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# Edalex

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## Posts
- [Edalex Expands its Consulting Practice with Skills-First Services](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-expands-its-consulting-practice-with-skills-first-services/): Edalex expanded advisory capability leveraging years of deep expertise in designing and delivering skills-first solutions.
- [Edalex celebrates 10 years of innovation, connecting learning, skills and evidence in the global EdTech ecosystem](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-celebrates-10-years-of-innovation-and-skills-first-impact/): Edalex celebrates 10 years of innovation and impact, marking a decade of advancing learner-centric, skills-first solutions. From stewarding openEQUELLA to launching Credentialate, openRSD and SkillsAware, the award-winning EdTech company has helped connect learning, skills and evidence while empowering educators, employers and learners worldwide.
- [WEBINAR RECORDING: The Learner Voice – Why Skills Visibility Matters](https://www.edalex.com/events/the-learner-voice-why-skills-visibility-matters-webinar/): In this webinar, the panelists move beyond technical acronyms to hear the most important perspective in the skills ecosystem: The Learners as they share about the "Aha!" moment of seeing their unseen skills finally verified and portable.
- [Edalex Celebrates Double Recognition at 2026 EdTech Cool Tool Awards: Credentialate Named Winner and SkillsAware a Finalist](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-double-recognition-2026-edtech-cool-tool-awards-credentialate-skillsaware/): Edalex has earned two honours at the 2026 EdTech Cool Tool Awards. Credentialate won in the Badging/Credentialing category, while SkillsAware was named a finalist in Professional Skills solutions, highlighting Edalex’s role in advancing a skills-first, data-driven ecosystem.
- [Navigating AI’s Impact on Education, Workforce, and the Future of Skills Recognition](https://www.edalex.com/video-interview-series/navigating-ais-impact-on-education-workforce-and-future-of-skills-recognition/): In this interview, Dan McFadyen and Ray Fleming dive into the future of AI in education and the workforce. They discuss why human skills like critical thinking are more vital than ever, the transition from degrees to skill-based credentials, and how organisations can move from simple productivity to transformative business models while prioritising human connection.
- [Learning Agents announces an exciting suite of technologies to revolutionize skills recognition in Canada](https://www.edalex.com/news/learning-agents-launches-canskills-revolutionary-skills-recognition-suite-in-canada/): Learning Agents, a leading Canadian company connecting skills performance with careers through the recognition power of digital credentials, today announced the launch of CanSkills.ca, a world-class suite of connected technologies to revolutionize evidence-backed skills recognition in Canada.
- [Skills for the Frontline: How Skills Visibility Addresses Equity](https://www.edalex.com/blog/skills-for-the-frontline-how-skills-visibility-addresses-equity/): Frontline workers build immense expertise on the job, yet their skills often remain invisible to employers. This recognition gap is a fundamental equity issue. Community colleges are bridging this gap by replacing manual silos with AI-powered skills recognition. Using SkillsAware to surface and validate hidden competencies through conversational AI and Credentialate to issue evidence-backed Personal Evidence Records (PERs), institutions can turn "invisible experience" into verifiable, portable assets. This accelerates economic mobility and ensures opportunity is based on what a worker can actually do.
- [Bridging the Gap: Industry Partnerships and Real-World Relevance in the Skills Economy](https://www.edalex.com/blog/bridging-the-gap-industry-partnerships-and-real-world-relevance-in-the-skills-economy/): The most powerful workforce programs are now in Community Colleges, built through deep industry co-creation that embeds hands-on labs and apprenticeships. This collaboration directly aligns learning with employment and high wages. The challenge is proving skill mastery. Edalex's Credentialate and SkillsAware create a skills transparency ecosystem, turning co-designed programs into verified, shareable Personal Evidence Records that employers trust, accelerating real-world results and local economic growth.
- [Community Colleges: America’s Indispensable Engine of the Skills-First Economy](https://www.edalex.com/blog/community-colleges-americas-indispensable-engine-of-the-skills-first-economy/): Community Colleges are America's indispensable workforce engine, rapidly filling the massive demand for middle-skill workers. In a skills-first economy, the challenge is making acquired competencies visible to employers. Edalex solves this by combining SkillsAware (AI-powered recognition and standards alignment) with Credentialate (verified, personalized digital credentials). This technological solution empowers Community Colleges to provide employers with trusted skills data, accelerating economic mobility and cementing the Community College advantage.
- [Skills Over Degrees: How Community Colleges Are Forging the New Currency of Opportunity](https://www.edalex.com/blog/skills-over-degrees-community-colleges-forging-new-currency-opportunity/): The world of work is shifting: skills are the new currency, replacing the traditional reliance on degrees. Community Colleges are leading this transformation, becoming flexible career launchpads that address the massive middle-skills gap. To succeed, institutions must make skills visible and portable. Edalex’s Credentialate and SkillsAware platforms help colleges align programs with industry needs, delivering rich Personal Evidence Records that give graduates an employer-friendly way to prove their value in the skills-first economy.
- [Edalex Achieves Historic Sixth Consecutive Placement in Prestigious HolonIQ Australia & New Zealand EdTech 50](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-holoniq-australia-new-zealand-edtech-50-2025/): Edalex has once again been named to the 2025 HolonIQ Australia & New Zealand EdTech 50, marking its sixth consecutive recognition for innovation and impact. This milestone highlights Edalex’s leadership in connecting learning, skills, and evidence - and its enduring role in shaping the future of education technology across the region.
- [WEBINAR RECORDING: Optimise Your My eQuals Badges – Go Deeper with Credentialate](https://www.edalex.com/events/webinar-optimise-my-equals-badges-with-credentialate/): The webinar explores how Credentialate transforms My eQuals badges into shareable, evidence-rich credentials that deliver real impact.
- [WEBINAR RECORDING – The Path to Impact at Scale – How TAFE Queensland Achieved a 62% Completion Rate with Microcredentials](https://www.edalex.com/events/tafe-queensland-microcredentials-impact-at-scale/): Watch the webinar recording where Tracey Singh (TAFE Queensland), Wendy Palmer, and Margo Griffith and Dan McFadyen (Edalex) explore how purpose-driven design, industry collaboration, and technology combined to deliver impact at scale through one of the most successful microcredential programs in recent history.
- [WEBINAR RECORDING – Beyond Grades: HSPA’s Innovative Path to Student Success with Collaborative Partners Canvas + Edalex](https://www.edalex.com/events/instructure-webinar-beyond-grades-student-success-hspa-canvas-edalex/): On 17 Sep, Gemma McLean, Regional Director for K–12 at Instructure (APAC), joined Margo Griffith from Edalex and Darren Ponman of Hunter School of the Performing Arts (HSPA) in a spotlight session - “Beyond Grades: HSPA’s Innovative Path to Student Success.” Together, they revealed how HSPA leverages Canvas and Edalex’s Learner Dashboard to transform mastery learning and digital credentials, providing students with verified, lifelong records of achievement.
- [HSPA Deputy Principal Darren Ponman named one of ‘The Best Educators in Australia Influencing Culture and Reform’ by The Educator](https://www.edalex.com/news/darren-ponman-best-educators-australia-2025/): Edalex congratulates Darren Ponman, Deputy Principal of Hunter School of the Performing Arts (HSPA), on being named one of The Educator’s Best Educators in Australia Influencing Culture and Reform 2025. Recognised for his visionary leadership, Ponman has pioneered a school-wide mastery learning system, the co-designed Learner Dashboard, and innovative AI tools—transforming education with transparency, technology, and a future-focused approach.
- [From Badges to Trust: The Future of Learning and Unlocking Potential with Open Recognition](https://www.edalex.com/video-interview-series/from-badges-to-trust-unlocking-potential-with-open-recognition/): In this interview, Dan McFadyen and Don Presant discuss open recognition, evolving from digital badges to broader trust systems. Don highlights open recognition's importance in validating learning, performance, and community involvement. He explains how it encapsulates stories in badges, unlocking opportunities in careers and learning. They delve into how Learning Agents assists organisations in deploying digital credentials, helping to overcome challenges by providing flexible recognition frameworks. The conversation also touches on the difficulty of assessing "durable skills" and the potential of platforms like SkillsAware to assist individuals in articulating their capabilities.
- [Elevating Your Digital Badges: Why My eQuals Users Need Credentialate](https://www.edalex.com/blog/elevating-your-digital-badges-why-my-equals-users-need-credentialate/): Credentialate enhances My eQuals Badges with verifiable skills, dynamic evidence, industry alignment, and automated workflows. Through the Personal Evidence Record, institutions can deliver richer, more meaningful digital badges that clearly articulate learner achievement.
- [Edalex partners with Learning Agents to enhance digital credentialing with Credentialate CanCred integration](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-learning-agents-partner-credentialing-cancred/): Edalex and Learning Agents partner to integrate Credentialate with CanCred Factory, enhancing digital credentialing with secure, customisable Open Badges.
- [WEBINAR RECORDING – From Validation to Visibility: Building a Connected Skills Ecosystem with XCredit](https://www.edalex.com/events/from-validation-to-visibility-connected-skills-ecosystem-xcredit/): Watch on-demand 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.
- [A Comprehensive Guide to Competency-Based Education (CBE)](https://www.edalex.com/guides/comprehensive-guide-to-competency-based-education/): Competency-Based Education (CBE) is reshaping the educational landscape by prioritising skill mastery over time spent in the classroom. As the demand for adaptable, work-ready graduates grows, CBE offers flexible, learner-centric pathways that prepare individuals for the modern job market. This in-depth Credentialate guide explores: What is competency-based education and how does it differ from traditional learning models? What benefits does CBE offer learners and institutions? How do employers view CBE graduates and their skill sets? What role does technology play in enabling and scaling CBE? And what does the future hold for competency-based education and lifelong learning?
- [Education Design Lab’s XCredit, powered by Credentialate, named finalist in prestigious 2025 Learning Impact Awards from 1EdTech](https://www.edalex.com/news/edl-xcredit-powered-by-credentialate-2025-learning-impact-awards/): Education Design Lab’s XCredit has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2025 Learning Impact Awards by 1EdTech. Developed through a collaborative effort between Education Design Lab, Edalex, SmartResume, Unicon, and Muzzy Lane, XCredit represents an innovative, scalable solution for validating real-world skills and empowering learners through interoperable credentialing.
- [WEBINAR RECORDING: Unlock Job Growth – Community Colleges as Catalysts for Manufacturing Workforce Development](https://www.edalex.com/events/unlock-job-growth-community-colleges-as-catalysts-for-manufacturing-workforce-development/): Watch Edalex's on-demand webinar about the strategic role of community colleges in driving job growth through targeted manufacturing skills development
- [Skills Imperative – Part 2: Are You Missing Out on Big Opportunities?](https://www.edalex.com/blog/skills-imperative-are-you-missing-out-on-big-opportunities/): Evidence-backed skills recognition doesn’t just reduce risk - it unlocks powerful opportunities. From boosting retention to attracting lifelong learners and expanding into transnational education, institutions that validate and showcase learner competencies are seeing real impact. Learn how Credentialate and SkillsAware provide the infrastructure and tools to deliver, recognise, and scale skills-based learning across diverse learner groups.
- [Skills Imperative – Part 1: Are You Risking Irrelevance?](https://www.edalex.com/blog/skills-imperative-pt1-are-you-risking-irrelevance/): The value of a traditional degree is under scrutiny as learners seek direct pathways to employment. Institutions that resist skills recognition face shrinking enrolments, reputational damage, and lost market opportunities. AI may help, but it can't replace the human expertise needed to define and validate real-world skills. Without action, the cost of doing nothing will only grow. Is your university ready to adapt—or at risk of being left behind?
- [Edalex announces Canadian partnership with Learning Agents, expanding global reach](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-announces-canadian-partnership-with-learning-agents/): Edalex's new partnership with Learning Agents, a Canadian company led by Don Presant marks a significant step in Edalex's expansion into the Canadian market and further strengthens the global reach of its Credentialate, openRSD platforms and their SkillsAware service.
- [Edalex webinar addresses the skills emergency with expert panel exploring how Community Colleges can respond using tech](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-webinar-addressing-skills-emergency-with-expert-panel-from-community-colleges/): Edalex, a software development company that connects learning, skills, and evidence, recently hosted an engaging cross-sector webinar, “Skills Emergency: How Community Colleges Can Respond Leveraging Tech.” Moderated by Dan McFadyen, Managing Director of Edalex, the session explored the crucial role of community colleges in addressing the growing skills gap and how technology can empower them in this mission.
- [WEBINAR RECORDING: Skills Emergency – How Community Colleges Can Respond Leveraging Tech](https://www.edalex.com/events/webinar-skills-emergency-how-community-colleges-can-respond-leveraging-tech/): Held on 23 April 2025, this webinar explores how a state government, industry, and learners are impacted by the rise of skills and ways in which Community Colleges can respond to the looming skills emergency leveraging technology.
- [openEQUELLA 2025.1 release includes attachment accessibility, OIDC improvements and dependency upgrades](https://www.edalex.com/news/openequella-2025-1-release/): Congratulations to the openEQUELLA community on the 2025.1 release! Our latest release includes enhancements to the accessibility of attachment embed codes and URLs, improvements to the OIDC integrations and other enhancements
- [Edalex recognised as finalist in two categories at the 2025 EdTech Awards](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-recognised-finalist-at-2025-edtech-awards/): Edalex has, for the second year in a row - won the Badging/Credentialing Solution Award for Credentialate, and placed as a finalist in the Skills Solution (a.k.a. 21st-Century Skills) category for openRSD in the 2024 EdTech Cool Tool Awards.
- [Community Colleges – Now, Tomorrow, and Into a Skills-Based Future](https://www.edalex.com/guides/community-colleges-now-tomorrow-into-skills-based-future/): Community colleges have long served as vital hubs for accessible education and workforce development. Adapting to the evolving job market, they are increasingly embracing skills-based learning. This shift prioritises practical skills and industry alignment, preparing learners for a future where skills are paramount. In this information-rich Credentialate guide, we explore: How are community colleges adapting to skills-based learning? What role do CTE programs play in this adaptation? How do community colleges address the skills gap? What is the significance of micro and macro industry alignment? How are community colleges facilitating tech enablement of learners? What is the future of community colleges in a skills-based ecosystem?
- [Tools That Empower Learner-Centric Skills Recognition](https://www.edalex.com/blog/tools-that-empower-learner-centric-skills-recognition/): Empowering a learner-centric approach requires robust systems to make skills visible and transferable. Traditional LMS and badge agents have limitations, necessitating advanced solutions like Credentialate and openRSD. These tools create essential "data plumbing," bridging learning, skills frameworks, and employer needs. AI further enhances this by analysing curricula to extract and align skills, ensuring a seamless education-to-employment transition.
- [openEQUELLA 2024.2 released with focus on support for OpenID Connect (OIDC), accessibility improvements and dependency upgrades](https://www.edalex.com/news/openequella-2024-2-released-with-focus-on-support-for-openid-connect-oidc-accessibility-improvements-and-dependency-upgrades/): Congratulations to the openEQUELLA community on the 2024.2 release! Our latest release focuses on the implementation of support for OpenID Connect (OIDC) integrations with the following Identity Providers (IdPs):
- [How Technology Can Help Unlock Human Potential](https://www.edalex.com/blog/how-technology-can-help-unlock-human-potential/): Technology plays a crucial role in helping people reach their full potential. By shifting from traditional, course-based education to skills-based learning, learners can showcase skills rather than just grades. At Edalex, we believe technology is the key to unlocking human potential, enabling learners to effectively communicate their skills to employers. As education evolves, embracing digital tools like Learner Evidence Records (LERs) will empower individuals to succeed in a dynamic job market.
- [The Ultimate Guide to the Portrait of A Graduate](https://www.edalex.com/guides/portrait-of-a-graduate/): The Portrait of a Graduate framework redefines education by focusing on the holistic development of learners. Moving beyond grades, it emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and resilience - skills vital for life and work. Backed by digital credentials, Portrait of a Gradudate showcases achievements, aligning education with community needs and real-world readiness. In this information-rich Credentialate Guide, we ask: What is the Portrait of a Graduate framework? What are the intentions behind the Portrait of a Graduate framework? What are the key components of a Portrait of a Graduate? How has the Portrait of a Graduate framework been implemented in real-world settings? What benefits does the Portrait of a Graduate approach provide for learners? How do digital credentialing solutions enhance the visibility of learner skills?
- [Why Must Students Wait for Graduation to Own Their Learning Credentials?](https://www.edalex.com/blog/why-must-students-wait-for-graduation-to-own-their-learning-credentials/): Why wait for graduation to own learning credentials? Recognising and credentialing skills as they’re learned empowers learners, fostering growth, resilience, and equitable access to opportunities in a dynamic world.
- [Unsticking the Messy Middle: Collaboration is Key in Unraveling Complex Challenges](https://www.edalex.com/blog/collaboration-is-key-in-unraveling-complex-challenges/): Collaboration is key to navigating the complexities of the skills-first movement. By fostering collaboration and embracing a holistic approach, we can create a future where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve their full potential.
- [Tackling Systemic Challenges in Education, Supporting the New Majority Learners and Lifelong Skilling](https://www.edalex.com/video-interview-series/tackling-education-challenges-supporting-new-majority-learners/): In this interview, Dan McFadyen, Managing Director of Edalex, and Bill Hughes, President and CEO of Education Design Lab explore the Lab's work to create a more inclusive and adaptable learning ecosystem. EDL focuses on "New Majority Learners" (or STARs) who are underserved by traditional education pathways. Their XCredit project validates skills acquired through alternative routes, making them recognisable and transferable. The discussion also covers the complexities of standardising skill recognition and the transformative potential of educational technology. EDL envisions a future where community colleges become "talent partners" for industry, fostering lifelong skilling opportunities, and ensuring that edtech supports all learners, particularly the New Majority.
- [SkillsAware announces its official launch and launch of AI-powered skills recognition service and consultancy](https://www.edalex.com/news/skillsaware-announces-official-launch-ai-powered-service-consultancy/): SkillsAware, an organisation delivering an AI-powered skills recognition service and consultancy, is thrilled to announce its official launch today, aiming to revolutionise skills discovery and recognition powered by AI. The SkillsAware launch reflects a collaboration between SkillsIQ, a skills-focused not-for-profit, Edalex, an award-winning EdTech and SkillsTech company and Dr Mark Keough, an Australian learning innovation pioneer. The new entity builds on decades of technology and skills expertise, to offer an AI-powered service that captures and maintains an evidence-based indicator of the many skills that individuals develop from formal and informal learning.
- [All Learning Counts: Recognising Lifelong Learning](https://www.edalex.com/blog/all-learning-counts-recognising-lifelong-learning/): All Learning Counts advocates for recognising all forms of learning—formal, informal, and non-formal—as essential to personal growth and employability. Tools like Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Personal Evidence Records (PERs), and AI-powered skills assessment are advancing skill validation beyond traditional resumes or transcripts. Embracing diverse experiences can bridge skills gaps, promote inclusivity, and support a future where every learning journey is valued, ensuring fairer access to opportunities.
- [Edalex recognised as a finalist in the 2024 GESS Education Awards](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-recognised-finalist-in-2024-gess-education-awards/): Edalex has been named a finalist in the 2024 GESS Education Awards in the Secondary Resource/Equipment Supplier of the Year category. This recognition highlights the company's excellence in providing innovative solutions for education. Winners will be announced at the 11th annual gala in Dubai on November 13, 2024. Dan McFadyen, Edalex's Managing Director, expressed pride in the team’s efforts and the recognition of their platforms, which continue to make a meaningful impact on education.
- [Data Mobility – Unlocking Skills Visibility](https://www.edalex.com/blog/data-mobility-unlocking-skills-visibility/): Data mobility in education allows educators to access a comprehensive view of learners' skills, enabling personalised learning experiences. It's not just about moving data, but making it accessible and actionable to benefit both learners and educators. This article explores the importance of data mobility, its impact on skills visibility, and the future it holds for education.
- [Lifelong Learning and Competency-Based Approaches for a Changing Workforce](https://www.edalex.com/guides/lifelong-learning-and-cbe-for-today-workforce/): Lifelong learning involves the continuous pursuit of knowledge throughout an individual’s life, extending beyond traditional educational settings. Competency-based education (CBE) focuses on mastering specific skills, regardless of the learning environment, allowing learners to progress at their own pace and acquire practical competencies for success. In this information-rich Credentialate Guide, we ask - What is lifelong learning’s role in today’s workforce? How does Competency-Based Education (CBE) differ from traditional education? Why are they important for organisations? What are the challenges in documenting skills acquired through lifelong learning? What strategies can educators use to foster lifelong learning?
- [Edalex announces launch of new self-paced guide ‘How to Recognise Skills in Your Curriculum’](https://www.edalex.com/news/launch-self-paced-guide-how-to-recognise-skills-in-your-curriculum/): Edalex, the company powering organisations’ single source of truth for skills, credentials and learning data, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new free Credentialate guide, "How to Recognise Skills in Your Curriculum." This self-paced, practical guide is designed to empower educators, instructional designers, and educational institutions with the tools and knowledge to effectively identify and map skills in their curriculum, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills recognition needed for success in today’s rapidly evolving skills-based job markets.
- [Edalex selected for a fifth consecutive placement in the HolonIQ ANZ EdTech 50 in 2024](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-selected-for-a-fifth-consecutive-placement-in-the-holoniq-anz-edtech-50-in-2024/): Edalex, a company that provides organisations with a single source of truth for skills and learning data, has been included in the HolonIQ 2024 ANZ EdTech 50 list for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition highlights Edalex's ongoing contributions to the education technology sector in Australia and New Zealand. The company's focus on skills-based solutions and integration of new technologies, such as gen AI, has solidified its position as a leader in the field.
- [HSPA recognised at Public Education Awards 2024 in Secretary’s Award for School Achievement for their Mastery Learning System](https://www.edalex.com/news/hspa-public-education-awards-2024-secretarys-award-school-achievement-mastery-learning-system/): Edalex congratulates the Hunter School of Performing Arts (HSPA) for winning the Secretary’s Award for School Achievement for their Mastery Learning System. Co-designed with Edalex and Learning Vault, this innovative system has been recognised both nationally and internationally. The award, presented by NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar PSM at Sydney Town Hall, highlights HSPA's dedication to enhancing learning experiences and fostering student achievement.
- [How Do We Provision Learners With Better Life-Ready Signals?](https://www.edalex.com/blog/how-to-provision-learners-with-better-life-ready-signals/): What happens to the average learner when they graduate from high school or a degree program? Their “real” learning often starts. Without proven skills and experience, they enter the workforce at entry-level jobs they may be overqualified for, or worse, they get passed up for positions they may be a great fit for. Not only do the learners lose, so do employers. So how can we provision learners with better life-ready signals, ones that employers and others can see, evaluate, and validate? It starts with the learner.
- [Why HBCUs Are Shifting Their Focus to Credential-as-You-Go Models](https://www.edalex.com/blog/why-hbcus-shifting-focus-to-credential-as-you-go/): The role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is both growing and changing for a number of reasons. But what does this mean to these colleges and learners? More importantly, what does it mean to employers and the employability of graduates? Let’s take a closer look at HBCUs and the impact from adding a focus on skills and credential-as-you-go models.
- [Edalex release AI-generated Rich Skill Descriptor (RSD) collections of the Australian Skills Classification (ASC) 3.0 system, with an eye towards a National Skills Taxonomy](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-release-ai-gen-rich-skill-descriptor-collections-of-australian-skills-classification-3-0/): Edalex has released over 270 rich skill descriptor (RSD) skill clusters, totalling 1,686 RSDs, on their openRSD platform, created through a GenAI project translating the Australian Skills Classification (ASC) into digital format, enhancing global access and interoperability of skills data for next-generation credentials.
- [WEBINAR RECORDING: How Community Colleges Can Address Skills Gaps, Make Invisible Data Visible and Increase Learner Agency](https://www.edalex.com/events/address-skills-gaps-community-colleges-webinar/): Held on 31 July, this informative and practical webinar shares a roadmap to skills visibility and recognition, and provide an overview of the technology solutions that can enable community colleges to act swiftly and at scale to address skills gaps.
- [openEQUELLA 2024.1 released – new search UI applied to hierarchy pages, LTI 1.3 integrations and more](https://www.edalex.com/news/openequella-2024-1-released/): Our latest release includes the application to the new UI to Hierarchies, custom username claim for LTI 1.3 integrations, as well as other enhancements. All assets relevant to the openEQUELLA 2024.1 release including download access and documentation can be found on the Edalex Online Documentation site (register for a free account).
- [Moving Beyond Grades: Why and How You Should Develop a Growth Mindset](https://www.edalex.com/blog/moving-beyond-grades-to-develop-a-growth-mindset/): Adopting a growth mindset early is crucial for learners of all ages, and education must shift from focusing on grades to emphasizing skills and growth to address future challenges, particularly in the K-12 environment. Fortunately, recent advancements in EdTech make this possible.
- [Edalex selected as a finalist in the ‘Competency-Based Innovation’ category of the 2024 Learning Impact Awards by 1EdTech](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-selected-finalist-in-learning-impact-awards-2024/): Edalex is thrilled to place as a finalist in the ‘Competency-Based Innovation’ category of the 2024 Learning Impact Awards, focusing on the ‘Deployment of a Learner Dashboard for Mastery Learning’ leveraging our Credentialate platform, which was co-developed with Learning Vault and with, and for, the Hunter School of the Performing Arts (HSPA).
- [Overcoming the Challenges to Skills-Based Hiring](https://www.edalex.com/blog/overcoming-the-challenges-to-skills-based-hiring/): Recent studies show that most employers, including government entities, are increasingly favoring skills-based hiring. In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving job market, skills have become paramount. However, despite this trend, reports, such as one conducted by the Burning Glass Institute, indicate that many HR personnel still predominantly rely on resumes and degrees when making hiring decisions. Unfortunately, the necessary systems to base hiring decisions on skills are often unavailable to them. Join us for a deep dive into the challenges employers face and explore the tech-enabled solutions available to help address these challenges.
- [Inside the Quest to Tame Gen AI to Benefit Education and Society](https://www.edalex.com/video-interview-series/inside-the-quest-to-tame-gen-ai-to-benefit-education-and-society/): In this interview, Dan McFadyen, Managing Director of Edalex, and Julian Ridden, Head of Growth for Australia at Quizizz delve into the role of AI in education. They discuss the potential benefits and risks of AI, emphasising the need for thoughtful integration in educational settings. They also highlight the importance of understanding the risks associated with AI, such as bias and data security. The conversation emphasises the need for caution in AI adoption and the importance of using AI to solve genuine problems in education. Overall, they express optimism about the future of AI, and its ability to enhance human experiences and education, while also acknowledging the need for proactive measures to adapt to technological advancements.
- [Edalex platforms declared winner and finalist for the second consecutive year in the 2024 EdTech Cool Tool Awards](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-platforms-declared-winner-and-finalist-for-second-consecutive-year-2024-edtech-cool-tool-awards/): Edalex has, for the second year in a row - won the Badging/Credentialing Solution Award for Credentialate, and placed as a finalist in the Skills Solution (a.k.a. 21st-Century Skills) category for openRSD in the 2024 EdTech Cool Tool Awards.
- [Edalex announce suite of services to help education institutions make the shift to skills](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-announce-suite-of-services-to-help-make-shift-to-skills/): Edalex is thrilled to announce a suite of services that will help education institutions and other organisations make the shift to skills.
- [21st-Century Skills – What They Are and Why They’re Important](https://www.edalex.com/guides/21st-century-skills-what-they-are-why-important/): We often hear the term, “21st-century skills.” However, it is not often clear exactly what that means and how it relates to things like employability, education, and hiring. As old jobs fall victim to automation and advancing technology, the need for transferrable skills and new knowledge and competencies has increased. In this information-rich Credentialate Guide, we examine the workplace needs of the global economy, 21st-century terms and definitions, what skills are important and how are they are taught and assessed.
- [Tech Enablement of Portrait of a Graduate is Already Here](https://www.edalex.com/blog/tech-enablement-of-portrait-of-a-graduate-is-already-here/): Tech enablement of learners has been acknowledged by the education community and others as a necessity for moving forward into the new skills-based hiring ecosystem for quite some time. The key is skills visibility. After all, what good is an employer focusing on hiring for skills if a candidate cannot prove what skills they have in a clear and verifiable way? Through the use of machine-readable data, combined with human inputs and organisational technology and infrastructure, educators, learners, and employers can access data about the learner’s progress and achievements 24/7. Discover the transformative power of the new tech-abled portrait of graduate.
- [Industry, educators and organisations leading the way in skills-based technology adoption](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-skills-based-technology-adoption-use-cases/): Edalex have published a range of new use cases, exemplifying how industry, educators and organisations are leading the way in skills-based technology adoption. These market leaders include EdTech developers, universities, K-12 schools and volunteer organisations, who each have taken action on preparing to participate in a skills-based future.
- [Towards a Skills-Based Marketplace: Revolutionising Skill Verification with a Digital Wallet](https://www.edalex.com/video-interview-series/towards-skills-based-marketplace-revolutionising-skill-verification-digital-wallet/): In this interview, Dan McFadyen, Managing Director of Edalex engages with Taylor Kendal, President of Learning Economy Foundation to explore LEF's initiatives, including LearnCard and the LearnCloud, aiming to revolutionise education and employment record infrastructure through open-source, interoperable systems a.k.a Digital Skill Wallet. Their conversation anticipates a future where individuals have greater control over their learning and employment agenda, fostering socio-economy mobility rebalancing and lifelong learning opportunities, while the LEF's vision extends to stewarding this infrastructure's widespread adoption and impact over the next five years and beyond.
- [WEBINAR RECORDING – Skills Wallet Solution Providing Students With Employment and Skills Progression Pathways](https://www.edalex.com/events/edalex-learning-vault-skills-wallet-webinar/): Watch Nicholas Robert Alderice, the CEO of Learning Vault, Margo Griffith, Principal Skills Consultant of Alex, and Darren Ponman, Principal of Hunter School of the Performing Arts (HSPA), as they delve into the journey of the Learner Dashboard solution from ideation to implementation.
- [Adult Education is Changing and Lifelong Learning is Coming Into Its Own](https://www.edalex.com/blog/evolving-adult-education-and-lifelong-learning/): Adult learning transforms from alternative to preferred pathway, embracing skills over degrees. Lifelong learning challenges outdated norms amid declining trust in higher education. What drives this shift? Digital credentials and employer-led programs emerge, but face obstacles in the four-year college system. As industries evolve, rapid reskilling and digital verifiable skills evidence become vital. How can you navigate this educational revolution? Let's start from community colleges and digital credentialing.
- [Future-Proofing Educational Strategies in the Era of CBE, GenAI, and Qualifications Beyond Degrees](https://www.edalex.com/video-interview-series/future-proofing-educational-strategies-in-the-era-of-cbe-genai-and-qualifications-beyond-degrees/): Dan McFadyen, Managing Director of Edalex and Kate Valenti, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Unicon Inc. explore the evolving education landscape as they delve into key aspects of Competency-Based Education (CBE), the integration of General Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), and the redefinition of qualifications beyond traditional degrees. The conversation is divided into 6 thought-provoking chapters, each shedding light on different aspects of their covered topics.
- [HSPA named a 5-Star Innovative School 2023 in The Educator report for Mastery Learning](https://www.edalex.com/news/hspa-named-5-star-innovative-school-2023-the-educator-report/): Edalex, the company powering organisations’ single source of truth for skills and learning data, enthusiastically congratulates the Hunter School of Performing Arts (HSPA) for being named one of the ‘5-Star Innovative Schools 2023’ by The Educator for their work around mastery learning, credentialing and Learner Dashboard innovations, which were co-designed with Edalex and Learning Vault using the Credentialate and openRSD platforms.
- [Open Skills, Open Credentials, Open Opportunities](https://www.edalex.com/blog/open-skills-open-credentials-open-opportunities/): The purpose of education in any form can really be boiled down to one thing: opportunities including personal improvement, career advancement, increased income levels, and increased levels of personal satisfaction. Skills-based education, hiring, and even the creation of job listings are the future. What does that opportunity look like?
- [Edalex named EdTech Provider of the Year at the 2023 Victorian International Education Awards](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-awarded-edtech-provider-of-the-year-at-2023-victorian-international-education-awards/): Edalex, the company powering organisations’ single source of truth for skills and learning data, is excited to announce that it has been awarded ‘EdTech Provider of the Year’ at the 2023 Victorian International Education Awards.
- [openRSD, the Rich Skill Descriptor (RSD) library from Edalex, integrated into Learning Vault credentialing platform](https://www.edalex.com/news/openrsd-integrated-into-learning-vault-digital-credentialing-platform/): Edalex, the company powering organisations’ single source of truth for skills and learning data, is pleased to announce the integration of openRSD rich skill descriptors (RSD) libraries into Learning Vault’s digital credentialing platform.
- [Tech Enablement of Next-Generation Learning](https://www.edalex.com/guides/tech-enablement-of-next-generation-learning/): There is an ongoing transformation of education towards a skills-focused and tech-enabled educational model. The learning community is shifting away from traditional four-year degrees, with major tech companies no longer requiring them and instead emphasising skills. In this information-rich Credentialate Guide, we ask - What is the Next-Generation Learning likely to look like? What are the challenges and opportunities associated with shifting to skills-based education? How can technology, such as digital credentials, be leveraged to create a more robust and accessible system for documenting and verifying skills and competencies? What role do community colleges, vocational education, and emerging technologies like AI play in the evolving education landscape.
- [Edalex secures a fourth consecutive placement in the HolonIQ ANZ EdTech 50 in 2023](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-secures-a-fourth-consecutive-placement-in-the-holoniq-anz-edtech-50-in-2023/): Edalex, the company powering organisations’ single source of truth for skills and learning data, is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the prestigious HolonIQ 2023 ANZ EdTech 50 list, marking the fourth consecutive year the company has been recognised by HolonIQ for its contributions to the Australia and New Zealand education technology landscape.
- [Edalex’s Credentialate platform named finalist in the prestigious Supes’ Choice Awards](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-credentialate-named-supes-choice-awards-finalist/): Edalex, the company powering organizations’ single source of truth for skills and learning data, is thrilled to announce that its innovative Credentialate platform has been recognised as a finalist in the College and Career Readiness Solution category of the prestigious Supes’ Choice Awards. The Supes’ Choice Awards, presented by the Institute for Education Innovation, celebrates exceptional contributions to the field of education technology that are making a positive impact in K-12 and higher education settings.
- [Edalex announces significant enhancements to their Credentialate platform](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-announces-significant-enhancements-to-their-credentialate-platform/): Edalex, the company powering organisations’ single source of truth for skills and learning data announces the release of significant enhancements to their Credentialate platform that includes built-in digital credential agent capabilities, a learner dashboard, and a WC3-compliant digital backpack. These enhancements ensure that Credentialate offers a never-before-seen end-to-end solution for skills-focused providers.
- [Community Colleges: Stacking Credentials as a Bridge to Higher Education](https://www.edalex.com/blog/community-colleges-stacking-credentials-as-a-bridge-to-higher-education/): Community colleges traditionally were created to address the population of learners who pursued two-year degree programs, which often led to transferring into a four-year university degree. However, as global skills gaps have increased, the need to shift from a traditional student demographic and outcome, to one that meets the needs of lifelong learners seeking to re-skill or upskill to stay relevant, has become critical. Lack of funding and infrastructure created challenges for many community colleges seeking to pivot to meet this new demand.
- [Edalex named Outstanding EdTech Provider finalist in the Victorian International Education Awards 2023](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-named-outstanding-edtech-provider-finalist-in-the-victorian-international-education-awards-2023/): Edalex, the EdTech company powering organisations’ single source of truth for skills and learning data, is thrilled to announce its selection as a finalist in the Outstanding EdTech Provider category in the prestigious Victorian International Education Awards 2023. The Victorian International Education Awards serve as a platform to highlight and acknowledge the remarkable efforts of Victoria's international students, alumni, educational institutions and EdTech providers. These entities play a pivotal role in advancing international education both within the state and on a global scale.
- [Release announcement – openEQUELLA 2023.1](https://www.edalex.com/news/openequella-2023-1-released/): Edalex is pleased to announce the release of openEQUELLA 2023.1, the latest version of the open source platform.
- [The Next Generation Learner: How to Deliver Visibility, Mobility and Personalisation](https://www.edalex.com/blog/next-generation-learner-visibility-mobility-personalisation/): There’s been a pretty constant and repeated refrain that we need reform and innovation in education to create a more equitable and inclusive learning and employment system. And it’s been believed for about the same amount of time that we will need technology to enable scale, trust and security. 
- [Empowering Youth for Future Success by Seamless School-to-Work Transitions and Equitable Education](https://www.edalex.com/video-interview-series/empowering-youth-for-future-success-by-seamless-school-to-work-transitions-and-equitable-education/): Dan McFadyen, Managing Director at Edalex speaks with Will Stubley, Co-CEO/Co-Founder of Year13, where they delve into the critical issues surrounding education and employment for young people in Australia and across the globe. The conversation is divided into 7 thought-provoking chapters, each shedding light on different aspects of the educational landscape.
- [Revolutionising Learning for Lifelong Growth and Success: The Power of Competency-Based Education](https://www.edalex.com/video-interview-series/revolutionising-learning-for-lifelong-growth-and-success-the-power-of-competency-based-education/): Dan McFadyen, Managing Director at Edalex speaks with Dr. Charla Long, President of the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN) where they cover various aspects of competency-based education (CBE) and its future impact. Overall, the interview provides insights into the revolutionary nature of CBE and its potential to revolutionise learning for lifelong success.
- [WEBCAST RECORDING – Powering Skills and Learning Data through Innovative and Meaningful Digital Badging Technologies](https://www.edalex.com/events/digital-badge-academy-8th-webcast-powering-skills-data-via-digital-badging-tech/): Duration - 50 Minutes
- [How to Get Skills From Your Curriculum to a Digital Wallet](https://www.edalex.com/blog/skills-from-your-curriculum-digital-wallet/): Making the shift to skills starts with a process that many find challenging: surfacing skills that are actually taught and learned through existing courses, and making them visible to educators, learners, and employers. For that to happen we need to move from conceptual discussions to the realm of practical application.
- [Edalex rich skill descriptor (RSD) library, openRSD, integrated in new Muzzy Lane release of AI-driven SkillBuild platform](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-rich-skill-descriptor-rsd-library-openrsd-integrated-new-muzzy-lane-release-ai-driven-skillbuild-platform/): Edalex, the company powering your single source of truth for skills and learning data and Muzzy Lane, a company helping educational institutions and companies identify and deal with the skills gap in the workplace through the use of simulations, announce the integration of openRSD rich skill descriptor (RSD) libraries in Muzzy Lane’s release of their AI-driven SkillBuild platform.
- [Research Whitepaper: Digital Micro-Credential Efficacy and Impact on Learner Confidence](https://www.edalex.com/whitepapers/research-whitepaper-digital-micro-credential-efficacy-and-impact-on-learner-confidence/): This Research Whitepaper details the findings of a research study conducted in 2022 over a six-month period, in collaboration with a group of international cross-sector partners, as part of a Global Victoria EdTech Innovation Alliance initiative. The research results show that learners readily embraced the more detailed information included in the credential - such as a detailed description of the credential components, how learners were assessed, and the links out to Rich Skill Descriptors (RSDs) that provided job market context. Credentialate’s Personal Evidence Record gave learners next-level understanding of what they had learnt and how they could apply it in their careers.
- [Edalex wins Badging/Credentialing Solution Award and selected as finalist in the Skills Solution category in The EdTech Awards 2023](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-wins-badging-credentialing-solution-award-finalist-skills-solution-edtech-awards-2023/): Edalex, the company powering your single source of truth for skills and learning data, has won the EdTech Badging/Credentialing Solution Award in The EdTech Awards 2023 for Credentialate, its Credential Evidence Platform. Edalex’s openRSD platform was also announced as a finalist in the Skills Solution (a.k.a. 21st-Century Skills) category. The EdTech Awards by EdTech Digest recognise people and organisations for outstanding contributions in transforming education through technology to enrich the lives of learners everywhere. Celebrating its 13th year, the US-based program is the world's largest recognition program for education technology, recognising the biggest names in edtech - and those who soon will be. 
- [Edalex and The Bean Centre release Skills Meet-Up Discussion Paper: Towards a Roadmap for the Emerging Skills Ecosystem in Australia](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-and-the-bean-centre-release-skills-meet-up-discussion-paper/): Edalex, the EdTech company powering your single source of truth for skills and learning data, and The Bean Centre, the company on a mission to create a future that works, announce the release of a discussion paper that presents the key themes and discussion points from skills leaders and practitioners and provides recommendations to four stakeholder groups. The paper summarises the findings from a series of Skills Meet-ups that enabled participants to build cross-sector connections, hear from policymakers and explore practical avenues to closing the skills gap in Australia.
- [Skills Meet-Up Discussion Paper: Towards A Roadmap For The Emerging Skills Ecosystem In Australia](https://www.edalex.com/whitepapers/skills-meet-up-discussion-paper/): The Skills Meet-Ups were designed to create an avenue for conversation at the grassroots to policy making level. Stakeholders identified the need to share their practical experiences, seek answers from like-minded colleagues and explore the wicked problems around the skills gap and the future of work with those invested in forging change. The information presented in the Skills Meet-Up Discussion Paper is a distillation of those events with some additional elements to provide context and background information.
- [SESSION RECORDING: K-12 Mastery-Based Digital Learner Profile at Australian High School](https://www.edalex.com/events/k-12-mastery-based-digital-learner-profile-australian-high-school/): 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM CT
- [How to Get Ahead in Higher Ed – Digital Strategies, Skills-Based Learning and Learner-Centricity Key](https://www.edalex.com/video-interview-series/how-to-get-ahead-in-higher-ed-digital-strategies-skills-based-learning-and-learner-centricity-key/): Dan McFadyen, Managing Director at Edalex speaks with Ryan O'Hare, CEO and Founder of Keypath Education (Australia and Asia-Pacific) where they discuss how to get ahead in Higher Education by challenging assumptions, focusing on digital strategies, embracing skills-based learning, catering to lifelong learners (the new majority) and being learner-centric.
- [How Personal Evidence Paints the Full Picture for Educators, Learners and Employers](https://www.edalex.com/blog/how-personal-evidence-paints-the-full-picture-for-educators-learners-and-employers/): Personal evidence and the skills they recognise are game changers for learners to earners and those seeking to progress their careers. But the greatest benefit by far, is that they provide a fuller picture to educators, learners and employers, in a way that is transparent, contextualised and relevant. Let’s look at why personal evidence is on the rise and its impacts on the stakeholders of the skills ecosystem.
- [Edalex announces Learning Vault partnership – two Australian companies with a common vision for developing innovative EdTech](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-announces-learning-vault-partnership/): Edalex, the EdTech company powering your single source of truth for skills and learning data, is excited to announce an integration and development partnership with Learning Vault, a company designed to enable educational experiences consistently throughout a person's lifetime. By leveraging each other's technologies in open collaboration, the partnership has been able to speed the development of innovative EdTech and integrate with each other's platforms deeply.
- [Edalex announces Credentialate Provisional Evidence Records that recognise progression towards mastery and Personal Evidence Record redesign](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-announces-credentialate-provisional-evidence-record-and-evidence-record-new-design/): Edalex, the EdTech company powering your single source of truth for skills and learning data is excited to announce updates to the design and functionality available in its Credentialate platform: in partnership with Learning Vault, the ability to recognise progression towards mastery through Provisional Evidence Records, and a redesign of their Personal Evidence Record, which includes the introduction of greater labour market context. These enhancements extend the usability of the platform and provide greater value to learners, with the ultimate goal of increasing learner agency and participation within the skills ecosystem.
- [Edalex announces Credentialate Alliance research results – 76% of learners more confident in expressing skills](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-announce-credentialate-alliance-research-results-76-of-learners-more-confident-in-expressing-skills/): Edalex, the EdTech company powering your single source of truth for skills and learning data, is thrilled to release the results of their Edalex Credentialate Alliance research project and share key findings, outcomes and future implications - including that 76% of learners are more confident speaking about their skills after receiving a personal evidence record
- [Edalex – An Inaugural Member of the XCredit Skills Validation Network by Education Design Lab](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-an-inaugural-member-of-the-xcredit-skills-validation-network-by-education-design-lab/): Edalex are one of 12 inaugural members of the XCredit Skills Validation Network, launched on 19 January 2023 by the Education Design Lab to empower individuals who are STARs.
- [Strategies to Increase the Velocity and Volume of Learners’ Skills](https://www.edalex.com/blog/strategies-to-increase-the-velocity-and-volume-of-learners-skills/): Skills-based learning has developed beyond a conversation and has become the focus of many learning institutions from higher education to community colleges, career-specific educators, internal company training, and more. Why?
- [WEBINAR RECORDING: Stackable Micro-Credentials – Industry Perspective](https://www.edalex.com/events/nelc-session-recording-stackable-micro-credentials-industry-perspective/): Duration - 90 Minutes
- [WEBINAR RECORDING: Stackable Micro-Credentials in K-12 and Higher Education](https://www.edalex.com/events/nelc-session-recording-stackable-micro-credentials-in-k-12-and-higher-education/): Duration - 90 Minutes
- [Equity in Education – Economic Mobility Through Alternative Credentials](https://www.edalex.com/blog/equity-in-education-economic-mobility-through-alternative-credentials/): When we talk about education, we often describe it as a tool for economic mobility. We tell high school kids to go to college, get a degree, and that is the path to a good career. For adult learners, we advocate that they go back to school, finish that degree, get a master's or a doctorate - easy ways to “get ahead” and enhance their ability to move forward in their careers.
- [Edalex selected for the HolonIQ 2022 ANZ EdTech 50](https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-selected-for-the-holoniq-2022-anz-edtech-50/): Edalex selected for the HolonIQ 2022 ANZ EdTech 50 - third year in a row Edalex recognised as one of the most promising EdTech startups in the region.
- [WEBINAR RECORDING: The Assessment Summit – Cultivating New Approaches to Assessment in Workplace L&D](https://www.edalex.com/events/the-assessment-summit/): Duration - 30 Minutes
- [How Standards and Interoperability Are Enabling Credential Curation, Dynamic Credentials and Learner Agency](https://www.edalex.com/video-interview-series/how-standards-and-interoperability-are-enabling-credential-curation-dynamic-credentials-and-learner-agency/): In this conversation style interview, Dan McFadyen and Nicholas Robert, Co-Founder and CEO of Learning Vault, explore how standards and interoperability are enabling credential curation, dynamic credentials and learner agency.
- [How Connecting Degrees to Careers Can Address the Decline in Degree Value](https://www.edalex.com/guides/how-connecting-degrees-to-careers-can-address-the-decline-in-degree-value/): Four-year degrees have seen a marked drop in enrolment and completion rates in recent years. Learners are critically weighing the value of full degrees against typically shorter, less expensive skills-based learning, to quickly develop high-demand workplace skills. The investment in time and money - with no guarantee of work at the end - and the rise of skills-based hiring among employers are some of the key factors contributing to the decline in the perceived value of traditional degrees. In this information-rich Credentialate Guide, we ask - How much has the education landscape changed? What are the factors impacting enrolments? Where are learners going instead? And how can educators bolster the perceived value of degrees by connecting them more directly to work?

## Pages
- [Edalexpo 2026 session videos](https://www.edalex.com/edalexpo-2026-session-videos/): Edalexpo 2026 provides an in-depth look at openEQUELLA 26.1, including new features, security enhancements, API improvements and the continued modernisation of the platform. The session also looks ahead to openEQUELLA 26.2 and beyond, with updates on the product roadmap and future development priorities.
- [Services](https://www.edalex.com/services/): Edalex helps organisations make the shift to a skills-first future through strategic consulting, skills mapping, Rich Skill Descriptor (RSD) training, skills framework development, micro-credential strategy, and implementation services. Our experts support every stage of your skills transformation journey.
- [Edalexpo 2025 session videos](https://www.edalex.com/edalexpo-2025-session-videos/): Held on Tuesday 18 November, Edalexpo 2025 brought together 90+ contributors, clients and developers to discuss all things openEQUELLA in 2025 and beyond.
- [Edalexpo 2025](https://www.edalex.com/edalexpo-2025/): As usual, Edalexpo 2025 will reoccur in a virtual format and will showcase new developments in openEQUELLA, as well as enable you to hear directly from other clients around the world who are using the platform.
- [Why Consultancy Matters](https://www.edalex.com/why-consultancy-matters/): Much of what makes Credentialate distinctive isn’t found in our product literature - not because it’s secret, but because the depth of its capabilities can’t be easily captured in a list of features. What truly sets Credentialate apart is how it enables institutions to translate complex learning data into meaningful, evidence-backed digital credentials, in ways that traditional learning platforms were never designed to do.
- [Edalex Community Colleges Events](https://www.edalex.com/community-colleges-webinars/): The date for the next event hasn't been set yet. Use the form below to stay up to date.
- [Homepage – 2025](https://www.edalex.com/): Our platforms connect data to unlock opportunity for learners and the workforce
- [Edalexpo 2024 session videos](https://www.edalex.com/edalexpo-2024-session-videos/): Held on Tuesday 19 November, Edalexpo 2024 brought together 90+ contributors, clients and developers to discuss all things openEQUELLA in 2024 and beyond, alongside the SkillsAware.
- [Edalex Podcast](https://www.edalex.com/edalex-podcast/): The Edalex Video Interview Series is now available in audio format!
- [Impact](https://www.edalex.com/about-us/impact/): Since 2019, the Queensland Cross Sector Microcredential Working Group, a group of K12, tertiary and public/private sector educators, have met in a community of practice. The goal of their work is to enable developmental conversations across the range of challenges and opportunities with which we are all grappling, to better understand and make sense of the ways in which microcredentials (and badges) might positively impact our educational contexts. More importantly, we are considering how microcredentials might be used to enhance and improve the learner journey across all sectors of the educational continuum for lifelong learning into industry and workplaces.
- [Edalexpo 2023 session videos](https://www.edalex.com/edalexpo-2023-session-videos/): Held on Tuesday 28 November, Edalexpo 2023 brought together 90+ contributors, clients and developers to discuss all things openEQUELLA in 2023 and beyond. 
- [Resources](https://www.edalex.com/resources/): Explore our broad range of resources, covering everything you need to know about skills, the skills ecosystem, digital credentials, digital badges, micro-credentials and more
- [Register Your Interest](https://www.edalex.com/skills-meet-up-register-your-interest/): Edalex and The Bean Centre are pleased to introduce an open forum for skills leaders and practitioners to meet, share ideas, address challenges and progress the Skills Ecosystem vision.
- [Download Edalex eBook – Lens on Educators, Credential Marketplace](https://www.edalex.com/stakeholders-modern-credential-marketplace-lens-on-educators/): The second stakeholder in our series puts a Lens on Educators. In this arc, we ask:
- [Download Edalex eBook: Lens on Learners, Modern Credential Marketplace](https://www.edalex.com/stakeholders-modern-credential-marketplace-lens-on-learners/): The first stakeholder in this series puts a Lens on Learners. We ask:
- [Download openEQUELLA Whitepaper](https://www.edalex.com/download-openequella-whitepaper/): Enter your details below to download
- [Download Edalex eBook – Untangling the Modern Credential Marketplace](https://www.edalex.com/untangling-modern-credential-marketplace/): This Edalex eBook seeks to untangle the modern credential marketplace by examining it from multiple perspectives, including:
- [Pre-Register Edalex eBook – Lens on Employers – Credential Marketplace](https://www.edalex.com/stakeholders-modern-credential-marketplace-lens-on-employers/): This series will focus on the key Stakeholders in the Modern Credential Marketplace - who they are, what drives them and what challenges and opportunities they face.
- [Council-For-Aid-To-Education-Cae](https://www.edalex.com/partners/council-for-aid-to-education-cae/): Experts in performance-based assessments
- [Cae-Authentic-Assessment-Options](https://www.edalex.com/partners/cae-authentic-assessment-options/): CAE’s CLA+ and CCRA+ are comprised of a 60-minute performance task and a 30-minute selected response section delivered online through CAE’s integrated Next Step platform. The assessments can be used in class, with remote proctoring, or any combination.  Assessments can be scheduled in as little as 2 weeks with results provided shortly after the assessments are completed.  Reports can be aggregated for grade, building and district reporting.
- [Thank you for booking a Credentialate appointment](https://www.edalex.com/thank-you-for-booking-a-credentialate-appointment/): Congratulations on taking your first step towards supercharging your skills and credentials .
- [Interfolio](https://www.edalex.com/partners/interfolio/): Interfolio serves as the single source of truth for validated data about academic staff and academic decisions - like hiring, research, and review - at your institution. It reduces the time academic staff spend on service, enabling an increased focus on teaching and research output and increased student satisfaction.
- [Glossary of skills terms](https://www.edalex.com/glossary-of-skills-terms/): Language matters - use this handy Glossary of Terms that defines language relevant to skills recognition, skills data, the skills ecosystem and more:
- [Insightful Resources](https://www.edalex.com/credentialate-insightful-resources/): Jobs and Skills Australia2026
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- [Edalex Update](https://www.edalex.com/edalex-update/): Thanks for your interest in Edalex Update - our all-in-one newsletter bringing you the latest insights and updates from across our platforms and company.
- [Partners](https://www.edalex.com/partners/): Learning Agents is an award winning company founded in 2000 to help individuals and organizations develop, recognize and connect skills with performance and careers through innovative learning technologies. Learning Agents was recognized with the 2013 PEARL Award for the Pursuit of Excellence in the Assessment and Recognition of prior Learning, by MPLAN, the Manitoba PLA Network and lifewide recognition of lifelong learning remains a top priority to this day.
- [Creating an Industry-Aligned Micro-Credentials Framework | IMS Global](https://www.edalex.com/creating-an-industry-aligned-micro-credentials-framework/): In this session, recorded at the 2021 IMS Global Digital Credentials Summit, the presenters discuss the development of a robust, industry-aligned and scalable micro-credentials framework for the Queensland State Technical and Further Education System (TAFE QLD).
- [Contact Us](https://www.edalex.com/contact-us/): CONTACT US Edalex Pty Ltd info@edalex.com 1800 EDALEX or 1800 332 539 5/39 Murray Street, Hobart TAS 7000 Support Portal
- [Support](https://www.edalex.com/support/): openEQUELLA is an open source digital repository that provides one platform to house your teaching and learning, research, media and library content.
- [Edalex | Work at Edalex](https://www.edalex.com/work-at-edalex/): Edalex Edalex is an award-winning software development company driving the transition to a learner-centric skills-first economy through its innovative platforms and services. Recognising the limitations of traditional education pathways in meeting today's rapidly evolving workforce needs, Edalex provides solutions that unlock and connect learning, skills and evidence. Our platforms, including CODiE award-winning openEQUELLA (the single source of truth for content), and openRSD (for standardised skills description data), empower individuals to showcase their full capabilities and enable educators to identify and provide evidence-backed recognition of the skills their learners need for employability
- [About Us](https://www.edalex.com/about-us/): Founded in 2016, Edalex develops technology solutions that extract hidden value from educational data to make it accessible and more meaningful.