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Credential Lab
IHELC Credential Lab supports institutions and learners in navigating the evolving ecosystem of short-form credentials, quality assurance, and workforce-focused learning.
The Challenges We’re Addressing
Learners need trusted credentials that support mobility and career growth.
Institutions need guidance to build quality learning pathways.
Employers need reliable information about credential quality and relevance.
Two Solutions
Quality Assurance / Endorsement: A voluntary review process for short-term credential providers and learning organizations.
Innovation Center: Resources and collaboration opportunities for institutions building future-ready learning systems.
Leadership Advisory Board
Guiding the future of quality credentials and innovation.
Meet the Advisory BoardQuality Assurance Design Team
Supporting standards for credential review and endorsement.
Meet the Quality TeamInnovation Center Design Team
Helping institutions explore new models of learning.
Meet the Innovation TeamPiloting the Endorsement
IHELC engaged with credential providers to test a quality assurance framework and support transparent, learner-centered recognition.
Special Thanks
IHELC extends appreciation to all institutional partners, design team members, and education leaders who contributed to this initiative.
Creation of IHELC’s Credential Lab
The Credential Lab was created to explore quality assurance for emerging credentials, improve transparency, and support innovation across higher education.