City & Guilds celebrates one million digital credentials
As a leading global skills partner, City & Guilds is proud to announce it has surpassed issuing one million digital credentials.
For learners, the benefits of digital credentials are transformative. They offer instant access to qualifications, the ability to share achievements across social media and professional networks, and the security of blockchain verification. Digital credentials also provide detailed information about the skills and competencies gained, helping learners better articulate their capabilities to potential employers.
Since the launch of City & Guild’s digital credentials initiative in 2018, the organisation has witnessed an unprecedented transformation in how learners showcase their achievements and how employers verify candidates' qualifications. Digital credentials represent more than just a technological upgrade from paper certificate; they embody a complete reimagining of how skills and achievements are documented, shared, and validated in today's digital-first world.
With remote work becoming mainstream and digital portfolios increasingly central to professional development, the ability to instantly verify and share qualifications has never been more crucial. City & Guilds is pleased to have seen a 20% increase in learners sharing their digital credentials over the last year, with 59% of credentials shared in 2024.
‘Reaching one million digital credentials is more than just a number,' says Kirstie Donnelly, Chief Executive of City & Guilds. 'It represents one million opportunities for individuals to showcase their skills in a secure, verifiable way that meets the demands of our increasingly digital workplace. This milestone demonstrates the trust that learners, employers, and educational institutions place in our digital certification system.'
The achievement of one million credentials issued not only demonstrates the rapid adoption of digital certification but also reinforces City & Guilds position at the forefront of skills recognition and certification in the digital age.
For more information on City & Guilds digital credentials please visit Digital Credentials | City & Guilds