Microcredentials in POK: learning paths and advanced analytics
Microcredentials are digital certificates that validate specific skills or knowledge quickly, flexibly, securely, and verifiably on blockchain.
At POK, we promote microcredentials as a complement to digital credentials, offering institutions and companies a faster way to validate knowledge and competencies.
What are microcredentials?
Microcredentials are digital certificates that validate specific skills or knowledge acquired through a course, work experience, or learning path.
They differ from traditional credentials because:
They differ from traditional credentials because:
- They are faster to obtain.
- They cover specific competencies.
- They can be accumulated to achieve a higher-level certification.
Microcredentials in POK
At POK, we offer a complete ecosystem to create, manage, and issue microcredentials:
- Learning paths: allow chaining microcredentials into a learning journey, giving users a clear view of their progress.
- Advanced analytics: help institutions measure adoption, usage, and impact of microcredentials.
- Blockchain verification: each microcredential is immutable and publicly verifiable.
Digital credentials vs Microcredentials
| Aspect | Digital Credentials | Microcredentials |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Full programs, degrees, or broad certifications | Specific skills, modules, or targeted achievements |
| Duration | Generally permanent | Can be accumulative or complementary |
| Main use | Validate formal education or extensive certifications | Recognize agile learning and concrete competencies |
| Example | Digital university diploma | Certificate from a short programming course |
At POK, we recommend combining digital credentials and microcredentials to build a complete, verifiable, and flexible profile.
Why choose POK for microcredentials?
- Flexibility for institutions and companies.
- Simple and secure user experience.
- Learning paths + analytics in a single environment.
- Blockchain and IPFS support.
With POK, microcredentials become a powerful tool to demonstrate skills in academic and professional settings.
Frequently asked questions
POK (Proof of Knowledge) is a global platform designed to issue, manage, and verify digital credentials securely, interoperably, and scalably. It is intended for universities, training centers, companies, governments, and organizations seeking to certify academic or professional achievements with maximum reliability.
Unlike other providers, POK combines ease of use with compliance to the highest international standards: OpenBadge 3.0, W3C Verifiable Credentials, and European Learning Model. This ensures that issued credentials can be shared and verified anywhere in the world.
POK offers two modalities:
With over 1,000 institutions in America, Europe, and Asia, POK is the solution for those seeking to combine innovation, security, and flexibility in credential issuance.
Unlike other providers, POK combines ease of use with compliance to the highest international standards: OpenBadge 3.0, W3C Verifiable Credentials, and European Learning Model. This ensures that issued credentials can be shared and verified anywhere in the world.
POK offers two modalities:
- Free (Web2): unlimited digital credentials, without expiration, verifiable by link or QR code, without lock-in or hidden costs.
- NFT (Public Blockchain): credentials registered as unique tokens, with permanent traceability and decentralized verification.
With over 1,000 institutions in America, Europe, and Asia, POK is the solution for those seeking to combine innovation, security, and flexibility in credential issuance.
POK allows issuing diplomas, certificates, badges, and micro-credentials fully customized and compatible with major international standards.
This includes academic credentials, professional certifications, corporate recognitions, and specific course or program achievements.
Each issued credential can include metadata such as the recipient's name, issuance date, achievement description, criteria for obtaining it, and, if desired, additional evidence such as documents, photos, or videos.
The platform supports customizable visual formats with the institution’s logo, digital signature, and design tailored to brand identity.
Additionally, all issued credentials are verifiable online and, in the case of the NFT version, also on a public blockchain, ensuring their authenticity and permanence.
This includes academic credentials, professional certifications, corporate recognitions, and specific course or program achievements.
Each issued credential can include metadata such as the recipient's name, issuance date, achievement description, criteria for obtaining it, and, if desired, additional evidence such as documents, photos, or videos.
The platform supports customizable visual formats with the institution’s logo, digital signature, and design tailored to brand identity.
Additionally, all issued credentials are verifiable online and, in the case of the NFT version, also on a public blockchain, ensuring their authenticity and permanence.
Yes. POK includes a visual editor that allows tailoring each credential to the institutional or corporate image.
You can customize colors, fonts, backgrounds, logos, signatures, and information layout.
Additionally, you can define reusable templates to streamline mass issuance and maintain design consistency.
Customization is not only aesthetic: you can also include dynamic fields that are automatically filled with recipient, course, or certification data.
For NFT credentials, the visual design is combined with technical metadata on the blockchain, ensuring that the information displayed matches what is recorded on the network.
This means it not only looks good but is also backed by cryptographic security.
You can customize colors, fonts, backgrounds, logos, signatures, and information layout.
Additionally, you can define reusable templates to streamline mass issuance and maintain design consistency.
Customization is not only aesthetic: you can also include dynamic fields that are automatically filled with recipient, course, or certification data.
For NFT credentials, the visual design is combined with technical metadata on the blockchain, ensuring that the information displayed matches what is recorded on the network.
This means it not only looks good but is also backed by cryptographic security.