According to a study by the Florian Mantione Institute, 29% of applicants are claiming false diplomas or misleading qualifications. Faced with the scourge of false diplomas and following the recent vocational training reform, some French universities have turned to digital credentials to certify, dematerialize and deliver their learning and diplomas in a sustainable manner. What … Read more
ESDES Lyon Business School is the business and management school of UCLy, the Catholic University of Lyon. In 2021, in order to have a successful graduation ceremony despite the health context and campus closures, the business school innovates by choosing to issue 100% digital, tamper-proof diplomas via the BCdiploma blockchain authentication solution. Learn more about … Read more
This partnership is extending the scope of possibilities for higher education organizations to issue verified digital credentials to their learners. TORONTO and PARIS, September 22nd, 2021 − Modern Campus and BCdiploma are announcing a brand-new partnership that aims to connect BCdiploma’s digital credential platform with Modern Campus Destiny One, the leading student management system for … Read more
Digital credentials are one of the hottest topics in higher education today. The world’s leading universities are taking an interest in it and launching their blockchain authentification projects. But what benefits can you expect from a digital credentialing platform? Let’s take stock of the situation with Luc Jarry-Lacombe, co-founder and CEO of BCdiploma, the world’s … Read more
Blockchain technology is fueling as many promises as it raises concerns, yet a white paper published this summer urges public actors to embrace this technology that came to light in 2008. Interview with Perrine de Coëtlogon, head of a pioneering blockchain project at the University of Lille, Board Member at Open Education Global and French … Read more
Are you aware of open badge? They are digital certifications that you receive after completing an online course, taking part in an event or acquiring a professional skill at university. Open badges are a great way to recognize informal learning (outside of the traditional school system) and help graduates reach more opportunities in the professional … Read more
How can we know whether a document is real or fake? In today’s highly technological world, we must beware of fake or manipulated credentials or certifications, and implement standard verification practices. The rise of document falsification and diploma fraud, along with the democratization of blockchain, has led numerous companies and institutions to rethink their certification … Read more
In the last 20 years, online services have enabled individual users and organizations to perform different types of transactions such as banking, currency trading, etc. In these cases, the service provider has total control over user data. This is why in recent years, user data ownership and digital identity authentication have raised privacy and security … Read more
Blockchain plays a fundamental role in information verification. What is blockchain? It is a digital technology that allows secure and transparent storage and transmission of information. Every piece of data entered on the decentralized blockchain register can be viewed by all users of the network. Although the blockchain is currently used mainly as a trusted … Read more
Certifications, online courses, MOOCs, etc. Over the years, many skills development opportunities have emerged. Digital training tools, which are easy to access and often free, are an excellent solution for lifelong and post-training learning. One such tool is the Open Badge, which as its name suggests, is a form of digital credential that is “open” … Read more