Micro-Credentials

Verified digital badges that recognize your achievements and mastery within the Inquiry Institute community.

Inquiry Credentials

The Inquiry Institute issues verifiable digital credentials (micro-credentials) to recognize your completion of symposia, courses, and other structured learning experiences. Our credentials are built on open standards and can be independently verified, making them portable and recognized across platforms.

Standards & Verification

Open Badges Standard

Our credentials adhere to the Open Badges specification, an open technical standard developed by IMS Global Learning Consortium (now 1EdTech). This ensures your credentials are:

Machine-readable and verifiable
Portable across platforms and systems
Backed by cryptographic proof of issuance
Including rich metadata about your achievement

W3C Verifiable Credentials

For enhanced security and blockchain-based verification, we also support the W3C Verifiable Credentials standard. This allows you to:

Store credentials on blockchain for permanent, independent verification
Control your own credential data with self-sovereign identity
Share credentials selectively without revealing unnecessary information
Verify credentials without contacting the issuer

What You Get

Verifiable

Each credential includes a verification URL and cryptographic proof that can be independently verified by anyone.

Portable

Export and share your achievements across platforms, professional networks, and learning management systems.

Recognized

Built on industry standards (Open Badges, W3C VC) that are recognized by educational institutions and employers worldwide.

Earning Credentials

Credentials are automatically issued upon successful completion of:

Symposia: Complete all seven sessions and final project
Courses: Finish course requirements and assessments
Special Programs: Complete structured inquiry experiences

Each credential includes detailed metadata about what you learned, the skills you developed, and the evidence of your achievement.

Credential Catalog

Browse our catalog of available credentials to see what you can earn through Inquiry Institute programs. Each credential page includes detailed information about requirements, learning outcomes, and verification methods.

View Credential Catalog