Issued by IQC srl
IQC srl is a company that provides innovative solutions for organizations across all industries. We operate through a unique combination of technical-professional consulting and cutting-edge technologies. Leveraging our expertise in traceability and digital certification on the Blockchain, we ensure the protection of value in all economic and social transactions, transforming business assets into a competitive advantage. We apply advanced technologies such as Blockchain, GenAI, NFTs, and IoT to optimize complex processes.
Endorser: 1EdTech
1EdTech Consortium (formerly known as IMS Global Learning Consortium) is a non-profit organization that focuses on advancing technology standards for education. Their mission is to enable better digital learning experiences by promoting interoperability and innovation in educational technologies.
Duration:
1,5 hours
Description:
The 1EdTech Badge Summit 2025 Issuer Presentation focused on innovative practices in verifiable digital credentialing, the impact of open badges on education and workforce development, and best practices for badge issuers. Key discussions included leveraging technology for credential interoperability, enhancing learner engagement, and future trends in digital recognition.
Release criteria:
Participation in the event.
Main topics covered:
📌 Introduction
- Presentation of the C-Box® platform for issuing verifiable credentials.
- Importance of verifiable digital credentials
🔑 Why Verifiable Credentials?
- Traditional credentials don’t showcase real skills.
- Verifiable credentials offer security, transparency, and digital portability.
- Cryptographically verified via blockchain technology.
⚙️ The Credentialing Process
- Designing: Competency framework and badge criteria.
- Creating: Visual design, security features, issuer details.
- Issuing & Verifying: Blockchain-based verification, Open Badges 3.0 standards.
- Delivering & Managing: Digital wallets, verifiable presentations and shareable on social media.
🎖 Types of C-Box® Badges
- Open Badges: Confirm participation in events.
- Competence Badges: Certify competencies gained.
- Job Description Badges: Define professional roles.
- Soft Skill Badges: Validate soft skills (e.g., leadership).
- Training Badges: Attest practical skills (e.g., internships).
- Functional Recollection Badges: track skill acquisition through defined stages, supporting development and retraining.
🛡 Industry Standards & Security
- Compliance with Open Badges 3.0 and W3C Verifiable Credentials.
- DIDs (Decentralized Identifiers) for secure authentication.
- Full GDPR data protection compliance.
💡 Case Studies & Success Stories
- Universities integrating microlearning credentials.
- Companies using credentials for employee upskilling.
- Government initiatives for workforce mobility using blockchain.
🔮 The Future of Verifiable Credentials
- AI-driven skill-matching.
- Wider blockchain adoption for tamper-proof verification.
- Decentralized identity (DID) models for learner-owned credentials.
- Credentialing in the metaverse.
🎯 Call To Action
- Not all platforms are created equally: choose your must haves
- Stay informed: stay abreast of the latest standards and innovations
- Start small: create a pilot project
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