Principais conclusões
O que é uma credencial digital verificável?
Como as credenciais digitais verificam habilidades?
O que é o Open Badges 3.0?
Por que as credenciais digitais são importantes para os empregadores?
Credenciais digitais vs. certificados em papel e PDF
Verifiable Digital Credentials vs. Traditional Certificates
| Feature | Verifiable Digital Credential | Paper or Static PDF Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Online verification | Available through the credential record or verification platform. | Often requires contacting the issuer. |
| Structured metadata | Can include issuer, criteria, evidence, dates, and skills. | Usually limited to the visible text. |
| Portability | Can be shared across compatible digital platforms. | Can be uploaded or emailed, but its data may not be portable. |
| Tamper evidence | May use digital signatures or standards-based verification. | Visual inspection alone may not reveal alterations. |
| Skills context | Can explain what the learner demonstrated. | Often shows only the program or award title. |
| Status updates | Can display current, expired, or revoked status when supported. | A downloaded copy may become outdated. |
Credenciais digitais vs. certificados em papel e PDF
Quais são os benefícios das credenciais digitais para universidades e provedores de treinamento?
Como uma instituição de treinamento pode começar a emitir credenciais digitais verificáveis?
Como a CertiProf apoia o reconhecimento verificável de habilidades
Conclusão
Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Credentials
What information does a digital credential contain?
A digital credential can contain the learner's identity, the issuing organization, the achievement or skill, assessment criteria, evidence, issue date, expiration date, and verification data. The exact information depends on the credential type, platform, and standard used.
How can an employer verify a digital credential?
An employer can open the credential's verification page or compatible digital record and review the issuer, recipient, achievement criteria, issue date, status, and supporting evidence. Standards-based credentials may also use a digital signature that enables compatible systems to verify their source and integrity.
Are digital credentials the same as digital badges?
Not exactly. “Digital credential” is the broader category for electronic records of achievements or qualifications. A digital badge is a visual type of digital credential. When a badge follows the Open Badges standard, it includes structured information that makes the achievement portable and verifiable.
What is the difference between a digital credential and a microcredential?
A microcredential is a focused learning achievement, often covering a specific skill or short program. A digital credential is the electronic format used to document and share an achievement. A microcredential can therefore be issued as a digital credential or digital badge.
Do digital credentials expire?
Some do and some do not. The issuer determines whether a credential has an expiration date or requires renewal. For skills affected by changing technology, regulations, or professional standards, renewal may help show that the credential holder's knowledge remains current.
Can a digital credential be verified in another country?
Yes, a web-based credential can be accessed from another country, and standards such as Open Badges 3.0 are designed to improve portability and interoperability across compatible systems. Acceptance still depends on the employer or institution and on the credibility and relevance of the issuer and credential.
Does CertiProf issue digital badges?
Yes. CertiProf issues verifiable digital badges through BadgeClaimed. CertiProf states that these credentials comply with the Open Badges 3.0 standard developed by 1EdTech.
Can training providers issue credentials without building their own platform?
Yes. A training provider can work with a certification or credentialing partner that supplies exams, issuance technology, management tools, and digital badges. The CertiProf ATP Program provides this ecosystem for universities, academies, corporate training providers, consulting firms, and independent trainers.