DIGITAL QUALIFICATION
FRAMEWORK
Take your institute's certification capacity to the next level
Discover how DQF can help your organisation
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WHAT ARE DQF DIGITAL CREDENTIALS
DQF Digital Credentials are portable, secure digital statements issued under the Skillman umbrella that document a learner’s achievements. They cover a wide range of certifications—from diplomas and transcripts to various certificates—and are fully aligned with trusted EU frameworks such as EQF, ESCO, and diploma supplements.
DQF Digital Credentials are typically applied in formal, non-formal and informal learnings, in vocational education and training, university, industry, labour market and more
Portfolio
Allow tracking of learning, making learners maintain full control of their data and collect badges from multiple sources, online and offline, into a single backpack.
Issuing
Provide your learners with digital, portable, detailed credentials, improving their reputation and employability opportunities
Storage
Create your digital repositories, manage, publish, and store all distributed credentials
Sharing
Enhance your learners' experience by allowing them to access DQF to view, share, or validate their credentials directly with third parties.
Verification
Allow prospective employers and others to easily verify and understand your learners’ credentials using EQF standards and ESCO connections.
THE
DQF PILLARS
WHY SWITCH TO DQF CREDENTIALS
Enhanced Quality
DQF credentials leverage quality by implementing the EQF standard and driving the issuers to respect certification procedures
Portability and Accessibility
DQF credentials, unlike conventional paper-based certificates, can be effortlessly stored, shared, and accessed online.
Integration with Digital Systems
DQF credentials can seamlessly integrate with digital systems, such as online job portals, educational platforms, or professional networks.
Improved Verification Efficiency
DQF credentials can be verified online in real-time, saving time and effort for both individuals and organizations.
Credential Trust
A second-level accreditation seal for the EQF-Skillman.eu system is provided to enhance the issuers' reputation in building and issuing EU standard-compliant credentials.
Real-Time Updates and Validity
Updating or revoking DQF credentials in real-time ensures the accuracy, relevance, and up-to-date nature of the information.
WHO BENEFITS FROM DQF CREDENTIALS
Any organization that issues DQF digital badges
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No maintenance needs
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On-demand
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Trust and community standards
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Streamlined issuance processes
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Support and Training
Any organization that reads DQF digital badges
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Quicker access to candidate qualifications
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Reliability
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Streamlined verification processes
Any individual owner of a DQF badge
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Access to recorded achievements
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Visibility to potential employers
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Showcase specific skills and competencies
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Easy sharing across platforms
PROMOTED BY SKILLMAN.EU
The EQF digital badges are created, issued, and verified under the umbrella supervision of the Skillman.eu network, the transnational platform of Centres of Vocational Excellence for the emerging skills in Advanced Manufacturing.
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ISSUER AREA CREATION
Set up your dedicated issuer area to seamlessly manage and issue digital credentials.
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TECHNICAL GUIDES
Access comprehensive technical guides that empower you to take the first step in creating, managing, and awarding digital badges within your dedicated issuer area.
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