From Validation to Visibility: Building a Connected Skills Ecosystem with XCredit

This is an audio extracted from the webinar co-hosted by Edalex, Education Design Lab and Unicon Inc. where the panelists explore how XCredit created an interoperable ecosystem that validates skills and connects learners to careers.

What the webinar covered:

• The “Why” (Human Focus): Understand the Lab’s mission to validate existing skills and empower learners in the talent marketplace. Hear about the challenges faced by individuals whose skills aren’t always recognised by traditional credentials.
• The “How” (Human Focus): Discover the practical steps taken to establish an ecosystem where learners can take assessments, earn credentials and showcase their verified abilities on platforms like SmartResume.
• The Technology Behind the Magic (Technical Focus): Learn about the critical role of data interoperability and how Edalex’s Credentialate acts as the central nervous system, connecting various technologies to ensure a smooth learner experience and verifiable skill data.
• Lessons from the Field (Both Human & Technical): Gain valuable insights into the obstacles overcome, the successes achieved, and the key learnings from building this complex, multi-partner system.
• Real Learner Stories (Human Focus): Hear how individuals are leveraging the XCredit ecosystem to advance their careers and gain recognition for their diverse skills. 
• Answers to Your Questions: The panel will address questions posed by attendees. You can submit questions ahead of the webinar via email (further details in the confirmation email, sent after registering).

Panelists:

• Tara Laughlin, EdD – Director, Skills Development + Validation, Education Design Lab
• Mary Gwozdz – Software Architect, Unicon, Inc.
• Margo Griffith – Principal Skills Consultant, Edalex
• Dan McFadyen (Moderator) – Managing Director, Edalex

Recognised for Innovation:

The impactful work of the XCredit project has been recognised as a finalist in the prestigious Learning Impact Awards, awarded by 1EdTech.

Read the Press Release here: https://www.edalex.com/news/edl-xcredit-powered-by-credentialate-2025-learning-impact-awards/ 

Learn More:

Read the Use Case here: https://www.edalex.com/credentialate/use-cases/first-stackable-end-to-end-credentialing-integration-for-xcredit/ 

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