Get more students to enrol in your courses
Existing credential offerings do not outline skills against accomplished work nor are they issued in a “portable” manner. Certie works with institutions to enable the student or learner to relate achievements to employment prospects.
Challenges today
Current academic credentials are insufficient and poorly understood by employers, risking institutional credibility due to fraud.
Existing offerings are limited
Current offerings that show some sort of learning achievements are the degree certificate, Higher Education Achievements Report (HEAR) or the transcript. However, these show little information or insight on the actual learning outcomes and how these may relate to job opportunities.
Risk to reputation and trust
Education institutions are entrusted with the task of upholding their reputation and trustworthiness. The risk of degree or credential fraud threatens the credibility of the institution and the trust placed in its graduates by employers (or other institutions that need to admit these individuals).
Student-friendly digital tools
Education institutions, and especially universities, face pressure to offer more user friendly/engaging tools to students that can help improve skills awareness and employability. Graduates in our interviews have voiced dissatisfaction with their degrees as a result of not being able to find jobs.
Our solution
Our solution provides secure, portable digital credentials, reducing costs and streamlining verification. This boosts student engagement and satisfaction, attracting more enrollments and repeat students.
Create user-friendly digital credentials
- Digitization: the credentials are digitized by converting data into a structured format with cryptographic proof. This format often adheres to standards such as W3C’s Verifiable Credentials to ensure interoperability and security.
- Data security: strong encryption methods and data security protocols are applied to protect the credentials from tampering or unauthorized access. The security measures ensure the credentials' integrity and authenticity.
- Portable manner: the credentials are easy-to-read and portable so it is easy to track skills and achievements as well as selectively share with parties who require this for verification.
Reduce cost and improve efficiency
- Paperless process: the shift to digital credentials significantly reduces costs associated with printing, mailing, and storing paper-based documentation. Further, digital credentials are a more sustainable offering (i.e. saving trees).
- Reduced verification time (and cost): traditional verification processes are time-consuming and labour-intensive. Digital credentials with verifiable proofs automate and streamline this process, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
- More time for strategic matters: as time can be significantly saved on manual administrative processes, staff members will have more time for strategic matters that can drive more value to the institution.
Attract more students to enrol in your programs
- Improved engagement: get and keep students engaged throughout the academic/learning (and non-academic) journey while giving them something tangible (i.e. digital credentials) so they see the value of the learning they invest in.
- Get more students to come back: students that have an existing digital record are more likely to come back for other studies, and it is convenient to “stack up” their achievements within the same institution.
- Increased student satisfaction: enhanced offering to students leads to improved student satisfaction, and more importantly, it will attract students to apply (and increase revenue).
FAQ
What is Certie, and how can it benefit our university?
Certie is a cutting-edge platform that enables universities to issue digital credentials to their students. These digital credentials are tamper-proof, data secure and private. Certie benefits universities by helping them to improve student engagement, get more students to come back for their further studies/learnings, and increase student satisfaction.
How does Certie's platform work?
Certie's platform allows universities to securely digitize and issue academic (and professional) credentials; as well as to verify this. The platform conforms to GDPR and data privacy considerations. In other words, it provides universities with the tools to efficiently issue and manage credentials while enhancing their reputation.
Is Certie's platform compliant with data privacy regulations like GDPR?
Yes, Certie's platform is designed with data privacy in mind. It complies with regulations such as GDPR, ensuring secure management and sharing of student data. Universities can confidently use Certie's platform while adhering to data protection requirements.
How can Certie's platform reduce credential verification costs for our university?
By transitioning to digital credentials and utilizing Certie's verifiable proofs, universities can significantly reduce the costs associated with traditional verification methods as there will be no manual intervention required. This includes the elimination of printing and shipping, resulting in cost savings.
What level of support does Certie offer to universities in implementing its platform?
Certie provides dedicated support and resources to universities throughout the implementation process. Our team offers guidance, training, and assistance to ensure a smooth transition to digital credential management.
How can our university get started with Certie's platform?
To get started with Certie, simply reach out to our team via the provided contact information. We will guide your university through the onboarding process and help you harness the benefits of our platform.
How do we maintain control over the credential verification process?
Certie's platform empowers universities with control over the verification process. Institutions can manage and oversee the verification of their graduates' credentials (which provides insights that can help with strategic decision-making) while being data privacy compliant.
Are there any additional features or customizations available for universities on Certie's platform?
Yes, Certie offers additional features and customizations to meet the specific needs of universities. Our platform can be tailored to align with the unique requirements and branding of each institution.