Verified Credentials

Credentials That Are
Trusted Everywhere.

Issue, store, and share tamper-proof digital credentials built on global open standards. Every badge and certificate is cryptographically signed, instantly verifiable, and stays with the student for life.

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Built on Global Open Standards

SkillStory credentials are universally recognised because they follow the standards adopted by leading universities and institutions worldwide.

Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR)

IMS Global's CLR standard captures the full holistic learner record — recognised by universities across 80+ countries as the authoritative format for student achievement data.

Open Badges v3

IMS Global's Open Badge standard issues cryptographically signed digital badges that are portable, stackable, and verifiable on any platform — from LinkedIn to university portals.

W3C Verifiable Credentials

The W3C Verifiable Credentials standard provides cryptographically secure, privacy-respecting digital proofs — the same standard underpinning digital identity systems globally.

Comprehensive Learner Record

One Record. The
Complete Learner.

The CLR brings together everything in a student's Skill Passport into a single, structured, machine-readable record. It's the most comprehensive credential format available — covering academic results, skills, experiences, and extracurricular achievements in one document that universities and employers can trust instantly.

  • Exportable as PDF, JSON, or shareable link
  • Recognised by 80+ universities and institutions globally
  • Updates automatically as new achievements are attested
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Everything Your Credentials Need

Tamper-Proof Records

Every credential is cryptographically signed — impossible to alter or forge after issuance.

Instantly Verifiable

Universities and employers verify any credential in seconds via a live verification link — no logins, no emails.

Multi-Format Export

Export credentials as PDF, CLR JSON, or Open Badge — ready for any university application or job platform.

External Credential Import

Add credentials from any provider — Coursera, Udemy, LinkedIn Learning, and more — into one unified wallet.

Share by Link

Share any credential or the full Skill Passport via a secure, public link. No account needed to view or verify.

Lifelong Credential Wallet

All credentials stay accessible forever — from first school badge through university qualifications and into career.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about SkillStory verified credentials.

What is a verified credential and how is it different from a certificate?
A traditional certificate is a PDF or paper document that can be easily faked or altered. A verified credential is a cryptographically signed digital record — its authenticity can be confirmed instantly by anyone with the verification link, and it cannot be tampered with after issuance.
What is an Open Badge and why does it matter?
An Open Badge is a digital image with embedded verifiable metadata — issued under IMS Global's Open Badge v3 standard. It can be earned, shared, and stacked across platforms and institutions. Unlike a simple image of a certificate, an Open Badge contains proof of who issued it, when, why, and to whom — all cryptographically secured.
Can students add credentials they earned outside SkillStory?
Yes. Students can import credentials from any provider — Coursera, Udemy, Codecademy, edX, LinkedIn Learning, and more — directly into their SkillStory credential wallet. All credentials are displayed in one place, whether issued by the school, a third-party platform, or SkillStory itself.
How do universities verify a student's credentials?
Each credential includes a secure verification link. Admissions teams, HR professionals, or any verifier can click the link to see the credential details, the issuing institution, the attesting educator, and a cryptographic confirmation that the record is genuine and unaltered — no account required, no back-and-forth.
Can credentials be shared on LinkedIn?
Yes. Students can share individual credentials or their full Skill Passport on LinkedIn, in university applications, on CVs, and anywhere else with a shareable link. The verification link travels with every share, so anyone viewing it can confirm its authenticity.
Do credentials expire or get locked to a school?
No. Credentials are owned by the student and remain accessible for life — regardless of whether the issuing school continues to use SkillStory. Some credentials may include an expiry date if the issuing institution sets one (e.g., annual certifications), but the record of having earned them remains in the wallet permanently.

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