Case Study: Iowa State University boosts microcredential engagement with Accredible

Iowa State University issues 600+ badges with 85% engagement using Accredible

Iowa State University faced the challenge of decentralizing and formalizing its various microcredentialing efforts across campus. Many departments were issuing digital badges in a siloed, ad hoc manner without a defined standard, which risked diluting the value of the university's brand. To address this, they partnered with Accredible to build a centralized, high-quality digital credential program that would be meaningful to students, faculty, and employers.

With Accredible, Iowa State implemented a robust credentialing framework with strict quality standards and utilized features like Pathways to create structured learning journeys. The solution enabled the university to issue over 600 digital badges across 80+ microcredentials in its first year, achieving an 85% credential engagement rate and a 75% LinkedIn share rate. This partnership with Accredible helped students become more competitive job candidates by providing verified, easily shareable proof of their skills.

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