.0 or 3.0 standards\u2014regardless of the platform from which it was issued. <\/span>This upgrade further enhances our platform\u2019s role as the central hub for all digital credentials.<\/p>","pubDate":"Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT","author":"learn@credly.com (Credly)","guid":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/credly-supports-open-badge-3.0"},{"title":"Explore Credly\u2019s Top AI Badges Across Foundational to Advanced Levels","link":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/explore-credly-top-ai-badges-across-foundational-to-advanced-levels","description":"<div class=\"hs-featured-image-wrapper\"> \n <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/explore-credly-top-ai-badges-across-foundational-to-advanced-levels\" title=\"\" class=\"hs-featured-image-link\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/hubfs\/Explore%20Credly%E2%80%99s%20Top%20AI%20Badges%20From%20Foundational%20to%20Advanced%20Courses-01.jpg\" alt=\"Learners browsing different AI badges on Credly\" class=\"hs-featured-image\" style=\"width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;\"> <\/a> \n<\/div> \n<p>Due to the rapid growth of AI, an additional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.servicenow.com\/workflow\/hyperautomation-low-code\/workforce-skills-forecast.html\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2.04 million tech jobs will be needed<\/span><\/a> to implement and maintain emerging technologies. In the UK alone, around one in six UK organisations, have embraced at least one AI technology \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/uk\/advisor\/business\/software\/uk-artificial-intelligence-ai-statistics-2023\/#:~:text=20seed%252Dstage.-,https%3A\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/ai%2Dactivity%2Din%2Duk%2Dbusinesses\/ai%2Dactivity%2Din%2Duk%2Dbusinesses%2Dexecutive%2Dsummary,-https%3A\/\/www.shrm\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">according to government research<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>","category":["Workforce","Learning and Development"],"pubDate":"Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:03:16 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/explore-credly-top-ai-badges-across-foundational-to-advanced-levels"},{"title":"Discover Top Generative AI Digital Badges and Skills for Future Success","link":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/top-generative-ai-digital-badges-and-skills","description":"<div class=\"hs-featured-image-wrapper\"> \n <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/top-generative-ai-digital-badges-and-skills\" title=\"\" class=\"hs-featured-image-link\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/hubfs\/Top%20Gen%20AI%20courses%20%26%20badges-01.jpg\" alt=\"Employee acquiring Gen AI skills for professional development at work\" class=\"hs-featured-image\" style=\"width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;\"> <\/a> \n<\/div> \n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.google.com\/use-cases\/generative-ai?hl=en#:~:text=Generative%20AI%20or%20generative%20artificial,Q%26A%2C%20classification%2C%20and%20more.\">Google Cloud<\/a>, Generative AI (GenAI) refers to the use of artificial intelligence to create new content, such as text, images, music, audio, and videos. Unlike traditional AI, Generative AI relies on sophisticated machine learning models, each tailored to perform specific types of tasks based on their design and training.<\/p>","category":["Workforce","Learning and Development"],"pubDate":"Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:45:10 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/top-generative-ai-digital-badges-and-skills"},{"title":"The Role of Digital Credentials in AI Skill Development","link":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/role-of-digital-credentials-ai-skill-development","description":"<div class=\"hs-featured-image-wrapper\"> \n <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/role-of-digital-credentials-ai-skill-development\" title=\"\" class=\"hs-featured-image-link\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/hubfs\/The%20Role%20of%20Digital%20Credentials%20in%20AI%20Skill%20Development-01.jpg\" alt=\"Employees receiving digital badges for upskilling\" class=\"hs-featured-image\" style=\"width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;\"> <\/a> \n<\/div> \n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The accelerating role of artificial intelligence in the workplace is rapidly shifting the skills landscape for employers and talent.<\/span><\/p>","category":["Workforce","Workforce Planning","Learning and Development"],"pubDate":"Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:42:45 GMT","author":"learn@credly.com (Credly)","guid":"https:\/\/learn.credly.com\/blog\/role-of-digital-credentials-ai-skill-development"}]}}