Credential Transparency Description Language Mapping Guidance

Release 20240223
This page displays the Credential Transparency Description Language schema in an object-oriented format. Below you will find every class for this schema, each with a thorough description and a list of properties for that class. Where applicable, properties that leverage concept schemes (controlled vocabularies) will also show the available concepts for those schemes.
The purpose of this page is to make it easier for your team to map your schema and your data (your classes and properties) to the CTDL classes and properties.
For an RDF-centric view of this schema, use the Terms page.
This page exists for the following schemas:

This is the primary schema of the Credential Engine.

Release ID: 20240223
Release Date: 2/23/2024

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Raw Schema
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Credential Engine Registry Profile of CTDL
This is the profile of CTDL used by the Credential Engine Registry.

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Classes for Credential Transparency Description Language:

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Organizations

Credential Types

Other Key Classes

Additional Classes

Academic Certificate

Description:
Credential awarded for successful completion of a formal education program, demonstrating requisite knowledge and skills.
Comment:
Formal education programs include academic, career, technical programs with defined completion requirements and often require approvals by provincial or federal government.
Status:
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Aggregate Data Profile

Description:
Resource containing summary statistical data.
Usage Note:
To express more complex data, use qdata:DataSetProfile.
Status:
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Alignment Map

Description:
An entity comprised of a set of alignment or mapping assertions between two existing entities such as mapping a certificate providing advanced standing to a degree.
Comment:
Alignment maps provide the means for parties to assert sets of alignments between already existing entities created by themselves or other parties--e.g., a 3rd party mapping of a learning resource owned by one party to a credential owned by another; or, mapping a military occupational experience or Military Occupational Specialty (MOS code) as advanced standing to a course or credential.
Status:
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Apprentice Certificate

Description:
Credential awarded at the Apprentice level for successful completion of an apprenticeship program in industry trades and professions.
Status:
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Assessment Component

Description:
Resource that identifies a direct, indirect, formative, and summative evaluation or estimation of the nature, ability, or quality of a resource, performance, or outcome of an action.
Comment:
Instances act as proxies or stand-ins for other resources in the context of a particular pathway so that relationships between them as components of that pathway can be stated without implying that the those relationships are true of the resources in other contexts.
Status:
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Assessment Profile

Description:
Entity that describes the key characteristics of an assessment for a credential.
Comment:
Characteristics described include, but are not limited to, processes for assessment development, maintenance, selection and evaluation as well as assessment examples.
Usage Note:
The ceterms:AssessmentProfile is intended for use in describing stand-alone assessments. Assessments that are a part of a learning opportunity associated with a credential should be described as part the ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile for that learning opportunity.
Status:
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Associate Degree

Description:
College/university award for students typically completing the first two years of full-time postsecondary school education.
Comment:
Equivalent to an award at UNESCO ISCED 2011, Level 5, and United States IPEDS Award Level 3.
Usage Note:
Use this class for types of Associate Degrees that are not covered by more specific subtypes.
Status:
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Associate of Applied Arts Degree

Description:
College/university award for students typically completing two years of full-time postsecondary school education in a technical, professional, or vocational program with an emphasis on direct employment in the arts and social sciences fields.
Comment:
Equivalent to an award at UNESCO ISCED 2011, Level 5, and United States IPEDS Award Level 3.
Usage Note:
Use the name property to capture local variations on what this class covers.
Status:
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Associate of Applied Science Degree

Description:
College/university award for students typically completing two years of full-time postsecondary school education in a technical, professional, or vocational program with an emphasis on direct employment in applied scientific and technological fields.
Comment:
Equivalent to an award at UNESCO ISCED 2011, Level 5, and United States IPEDS Award Level 3.
Usage Note:
Use the name property to capture local variations on what this class covers.
Status:
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Associate of Arts Degree

Description:
College/university award for students typically completing the first two years of full-time postsecondary school education with an emphasis in the liberal arts and sciences such as the humanities and social science fields.
Comment:
Equivalent to an award at UNESCO ISCED 2011, Level 5, and United States IPEDS Award Level 3.
Usage Note:
Use the name property to capture local variations on what this class covers.
Status:
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Associate of Science Degree

Description:
College/university award for students typically completing the first two years of full-time postsecondary school education with an emphasis in scientific and technical fields and professional fields of study.
Comment:
Equivalent to an award at UNESCO ISCED 2011, Level 5, and United States IPEDS Award Level 3.
Usage Note:
Use the name property to capture local variations on what this class covers.
Status:
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Bachelor's Degree

Description:
College/university award for students typically completing three to five years of education where course work and activities advance skills beyond those of the first one to two years of college/university study.
Comment:
Equivalent to an award at UNESCO ISCED 2011, Level 6, and United States IPEDS Award Level 5.
Usage Note:
Use for 5-year cooperative (work-study) programs. A cooperative plan provides for alternate class attendance and employment in business, industry, or government; thus, it allows students to combine actual work experience with their college studies. Also includes bachelor's degrees in which the normal 4 years of work are completed in 3 years.
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Bachelor of Arts Degree

Description:
College/university award for students typically completing three to five years of education where course work and activities advance skills beyond those of the first one to two years of college/university study, with an emphasis in the liberal arts and sciences such as the humanities and social science fields.
Comment:
Equivalent to an award at UNESCO ISCED 2011, Level 6, and United States IPEDS Award Level 5.
Usage Note:
Use the name property to capture local variations on what this class covers.
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Bachelor of Science Degree

Description:
College/university award for students typically completing three to five years of education where course work and activities advance skills beyond those of the first one to two years of college/university study, with an emphasis in scientific and technical fields and professional fields of study.
Comment:
Equivalent to an award at UNESCO ISCED 2011, Level 6, and United States IPEDS Award Level 5.
Usage Note:
Use the name property to capture local variations on what this class covers.
Status:
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Badge

Description:
Recognition designed to be displayed as a marker of accomplishment, activity, achievement, skill, interest, association, or identity.
Status:
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Basic Component

Description:
Resource that identifies a resource not otherwise covered by the enumerated PathwayComponent subclasses.
Comment:
Instances act as proxies or stand-ins for other resources in the context of a particular pathway so that relationships between them as components of that pathway can be stated without implying that the those relationships are true of the resources in other contexts.
Status:
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Basic Technical Certificate

Description:
Credential awarded at a postsecondary level for successful completion of a formal education program that is completed within one semester, demonstrating competencies within a specific occupational area, indicating job readiness.
Comment:
Typically equivalent to a United States IPEDS level 1a that specifies postsecondary certificates of less than 300 clock hours, or less than 9 semester or trimester credit hours, or less than 13 quarter credit hours.
Status:
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Certificate

Description:
Credential which designates participation in, completion of, or demonstration of requisite knowledge and skills for a formal academic or training program, an occupation, or non-formal learning.
Comment:
Distinct from degrees of higher education and typically non-renewable. For degrees of higher education use an appropriate type from the Degree hierarchy.
Status:
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Certificate of Completion

Description:
Credential that acknowledges completion of an assignment, training or other activity.
Comment:
A record of the activity may or may not exist, and the credential may or may not be designed as preparation for another resource such as a credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
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Certificate of Participation

Description:
Credential that acknowledges attendance and/or engagement in an activity.
Comment:
These certificates do not imply completion, or mastery of specific skills, or that a grade has been awarded, but recognize the individual's active participation with an activity. A record of the activity may or may not exist, and the credential may or may not be designed as preparation for another resource such as a credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
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Certification

Description:
Time-limited, revocable, renewable credential awarded by an authoritative body for demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform specific tasks or an occupation.
Comment:
Certifications can typically be revoked if not renewed, for a violation of a code of ethics (if applicable) or proven incompetence after due process. Description of revocation criteria for a specific Certification should be defined using Revocation Profile.
Status:
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Cocurricular Component

Description:
Resource that identifies an activity, program, or informal learning experience such as a civic or service activity that supplements and complements the curriculum.
Comment:
Instances act as proxies or stand-ins for other resources in the context of a particular pathway so that relationships between them as components of that pathway can be stated without implying that the those relationships are true of the resources in other contexts.
Status:
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Collection

Description:
Aggregation of related resources.
Status:
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Collection Component

Description:
Resource that is a proxy for the entities contained in or referenced by an external Collection, Framework, or other such list, or for the list itself.
Usage Note:
Completion or satisfaction of this Component entails completion or satisfaction of all members of the referenced list, unless otherwise indicated by Constraints or other relevant information.
Status:
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Collection Member

Description:
Provides information about the membership of a resource in a Collection.
Comment:
Instances act as proxies or stand-ins for other resources in the context of a particular collection so that the relationships between them and the collection can be stated without implying that those relationships are true in other contexts.
Usage Note:
The data recorded for a Collection Member should refer to the membership of the resource in a Collection.
Status:
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Competency Component

Description:
Resource that identifies a measurable or observable knowledge, skill, or ability necessary to successful performance of a person in a given context.
Comment:
Competency is broadly defined to include assertions of academic, professional, occupational, vocational and life goals, outcomes, and standards, however labeled. Instances act as proxies or stand-ins for other resources in the context of a particular pathway so that relationships between them as components of that pathway can be stated without implying that the those relationships are true of the resources in other contexts.
Status:
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Component Condition

Description:
Resource that describes what must be done to complete a PathwayComponent, or part thereof, as determined by the issuer of the Pathway.
Comment:
A ComponentCondition references a single RuleSet defining appropriate values fulfilling the condition.
Status:
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Condition Manifest

Description:
Set of constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements maintained at the organizational and/or sub-organizational level.
Comment:
These conditions are intended to be referenced by external entities such as individual credentials in order to facilitate the process of their description and to reduce unnecessary duplication of data applicable across an array of entities.
Status:
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Condition Profile

Description:
Entity describing a constraint, prerequisite, entry condition, or requirement.
Comment:
Constraints exist with credentials, learning opportunities, assessments and other entites to which they are subject during their lifecycles.
Status:
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Constraint

Description:
Resource that identifies the parameters defining a limitation or restriction applicable to candidate pathway components.
Status:
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Contact Point

Description:
Means of contacting an organization or its representative.
Comment:
For example, a public relations email address or phone number.
Status:
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Cost Manifest

Description:
Entity that describes a set of costs maintained at, and applicable across the organizational and/or sub-organizational level.
Comment:
Instances of these ceterms:CostManifest entities are intended to be referenced by other entities to augment the process of describing their costs.
Status:
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Cost Profile

Description:
Entity that describes direct costs one would incur if one were to pursue a credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or aspects thereof.
Status:
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Course

Description:
Single structured sequence of one or more educational activities that aims to develop a prescribed set of competencies of learners.
Comment:
Course is distinct from Program, which aggregates several courses.
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Course Component

Description:
Resource that identifies a structured sequence of one or more learning activities that aims to develop a prescribed set of knowledge, skill, or ability of learners.
Comment:
Instances act as proxies or stand-ins for other resources in the context of a particular pathway so that relationships between them as components of that pathway can be stated without implying that the those relationships are true of the resources in other contexts.
Status:
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Credential Alignment Object

Description:
Entity describing an affiliation or association between an entity such as a credential, learning opportunity or assessment and another entity in a structured framework such as a concept scheme, enumerated list, or competency framework.
Status:
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Credential Component

Description:
Resource that identifies another resource that describes qualification, achievement, personal or organizational quality, or aspect of an identity typically used to indicate suitability.
Comment:
The ceterms:Credential class is broadly defined to encompass credentials used across domains and communities of practice. Subclasses of ceterms:Credential as defined by Credential Engine (or other communities) should be referenced. Instances act as proxies or stand-ins for other resources in the context of a particular pathway so that relationships between them as components of that pathway can be stated without implying that the those relationships are true of the resources in other contexts.
Status:
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Credential Organization

Description:
Organization that plays one or more key roles in the lifecycle of a credential.
Usage Note:
For organizations that are not a Credential Organization or a QA Credential Organization, use ceterms:Organization.
Status:
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Degree

Description:
Academic credential conferred upon completion of a program or course of study, typically over multiple years at a college or university.
Status:
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Digital Badge

Description:
Badge offered in digital form.
Status:
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Diploma

Description:
Credential awarded by educational institutions for successful completion of a course of study or its equivalent.
Status:
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Doctoral Degree

Description:
Highest credential award for students who have completed both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree or their equivalent as well as independent research and/or a significant project or paper.
Comment:
Equivalent to UNESCO ISCED, Level 8 and United States IPEDS Award Levels 17, 18, and 19.
Usage Note:
Use the name property to capture local variations on what this class covers.
Status:
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Duration Profile

Description:
Entity describing the temporal aspects of a resource.
Comment:
Temporal aspects include exact, minimum, and maximum timeframes of an activity.
Status:
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Earnings Profile

Description:
Entity that describes earning and related statistical information for a given credential.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:AggregateDataProfile instead of this class is strongly recommended.
Status:
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Employment Outcome Profile

Description:
Entity that describes employment outcomes and related statistical information for a given credential.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:AggregateDataProfile instead of this class is strongly recommended.
Status:
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Extracurricular Component

Description:
Resource that identifies an activity, program, or informal learning experience that may be offered or provided by a school, college, or other organization that is not connected to a curriculum.
Comment:
Instances act as proxies or stand-ins for other resources in the context of a particular pathway so that relationships between them as components of that pathway can be stated without implying that the those relationships are true of the resources in other contexts.
Status:
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Financial Assistance Profile

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance that is offered or available.
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General Education Development (GED)

Description:
Credential awarded by examination that demonstrates that an individual has acquired secondary school-level academic skills.
Comment:
Equivalent to a secondary school diploma, based on passing a state- or province-selected examination such as GED, HiSET, or TASC; or to an award at UNESCO ISCED 2011 Levels 2 or 3.
Status:
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General Education Level 1 Certificate

Description:
Credential award at a postsecondary level for successful completion of general education courses that cover a broad range of foundational academic skills and takes less than 1 year.
Comment:
Can lead to a General Education Certificate Level 2 or a degree. Equivalent to a United States IPEDS Award Level 1b that specifies postsecondary certificates of 300-899 clock hours, or 9-29 semester or trimester credit hours, or 13-44 quarter credit hours.
Usage Note:
If the competencies are related to a specific subject area or occupational area use the Technical Level 1 or use a Higher Education Certificate.
Status:
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General Education Level 2 Certificate

Description:
Credential award at a postsecondary level for successful completion of general education courses that takes at least 1 year that cover a broad range of foundational academic skills and takes less than 2 years to complete.
Comment:
Can lead to a degree. Equivalent to a United States IPEDS Award Level 2 that specifies postsecondary certificates of at least 900 but less than 1,800 clock hours, or at least 30 but less than 60 semester or trimester credit hours, or at least 45 but less than 90 quarter credit hours.
Usage Note:
If the competencies are related to a specific subject area or occupational area use the Technical Level 2 or use a Higher Education Certificate.
Status:
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Geographic Coordinates

Description:
Geographic coordinates of a place or event including latitude and longitude as well as other locational information.
Status:
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Higher Education Level 1 Certificate

Description:
Credential awarded at the postsecondary level for successful completion of a formal higher education program that takes about one year in a specific subject.
Comment:
Typically equivalent to 60 ECTS Credits at Level 5 in the European Qualifications Framework.
Status:
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Higher Education Level 2 Certificate

Description:
Credential awarded at the postsecondary level for successful completion of a formal higher education program that takes about two years in a specific subject.
Comment:
Typically equivalent to 120 ECTS Credits at Level 5 in the European Qualifications Framework and the Short Cycle in the Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area.
Status:
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Holders Profile

Description:
Entity describing the count and related statistical information of holders of a given credential.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:AggregateDataProfile instead of this class is strongly recommended.
Status:
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Identifier Value

Description:
Means of identifying a resource, typically consisting of an alphanumeric token and a context or scheme from which that token originates.
Usage Note:
Where a formal identification system exists for the identifier, recommended best practice is to use a string conforming to that system.
Status:
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Job

Description:
Set of responsibilities based on work roles within an occupation as defined by an employer.
Comment:
Job describes an abstraction or template that specific job postings or openings could be instances of.
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Job Component

Description:
Resource that identifies a work position, employment, or occupation.
Comment:
Instances act as proxies or stand-ins for other resources in the context of a particular pathway so that relationships between them as components of that pathway can be stated without implying that the those relationships are true of the resources in other contexts.
Status:
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Journeyman Certificate

Description:
Credential awarded at the Journeyman level for successful completion of an apprenticeship program in industry trades and professions.
Status:
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Jurisdiction Profile

Description:
Geo-political information about applicable geographic areas and their exceptions.
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Learning Opportunity Profile

Description:
Entity describing an educational or training opportunity.
Comment:
Opportunities include formal and informal educational training programs and classes, apprenticeship or work experience programs, or other structured or unstructured experiences that serve as educational or training activities.
Status:
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Learning Program

Description:
Set of learning opportunities that leads to an outcome, usually a credential like a degree or certificate.
Status:
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License

Description:
Credential awarded by a government agency or other authorized organization that constitutes legal authority to do a specific job and/or utilize a specific item, system or infrastructure and are typically earned through some combination of degree or certificate attainment, certifications, assessments, work experience, and/or fees, and are time-limited and must be renewed periodically.
Status:
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Master Trade Certificate

Description:
Credential awarded at the Master level for demonstration of the highest level of skills and performance in industry trades and professions.
Status:
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Master's Degree

Description:
Credential awarded for a graduate level course of study where course work and activities advance skills beyond those of the bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
Comment:
Equivalent to an award at UNESCO ISCED 2011, Level 7, and United States IPEDS Award Level 7.
Status:
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Master of Arts Degree

Description:
Credential awarded for a graduate level course of study where course work and activities advance skills beyond those of the bachelor's degree or its equivalent, with an emphasis in the liberal arts and sciences such as the humanities and social science fields.
Comment:
Equivalent to an award at UNESCO ISCED 2011, Level 7, and United States IPEDS Award Level 7.
Usage Note:
Use the name property to capture local variations on what this class covers.
Status:
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Master of Science Degree

Description:
Credential awarded for a graduate level course of study where course work and activities advance skills beyond those of the bachelor's degree or its equivalent, with an emphasis in scientific and technical fields and professional fields of study.
Comment:
Equivalent to an award at UNESCO ISCED 2011, Level 7, and United States IPEDS Award Level 7.
Usage Note:
Use the name property to capture local variations on what this class covers.
Status:
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Micro-Credential

Description:
Credential that addresses a subset of field-specific knowledge, skills, or competencies; often developmental with relationships to other micro-credentials and field credentials.
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Multi Component

Description:
Resource that is a proxy for multiple entities.
Usage Note:
Completion or satisfaction of this Component entails completion or satisfaction of all entities for which this Component is a proxy, unless otherwise indicated by Constraints or other relevant information.
Status:
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Occupation

Description:
Profession, trade, or career field that may involve training and/or a formal qualification.
Status:
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Open Badge

Description:
Visual symbol containing verifiable claims in accordance with the Open Badges specification and delivered digitally.
Status:
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Organization

Description:
An entity such as an association, company, corporation, club, co-operative, labor union etc.
Usage Note:
Use for organizations that are not a Credential Organization or a QACredential Organization.
Status:
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Pathway

Description:
Resource composed of a structured set of PathwayComponents defining points along a route to fulfillment of a goal or objective.
Status:
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Pathway Set

Description:
A roadmap of multiple related pathways that lead to one or more destinations.
Status:
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Place

Description:
Entity describing a physical location or geospatial area.
Status:
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Postal Address

Description:
Entity describing a mailing address.
Status:
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Description:
Credential award that requires completion of an organized program of study at a level beyond that of a bachelor's degree, which is designed for persons who have completed a baccalaureate degree but does not meet the requirements of a master's degree.
Comment:
This may include certificates that are for specialties within an occupational field or occupational program of study. Equivalent to a United States IPEDS Award Level 6.
Status:
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Post-Master Certificate

Description:
Credential award that requires completion of an organized program of study beyond that of a master's degree, which is designed for persons who have completed a master's degree but does not meet the requirements of a doctor's degree.
Comment:
This may include certificates that are for specialties within an occupational field or occupational program of study and can include post-doctoral first professional certificates such as healthcare and law. Equivalent to a United States IPEDS Award Level 7 or 17, 18, and 19.
Status:
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Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate

Description:
Credential awarded to indicate readiness for an apprentice-level program.
Status:
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Process Profile

Description:
Entity describing the type, nature, and other relevant information about a process related to a credential.
Status:
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Professional Certificate

Description:
Credential awarded for demonstrating competencies in a profession or particular occupational field, including job readiness.
Comment:
These certificates validate competency in tasks, tools, software, or procedures within a particular industry and are often awarded by training centers, career and technical education, industry organizations, or businesses.
Status:
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Professional Doctorate

Description:
Doctoral degree conferred upon completion of a program providing the knowledge and skills for the recognition, credential, or license required for professional practice.
Comment:
Equivalent to UNESCO ISCED, Level 8 and United States IPEDS Award Level 18.
Usage Note:
Use the name property to capture local variations on what this class covers.
Status:
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Proficiency Certificate

Description:
Credential awarded after assessment of skills in a specific area defined by a recognized body of experts, without regard for how the skills were learned.
Comment:
Examples of specific areas include language, typing, music, and dance.
Status:
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QA Credential Organization

Description:
Quality assurance organization that plays one or more key roles in the lifecycle of a credential, learning program, or assessment.
Usage Note:
For organizations that are not a QA Credential Organization or a Credential Organization, use ceterms:Organization.
Status:
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Properties:

Quality Assurance Credential

Description:
Credential assuring that an organization, program, or awarded credential meets prescribed requirements and may include development and administration of qualifying examinations.
Status:
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Registration Action

Description:
Action by an independent, neutral, and authoritative agent that registers a resource that has been vetted, approved, and validated to meet specific criteria.
Status:
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Research Doctorate

Description:
Doctoral degree conferred for advanced work beyond the master level, including the preparation and defense of a thesis or dissertation based on original research, or the planning and execution of an original project demonstrating substantial artistic or scholarly achievement.
Comment:
Equivalent to UNESCO ISCED, Level 8 and United States IPEDS Award Level 17.
Usage Note:
Use the name property to capture local variations on what this class covers.
Status:
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Revocation Profile

Description:
Entity describing conditions and methods by which a credential can be removed from a holder.
Status:
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Scheduled Offering

Description:
Offering of a Learning Opportunity or Assessment with a schedule associated with a specified location or modality.
Comment:
Provides data specific to a given scheduled offering; the Learning Opportunity (including Course and Learning Program) or Assessment being offered provides all data that is shared between different offerings.
Usage Note:
Rather than repeating data, only use this class if the data differs from the data provided by the resource for which this is an offer.
Status:
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Secondary Education Certificate

Description:
Credential for successful completion of a formal secondary-level education program that is less than a diploma and does not indicate completion of secondary education graduation requirements.
Usage Note:
Use Diploma or General Education Development to indicate completion of secondary education graduation requirements.
Status:
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Secondary School Diploma

Description:
Diploma awarded by secondary education institutions for successful completion of a secondary school program of study.
Comment:
Equivalent to an award at UNESCO ISCED 2011 Levels 2 or 3.
Status:
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Specialist Degree

Description:
Credential awarded for a graduate level course of study where course work and activities advance skills beyond those of the master’s degree and less than a doctoral degree and provide specific preparation for advanced careers in a specialist field.
Comment:
Equivalent to UNESCO ISCED, Level 8, and United States IPEDS Award Level 8.
Usage Note:
Use the name property to capture local variations on what this class covers.
Status:
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Support Service

Description:
Resources and assistance that help people overcome barriers to succeed in their education and career goals.
Comment:
Support services can be provided at any stage of an individual's education or career, and may be targeted towards people with or without direct affiliation with an organization. The goal of support services is to provide people with the assistance they need to achieve their full potential. Examples of Support Services include career advice, job placement, childcare, transportation, tools, mentorship, counseling, and other forms of aid.
Status:
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Task

Description:
Specific activity, typically related to performing a function or achieving a goal.
Status:
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Technical Level 1 Certificate

Description:
Credential award at a postsecondary level for successful completion of a formal education program that is more than one semester and less than 1 year, demonstrating competencies within a specific subject area or an occupational area indicating job readiness.
Comment:
Can lead to a Technical Certificate Level 2 or a degree. Equivalent to a United States IPEDS Award Level 1b that specifies postsecondary certificates of 300-899 clock hours, or 9-29 semester or trimester credit hours, or 13-44 quarter credit hours.
Status:
vs:unstable

Properties:

Technical Level 2 Certificate

Description:
Credential award at a postsecondary level for successful completion of a formal education program that is at least 1 year but less than 2 years, demonstrating competencies within a specific subject area or in an occupational area indicating job readiness.
Comment:
Can lead to a degree. Equivalent to a United States IPEDS Award Level 2 that specifies postsecondary certificates of at least 900 but less than 1,800 clock hours, or at least 30 but less than 60 semester or trimester credit hours, or at least 45 but less than 90 quarter credit hours.
Status:
vs:unstable

Properties:

Technical Level 3 Certificate

Description:
Credential award at a postsecondary level for successful completion of a formal education program that is at least 2 years but less than 4 years, demonstrating competencies within specific occupational areas indicating job readiness.
Comment:
Can lead to a degree. Equivalent to a United States IPEDS Award Level 4 that specifies certificates of 1,800 or more clock hours, or 60 or more semester or trimester credit hours, or 90 or more quarter credit hours.
Status:
vs:unstable

Properties:

Transfer Intermediary

Description:
Surrogate resource to which other resources are mapped in order to indicate their common transferability.
Usage Note:
Used when multiple resources such as courses are grouped together to indicate they have mutually agreed upon transfer value.
Status:
vs:unstable

Properties:

Transfer Value Profile

Description:
Description of transfer value of a resource.
Status:
vs:stable

Properties:

Value Profile

Description:
A description of value awarded for, required by, or otherwise related to the resource.
Status:
vs:stable

Properties:

Verification Service Profile

Description:
Entity describing the means by which someone can verify whether a credential has been attained.
Comment:
Includes, but is not limited to, verification of whether quality assurance credentials have been issued for organizations, learning opportunities, and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable

Properties:

Work-Based Learning Certificate

Description:
Credential awarded for work-based learning and earn-and-learn models that meet standards and are applicable to industry, trades, occupations, and professions.
Comment:
Work-based learning includes many types of skills training that are occupation specific including, but not limited to apprenticeships.
Status:
vs:unstable

Properties:

Work Experience Component

Description:
Resource describing an activity or training through which a person gains job experience.
Comment:
Instances act as proxies or stand-ins for other resources in the context of a particular pathway so that relationships between them as components of that pathway can be stated without implying that the those relationships are true of the resources in other contexts.
Status:
vs:stable

Properties:

Workforce Demand Action

Description:
Action taken by an agent asserting that the resource being described has a workforce demand level worthy of note.
Status:
vs:unstable

Properties:

Work Role

Description:
Collection of tasks and competencies that embody a particular function in one or more jobs.
Status:
vs:stable

Properties:

Quantitative Value

Description:
A point value or interval for product characteristics and other purposes.
Usage Note:
Use in CTDL to describe quantitative values such as minimum and maximum credits or credit hours, etc.
Status:
vs:stable

Properties:

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Currency

Description:
Currency in which the monetary amount is expressed in 3-letter ISO 4217 format such as "USD".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Date Effective

Description:
Effective date of this resource's content.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Demographic Information

Description:
Aggregate data or summaries of statistical data relating to the population of credential holders including data about gender, geopolitical regions, age, education levels, and other categories of interest.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

High Earnings

Description:
Upper interquartile earnings.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Jobs Obtained

Description:
Number of jobs obtained in the region during a given timeframe.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Jurisdiction

Description:
Geographic or political region in which the credential is formally applicable or an organization has authority to act.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Low Earnings

Description:
Lower interquartile earnings.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Median earnings

Description:
Median earnings.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Number Awarded

Description:
Number of credentials awarded.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Post Receipt Months

Description:
Number of months after earning a credential when employment and earnings data is collected.
Comment:
Number of months usually range between 3 months (one quarter) to ten years.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Source URL

Description:
Authoritative source of an entity's information.
Comment:
Citation or description of an authoritative source from which information or description has been derived.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Relevant Data Set

Description:
Data Set on which earnings or employment data is based.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Statement

Description:
Alignment assertion belonging to the alignment map.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Registered Apprenticeship

Description:
The resource is registered with a governmental agency or other authorized organization because it has been vetted, approved and validated to meet specific criteria.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Registered By

Description:
Agent with which the resource is registered because it has been vetted, approved and validated to meet specific criteria.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Part Of

Description:
Indicates another entity of which this entity is a component.
Comment:
Covers partitive notions such as "embedded".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Point Value

Description:
Points associated with this resource, or points possible.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Precedes

Description:
Resource that logically comes after this resource.
Comment:
The ceterms:precedes property indicates a simple or suggested ordering of resources.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Proxy For

Description:
Indicates the resource for which a pathway component or similar proxy resource is a stand-in.
Comment:
The subject for this property will be acting as proxy in a context such as a pathway for the resource that is its object, so that assertions can be made about relationships between things in that context that are not universally true of the resources for which they are proxies.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Life Cycle Status Type

Description:
Type of state of the resource in terms of its stage in a life cycle; select from an enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Life Cycle Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Available At

Description:
Physical location where the credential, assessment, or learning opportunity can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:availableAt or ceterms:availableOnlineAt or ceterms:availabilityListing
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Available Online At

Description:
Online location where the credential, assessment, or learning opportunity can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:availableAt or ceterms:availableOnlineAt or ceterms:availabilityListing
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Availability Listing

Description:
Listing of online and/or physical locations where a credential can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:availableAt or ceterms:availableOnlineAt or ceterms:availabilityListing
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Aggregate Data

Description:
Statistical information about the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Method Description

Description:
Description of the methods used to conduct assessment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Assessment Output

Description:
Description of the assessment artifact, performance or examination.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Assessment Use Type

Description:
Type of intended use of the assessment; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:AssessmentUse vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Assessment Use Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Corequisite

Description:
Resources that must be pursued concurrently.
Comment:
Includes dual (double) degrees that cannot be earned independently of each other.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credit Unit Type Description

Description:
Detailed description of credit unit type.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Entry Condition

Description:
Requirements for entry into a credentialing program, a learning opportunity, or an assessment, including credentials, transcripts, records of previous experience, or other forms of entry documentation.
Usage Note:
For Courses required to be taken before entry into another Course, use prerequisite.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

External Research

Description:
Research that supports or validates one or more aspects of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Group Evaluation

Description:
Whether or not the assessment activity is scored as a group.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Group Participation

Description:
Whether or not two or more participants are required to complete the assessment activity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Offering

Description:
Indicates an offering and typical schedule.
Usage Note:
Only use this property when it is necessary and useful to provide data about specific offerings of a learning opportunity or assessment, such as particular combinations of schedule, location, and delivery.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Proctored

Description:
Whether or not the assessment is supervised or monitored by an agent.
Comment:
Such supervision or proctoring includes: (1) guaranteeing of the identities of the examinees; (2) the conditions of the examination including instructions, time, materials, equipment and completion, and (3) completed without unauthorized assistance.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Learning Method Description

Description:
Description of the methods used to conduct learning.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offer Frequency Type

Description:
Type of frequency at which a resource is offered; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
This relates to how often something starts.
Usage Note:
For information relating to the frequency of events associated with a resource when it is running, use ceterms:scheduleFrequencyType.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Schedule Frequency Type

Description:
Type of frequency indicating the cadence at which events associated with a resource typically occur; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
This relates to the frequency of events associated with a resource once it is running.
Usage Note:
For information relating to how often something starts, use ceterms:offerFrequencyType.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Schedule Timing Type

Description:
Type of time at which events typically occur; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Schedule Timing Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Scoring Method Description

Description:
Textual description of the method used to score the assessment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Scoring Method Example

Description:
Webpage or online document providing an example of the method or tool used to score the assessment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Scoring Method Example Description

Description:
Textual example of the method or tool used to score the assessment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Scoring Method Type

Description:
Type of method used to score the assessment; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for U.S. credentials and for submission to the Credential Engine Registry, is to use concepts from the ceterms:ScoringMethod vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Scoring Method Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Subject

Description:
Words or brief phrases describing the topicality of the entity; select subject terms from an existing enumeration of such terms.
Usage Note:
Use the subject property to reference a concept in a controlled vocabulary. Free text subjects should use the keyword property.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Assessment

Description:
Assessment that provides direct, indirect, formative or summative evaluation or estimation of the nature, ability, or quality for an entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Target Learning Resource

Description:
Learning object or resource that is used as part of an learning activity.
Comment:
Examples include a textbook or lesson plan that describes or records the educational activity (e.g. an audio- or video-recording of a lesson).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Degree Concentration

Description:
Focused plan of study within a college or university degree such as a concentration in Aerospace Engineering within an Engineering degree.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Major

Description:
Primary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Minor

Description:
Optional, secondary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Degree Concentration

Description:
Focused plan of study within a college or university degree such as a concentration in Aerospace Engineering within an Engineering degree.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Major

Description:
Primary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Minor

Description:
Optional, secondary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Degree Concentration

Description:
Focused plan of study within a college or university degree such as a concentration in Aerospace Engineering within an Engineering degree.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Major

Description:
Primary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Minor

Description:
Optional, secondary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Degree Concentration

Description:
Focused plan of study within a college or university degree such as a concentration in Aerospace Engineering within an Engineering degree.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Major

Description:
Primary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Minor

Description:
Optional, secondary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Degree Concentration

Description:
Focused plan of study within a college or university degree such as a concentration in Aerospace Engineering within an Engineering degree.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Major

Description:
Primary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Minor

Description:
Optional, secondary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Degree Concentration

Description:
Focused plan of study within a college or university degree such as a concentration in Aerospace Engineering within an Engineering degree.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Major

Description:
Primary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Minor

Description:
Optional, secondary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Degree Concentration

Description:
Focused plan of study within a college or university degree such as a concentration in Aerospace Engineering within an Engineering degree.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Major

Description:
Primary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Minor

Description:
Optional, secondary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Degree Concentration

Description:
Focused plan of study within a college or university degree such as a concentration in Aerospace Engineering within an Engineering degree.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Major

Description:
Primary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Minor

Description:
Optional, secondary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Part Of

Description:
Indicates another entity of which this entity is a component.
Comment:
Covers partitive notions such as "embedded".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Point Value

Description:
Points associated with this resource, or points possible.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Precedes

Description:
Resource that logically comes after this resource.
Comment:
The ceterms:precedes property indicates a simple or suggested ordering of resources.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Proxy For

Description:
Indicates the resource for which a pathway component or similar proxy resource is a stand-in.
Comment:
The subject for this property will be acting as proxy in a context such as a pathway for the resource that is its object, so that assertions can be made about relationships between things in that context that are not universally true of the resources for which they are proxies.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Part Of

Description:
Indicates another entity of which this entity is a component.
Comment:
Covers partitive notions such as "embedded".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Point Value

Description:
Points associated with this resource, or points possible.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Precedes

Description:
Resource that logically comes after this resource.
Comment:
The ceterms:precedes property indicates a simple or suggested ordering of resources.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Proxy For

Description:
Indicates the resource for which a pathway component or similar proxy resource is a stand-in.
Comment:
The subject for this property will be acting as proxy in a context such as a pathway for the resource that is its object, so that assertions can be made about relationships between things in that context that are not universally true of the resources for which they are proxies.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Life Cycle Status Type

Description:
Type of state of the resource in terms of its stage in a life cycle; select from an enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Life Cycle Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Member

Description:
Resource in a Collection.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:hasMember or ceterms:subjectWebpage
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:hasMember or ceterms:subjectWebpage
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:hasMember or ceterms:subjectWebpage
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Classification

Description:
Category or classification of this resource.
Usage Note:
Where a more specific property exists, such as ceterms:naics, ceterms:isicV4, ceterms:credentialType, etc., use that property instead of this one.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Coded Notation

Description:
Set of alpha-numeric symbols as defined by the body responsible for this resource that uniquely identifies this resource and supports its discovery and use.
Comment:
Examples include the alpha-numeric code "CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.CED.A.2" identifying a node in the U.S. Common Core State Standards on creating equations in algebra, or, the code "8021" in the U.S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) for identifying the occupational context for "Offices and Clinics of Dentists".
Usage Note:
For identifiers that come from a recognized identification scheme use the specific property for that identifier type, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., or use ceterms:identifier so that the identification schema can be named.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Collection Type

Description:
Type of collection, list, array, or other grouping of resources; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Date Effective

Description:
Effective date of this resource's content.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Industry Type

Description:
Type of industry; select from an existing enumeration of such types such as the SIC, NAICS, and ISIC classifications.
Usage Note:
Best practice in identifying industries for U.S. resources is to provide the NAICS code using the ceterms:naics property. Other resources may use the ceterms:industrytype property and any framework of the class ceterms:IndustryClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:IndustryClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

Membership Condition

Description:
Conditions and requirements to be included as a member.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Occupation Type

Description:
Type of occupation; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. resources, best practice is to identify an occupation using a framework such as the ONet. Other resources may use any framework of the class ceterms:OccupationClassification, such as the EU's ESCO, ISCO-08, and SOC 2010.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:OccupationClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

Has Child

Description:
The referenced resource is lower in some arbitrary hierarchy than this resource.
Comment:
This property identifies a child node in the downward path in the chain of resources in a taxon path.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Component Designation

Description:
Label identifying the category to further distinguish one component from another as designated by the promulgating body.
Comment:
Examples may include "Required", "Core", "General Education", "Elective", etc.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Condition

Description:
Resource referenced defines a condition by which this resource is satisfied in full or in part.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Is Destination Component Of

Description:
Pathway for which this resource is the goal or destination.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Is Part Of

Description:
Indicates another entity of which this entity is a component.
Comment:
Covers partitive notions such as "embedded".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Point Value

Description:
Points associated with this resource, or points possible.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Precedes

Description:
Resource that logically comes after this resource.
Comment:
The ceterms:precedes property indicates a simple or suggested ordering of resources.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Proxy For

Description:
Indicates the resource for which a pathway component or similar proxy resource is a stand-in.
Comment:
The subject for this property will be acting as proxy in a context such as a pathway for the resource that is its object, so that assertions can be made about relationships between things in that context that are not universally true of the resources for which they are proxies.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Source Data

Description:
Structured data representing the resource.
Comment:
The preferred data serialization is JSON-LD or some other serialization of RDF.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Proxy For

Description:
Indicates the resource for which a pathway component or similar proxy resource is a stand-in.
Comment:
The subject for this property will be acting as proxy in a context such as a pathway for the resource that is its object, so that assertions can be made about relationships between things in that context that are not universally true of the resources for which they are proxies.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Start Date

Description:
Date the validity or usefulness of the information in this resource begins.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:startDate or ceterms:endDate
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

End Date

Description:
Date some event or activity ends.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:startDate or ceterms:endDate
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Part Of

Description:
Indicates another entity of which this entity is a component.
Comment:
Covers partitive notions such as "embedded".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Point Value

Description:
Points associated with this resource, or points possible.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Precedes

Description:
Resource that logically comes after this resource.
Comment:
The ceterms:precedes property indicates a simple or suggested ordering of resources.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Proxy For

Description:
Indicates the resource for which a pathway component or similar proxy resource is a stand-in.
Comment:
The subject for this property will be acting as proxy in a context such as a pathway for the resource that is its object, so that assertions can be made about relationships between things in that context that are not universally true of the resources for which they are proxies.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Required Number

Description:
Number of targetComponent or hasCondition objects that must be fulfilled in order to satisfy the ComponentCondition.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Condition

Description:
Resource referenced defines a condition by which this resource is satisfied in full or in part.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Constraint

Description:
Referenced resource defines a single constraint.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Required Constraints

Description:
Number of hasConstraint objects that must be fulfilled in order to satisfy the ComponentCondition.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Condition Manifest Of

Description:
Organization maintaining the condition manifest.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Alternative Condition

Description:
Constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements in a context where more than one alternative condition or path has been defined and from which any one path fulfills the parent condition.
Comment:
A set of alternative conditions are not necessarily mutually exclusive paths; for example, a set of alternative concentrations for a degree may allow a person to optionally complete more than one concentration even though only one is required to earn the degree.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Asserted By

Description:
Agent making a statement based on fact or belief.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Audience Level Type

Description:
Type of level indicating a point in a progression through an educational or training context, for which the resource is intended; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice is to use terms from the CTDL Audience Level vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Credit Unit Type Description

Description:
Detailed description of credit unit type.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Credit Value

Description:
A credit-related value.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Date Effective

Description:
Effective date of this resource's content.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Estimated Cost

Description:
Estimated cost of a credential, learning opportunity or assessment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Experience

Description:
Amount and nature of required work, experiential learning or other relevant experience.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Jurisdiction

Description:
Geographic or political region in which the credential is formally applicable or an organization has authority to act.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minimum Age

Description:
Minimum allowed age at which a person is eligible for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Resident Of

Description:
Geographic or political region of which a person must be a legal resident or citizen in order to be eligible for the credential.
Comment:
Residency defines the duration of stay required by national, state, provincial or local laws that entitles a person to the legal protection and benefits provided to the applicable type.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Submission Of Description

Description:
Name, label, or description of an artifact to be submitted such as a transcript, portfolio, or an affidavit.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Target Job

Description:
Job that is the focus or target of this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Target Occupation

Description:
Occupation that is the focus or target of this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Target Task

Description:
Task that is the focus or target of this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Measurement of the weight, degree, percent, or strength of a recommendation, requirement, or comparison.
Usage Note:
Best practice is to assign a decimal value weight between 0 and 1 that indicates the strength of the assertion, with 0 being weakest and 1 being strongest.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Years of Experience

Description:
Years of relevant experience.
Usage Note:
Non-integer year values may be expressed as point value, for example, 0.25, 1.5, etc.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Comparator

Description:
Type of symbol that denotes an operator in a constraint expression such as "GTEQ" (greater than or equal to), "EQ" (equal to), "LT" (less than); select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Comparator Category Concept Scheme:

Left Source

Description:
Left hand parameter of a constraint.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Right Source

Description:
Right hand parameter of a constraint.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Left Action

Description:
Action performed on the left source; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Array Operation Category Concept Scheme:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Right Action

Description:
Action performed on the right source; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Array Operation Category Concept Scheme:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Contact Type

Description:
Text identifying the type of service provided by an organizational contact.
Comment:
A person or organization may have different contact points for different services. The contact type property provides for adding text to identity the service; e.g., "toll-free number" or "support for hearing-impaired callers".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Email address of the organization or person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Fax Number

Description:
Fax number.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Social Media

Description:
Social media access point for an agent or an agent's contact point.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Telephone

Description:
Telephone number.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Cost Details

Description:
Webpage or online document containing human-readable, in-depth information about costs.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Cost Manifest Of

Description:
Organization maintaining the cost manifest.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Condition

Description:
Single constraint, prerequisite, entry condition, requirement, or cost.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

End Date

Description:
Date some event or activity ends.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Jurisdiction

Description:
Geographic or political region in which the credential is formally applicable or an organization has authority to act.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Start Date

Description:
Date the validity or usefulness of the information in this resource begins.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Life Cycle Status Type

Description:
Type of state of the resource in terms of its stage in a life cycle; select from an enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Life Cycle Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Advanced Standing From

Description:
Credential that has its time or cost reduced by another credential, assessment or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:ConditionProfile ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Corequisite

Description:
Resources that must be pursued concurrently.
Comment:
Includes dual (double) degrees that cannot be earned independently of each other.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Offering

Description:
Indicates an offering and typical schedule.
Usage Note:
Only use this property when it is necessary and useful to provide data about specific offerings of a learning opportunity or assessment, such as particular combinations of schedule, location, and delivery.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Part

Description:
Indicates a separately identifiable and independently useful component of the entity.
Comment:
Such partitive components can frequently be used in more than one context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentComponent ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicComponent ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:CocurricularComponent ceterms:CollectionComponent ceterms:CompetencyComponent ceterms:Course ceterms:CourseComponent ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialComponent ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:ExtracurricularComponent ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JobComponent ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:MultiComponent ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate ceterms:WorkExperienceComponent

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

Is Advanced Standing For

Description:
This credential, assessment, or learning opportunity reduces the time or cost required to earn or complete the referenced credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Usage Note:
A third-party credential agent claiming that its credential provides advanced standing for the credential of another credential agent should consider using ceterms:recommendedFor instead of ceterms:advancedStandingFor in the absence of an explicit and verifiable agreement on advanced standing between the agents of the two credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:ConditionProfile ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Is Member Of

Description:
Collection to which this resource belongs.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Is Part Of

Description:
Indicates another entity of which this entity is a component.
Comment:
Covers partitive notions such as "embedded".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Is Registered Apprenticeship

Description:
The resource is registered with a governmental agency or other authorized organization because it has been vetted, approved and validated to meet specific criteria.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Jurisdiction

Description:
Geographic or political region in which the credential is formally applicable or an organization has authority to act.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Learning Method Description

Description:
Description of the methods used to conduct learning.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offer Frequency Type

Description:
Type of frequency at which a resource is offered; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
This relates to how often something starts.
Usage Note:
For information relating to the frequency of events associated with a resource when it is running, use ceterms:scheduleFrequencyType.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Registered By

Description:
Agent with which the resource is registered because it has been vetted, approved and validated to meet specific criteria.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
School Courses for the Exchange of Data code for a course.
Usage Note:
It is preferable to record the whole 12 character alphanumeric code, however it is also valid to record just the five digit subject code + course number.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Schedule Frequency Type

Description:
Type of frequency indicating the cadence at which events associated with a resource typically occur; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
This relates to the frequency of events associated with a resource once it is running.
Usage Note:
For information relating to how often something starts, use ceterms:offerFrequencyType.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Schedule Timing Type

Description:
Type of time at which events typically occur; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Schedule Timing Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Learning Resource

Description:
Learning object or resource that is used as part of an learning activity.
Comment:
Examples include a textbook or lesson plan that describes or records the educational activity (e.g. an audio- or video-recording of a lesson).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Part Of

Description:
Indicates another entity of which this entity is a component.
Comment:
Covers partitive notions such as "embedded".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Point Value

Description:
Points associated with this resource, or points possible.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Precedes

Description:
Resource that logically comes after this resource.
Comment:
The ceterms:precedes property indicates a simple or suggested ordering of resources.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Program Term

Description:
Categorization of a term sequence based on the normative time between entry into a program of study and its completion such as "1st quarter", "2nd quarter"..."5th quarter".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Proxy For

Description:
Indicates the resource for which a pathway component or similar proxy resource is a stand-in.
Comment:
The subject for this property will be acting as proxy in a context such as a pathway for the resource that is its object, so that assertions can be made about relationships between things in that context that are not universally true of the resources for which they are proxies.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alignment Date

Description:
The date the alignment was made.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alignment Type

Description:
Type of relationship between two entities.
Comment:
In CTDL, the alignment type value is definitively identified by the property for which the AlignmentObject is the rdfs:range; therefore, use of this property is generally redundant.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Target Node Name

Description:
Name of an individual concept or competency in a formally defined framework.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Measurement of the weight, degree, percent, or strength of a recommendation, requirement, or comparison.
Usage Note:
Best practice is to assign a decimal value weight between 0 and 1 that indicates the strength of the assertion, with 0 being weakest and 1 being strongest.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Part Of

Description:
Indicates another entity of which this entity is a component.
Comment:
Covers partitive notions such as "embedded".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Point Value

Description:
Points associated with this resource, or points possible.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Precedes

Description:
Resource that logically comes after this resource.
Comment:
The ceterms:precedes property indicates a simple or suggested ordering of resources.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Proxy For

Description:
Indicates the resource for which a pathway component or similar proxy resource is a stand-in.
Comment:
The subject for this property will be acting as proxy in a context such as a pathway for the resource that is its object, so that assertions can be made about relationships between things in that context that are not universally true of the resources for which they are proxies.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Agent Sector Type

Description:
Type of sociological, economic, or political subdivision served by an organization; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Recommended best practice for credentials in the Credential Engine Registry is to use concepts from the ceterms:AgentSector vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Agent Sector Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Agent Type

Description:
Type of organization such as educational institution, credentialing organization or quality assurance body; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:OrganizationType vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Address

Description:
Particulars describing the location of the place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:address or ceterms:email
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Email address of the organization or person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:address or ceterms:email
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approves

Description:
Credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization for which this organization pronounces favorable judgment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceasn:CompetencyFramework ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:CredentialPerson ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Availability Listing

Description:
Listing of online and/or physical locations where a credential can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Credentialing Action

Description:
Indicates a past or potential credentialing action in which the resource being described plays an 'object' role.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Department

Description:
Department of the organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Dun & Bradstreet DUNS number for identifying an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) identifying organizations, persons, states, government agencies, corporations, and companies.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Alignment Map

Description:
Alignment map owned by the agent.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Condition Manifest

Description:
Entity that describes a set of constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements applicable across the organization, sub-organization or sets of credentials or acitivites.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Cost Manifest

Description:
Entity that describes a set of cost data applicable across the organization, sub-organization or sets of credentials or acitivites.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Verification Service

Description:
Entity describing available systems provided by the agent to verify credential holders.
Comment:
Systems in place to verify credential holders and communicate the current credentialing status of all credential holders to employers and other labor market participants, as well as to education and workforce development funders and regulators.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

In Demand Action

Description:
Assertion by an agent that this resource has a specific workforce demand level.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Industry Type

Description:
Type of industry; select from an existing enumeration of such types such as the SIC, NAICS, and ISIC classifications.
Usage Note:
Best practice in identifying industries for U.S. resources is to provide the NAICS code using the ceterms:naics property. Other resources may use the ceterms:industrytype property and any framework of the class ceterms:IndustryClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:IndustryClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

IPEDS ID

Description:
Unique six digit identifier assigned to all U.S. institutions that have submitted data to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Legal Entity Identifier Code

Description:
A 20-digit, alpha-numeric code, based on the ISO 17442 standard, for identifying legal entities participating in financial transactions.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Mission and Goals Statement

Description:
Webpage or online document that defines or explains the mission and goals of the organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Mission and Goals Statement Description

Description:
Textual statement of the mission and goals of the organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

NCES ID

Description:
Identifier comprised of a 12 digit code issued by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) for educational institutions where the first 7 digits are the NCES District ID.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Resource offered or conferred by the organization or person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:Job ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:SupportService ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

OPE ID

Description:
OPE ID number (U.S. Office of Postsecondary Education Identification), sometimes referred to as the Federal School Code.
Comment:
Identification number used by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) to identify schools that have Program Participation Agreements (PPA) so that its students are eligible to participate in Federal Student Financial Assistance (FAFSA) programs under Title IV regulations. This is a 6-digit number followed by a 2-digit suffix used to identify branches, additional locations, and other entities that are part of the eligible institution.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Resource over which the organization or person claims legal title.
Comment:
Generally, the value of the property should be one of the subclasses of ceterms:Credential or ceterms:Pathway.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:SupportService ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognizes

Description:
Resource that the agent recommends, endorses, indicates preference for, or otherwise provides a positive judgment.
Usage Note:
The agent being described may or may not use a set of formal recognition criteria.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceasn:CompetencyFramework ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:CredentialPerson ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Credential type that has its validity extended by the organization or person.
Comment:
The value of ceterms:renews should be one of the specific subclasses of ceterms:Credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revokes

Description:
Credential type that can be invalidated or retracted by the awarding agent.
Comment:
The value of ceterms:revokes should be one of the specific subclasses of ceterms:Credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Sub-Organization

Description:
Organization in a subordinate or lower position than a parent organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Support Service Statement

Description:
Webpage or online document that defines or explains the nature of support services offered by the organization.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Support Service Statement Description

Description:
Description of the nature of support services offered by the organization.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Transfer Value Statement

Description:
Webpage or online document that defines or explains the nature of transfer value handled by the organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Transfer Value Statement Description

Description:
Description of the nature of transfer value handled by the organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Degree Concentration

Description:
Focused plan of study within a college or university degree such as a concentration in Aerospace Engineering within an Engineering degree.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Major

Description:
Primary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Minor

Description:
Optional, secondary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Degree Concentration

Description:
Focused plan of study within a college or university degree such as a concentration in Aerospace Engineering within an Engineering degree.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Major

Description:
Primary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Minor

Description:
Optional, secondary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:description or ceterms:exactDuration or ceterms:minimumDuration or ceterms:maximumDuration
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Exact Duration

Description:
Exact period of time of an activity or event.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:description or ceterms:exactDuration or ceterms:minimumDuration or ceterms:maximumDuration
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Minimum Duration

Description:
Minimum amount of time it will take to complete the activity.
Comment:
The value of ceterms:minimumDuration denotes an approximation of duration.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:description or ceterms:exactDuration or ceterms:minimumDuration or ceterms:maximumDuration
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Maximum Duration

Description:
Maximum amount of time it will take to complete the activity.
Comment:
The value of ceterms:maximumDuration denotes an approximation of duration.
Usage Note:
Do not use ceterms:maximumDuration to identify the renewal frequency of a credential; use ceterms:renewalFrequency instead.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:description or ceterms:exactDuration or ceterms:minimumDuration or ceterms:maximumDuration
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Date Effective

Description:
Effective date of this resource's content.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

High Earnings

Description:
Upper interquartile earnings.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Jurisdiction

Description:
Geographic or political region in which the credential is formally applicable or an organization has authority to act.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Low Earnings

Description:
Lower interquartile earnings.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Median earnings

Description:
Median earnings.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Post Receipt Months

Description:
Number of months after earning a credential when employment and earnings data is collected.
Comment:
Number of months usually range between 3 months (one quarter) to ten years.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Source URL

Description:
Authoritative source of an entity's information.
Comment:
Citation or description of an authoritative source from which information or description has been derived.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Relevant Data Set

Description:
Data Set on which earnings or employment data is based.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Date Effective

Description:
Effective date of this resource's content.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Jobs Obtained

Description:
Number of jobs obtained in the region during a given timeframe.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Jurisdiction

Description:
Geographic or political region in which the credential is formally applicable or an organization has authority to act.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Source URL

Description:
Authoritative source of an entity's information.
Comment:
Citation or description of an authoritative source from which information or description has been derived.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Relevant Data Set

Description:
Data Set on which earnings or employment data is based.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Part Of

Description:
Indicates another entity of which this entity is a component.
Comment:
Covers partitive notions such as "embedded".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Point Value

Description:
Points associated with this resource, or points possible.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Precedes

Description:
Resource that logically comes after this resource.
Comment:
The ceterms:precedes property indicates a simple or suggested ordering of resources.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Proxy For

Description:
Indicates the resource for which a pathway component or similar proxy resource is a stand-in.
Comment:
The subject for this property will be acting as proxy in a context such as a pathway for the resource that is its object, so that assertions can be made about relationships between things in that context that are not universally true of the resources for which they are proxies.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:description or ceterms:subjectWebpage or ceterms:financialAssistanceType
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:description or ceterms:subjectWebpage or ceterms:financialAssistanceType
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance Type

Description:
Type of financial assistance; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:description or ceterms:subjectWebpage or ceterms:financialAssistanceType
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Geographic URI

Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of a place.
Comment:
This may define a place at any scale. Examples include a city, state, province, country, or continent.
Usage Note:
It is recommended to use services such as http://www.geonames.org to provide values for this property.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latitude

Description:
Latitude of a location.
Comment:
For example 37.42242 (WGS 84)
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Longitude

Description:
The longitude of a location.
Comment:
For example -122.08585 (WGS 84).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Date Effective

Description:
Effective date of this resource's content.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Demographic Information

Description:
Aggregate data or summaries of statistical data relating to the population of credential holders including data about gender, geopolitical regions, age, education levels, and other categories of interest.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Jurisdiction

Description:
Geographic or political region in which the credential is formally applicable or an organization has authority to act.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Number Awarded

Description:
Number of credentials awarded.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Source URL

Description:
Authoritative source of an entity's information.
Comment:
Citation or description of an authoritative source from which information or description has been derived.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Relevant Data Set

Description:
Data Set on which earnings or employment data is based.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Identifier Type

Description:
Framework, scheme, type, or other organizing principle of this identifier.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Identifier Type Name

Description:
Formal name or acronym of the framework, scheme, type, or other organizing principle of this identifier, such as ISBN or ISSN.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Identifier Value Code

Description:
Alphanumeric string identifier of the entity.
Comment:
Where a formal identification system exists for the identifier, recommended best practice is to use a string conforming to that system.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Ability Embodied

Description:
Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance are embodied either directly or indirectly in this resource.
Usage Note:
The abilityEmbodied property may referenced a defined ability in an ontology such as O*NET or an existing competency defined in a competency framework.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Comment

Description:
Supplemental text provided by the promulgating body that clarifies the nature, scope or use of this resource.
Comment:
Use this property when the text provides useful context for this resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Knowledge Embodied

Description:
Body of information embodied either directly or indirectly in this resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Skill Embodied

Description:
Ability to apply knowledge and use know-how to complete tasks and solve problems including types or categories of developed proficiency or dexterity in mental operations and physical processes is embodied either directly or indirectly in this resource.
Usage Note:
The skillEmbodied property may reference a defined skill in an ontology such as O*NET or an existing competency defined in a competency framework.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Classification

Description:
Category or classification of this resource.
Usage Note:
Where a more specific property exists, such as ceterms:naics, ceterms:isicV4, ceterms:credentialType, etc., use that property instead of this one.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Coded Notation

Description:
Set of alpha-numeric symbols as defined by the body responsible for this resource that uniquely identifies this resource and supports its discovery and use.
Comment:
Examples include the alpha-numeric code "CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.CED.A.2" identifying a node in the U.S. Common Core State Standards on creating equations in algebra, or, the code "8021" in the U.S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) for identifying the occupational context for "Offices and Clinics of Dentists".
Usage Note:
For identifiers that come from a recognized identification scheme use the specific property for that identifier type, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., or use ceterms:identifier so that the identification schema can be named.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Environmental Hazard Type

Description:
Type of condition in the physical work performance environment that entails risk exposures requiring mitigating processes; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
Such types may include exposure to bloodborne pathogens, airborne communicable diseases and dangerous chemicals, battlefield conditions, fire fighting, law enforcement, and so on.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Task

Description:
Task related to this resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Is Member Of

Description:
Collection to which this resource belongs.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Life Cycle Status Type

Description:
Type of state of the resource in terms of its stage in a life cycle; select from an enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Life Cycle Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Performance Level Type

Description:
Type of required or expected human performance level; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Physical Capability Type

Description:
Type of physical activity required or expected in performance; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
Such types may include fine motor activity, repetitive actions, climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting heavy objects, and so on.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Requires

Description:
Requirement or set of requirements for this resource.
Usage Note:
Consider using the more specific subproperties of requires such as prerequisite, coPrerequisite, entryCondition, and corequisite, where appropriate.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceasn:Competency ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:ConditionProfile ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Sensory Capability Type

Description:
Type of required or expected sensory capability; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
Such types may include smell, color discrimination, depth perception, and so on.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Target Competency

Description:
A competency relevant to the resource being described.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Part Of

Description:
Indicates another entity of which this entity is a component.
Comment:
Covers partitive notions such as "embedded".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Industry Type

Description:
Type of industry; select from an existing enumeration of such types such as the SIC, NAICS, and ISIC classifications.
Usage Note:
Best practice in identifying industries for U.S. resources is to provide the NAICS code using the ceterms:naics property. Other resources may use the ceterms:industrytype property and any framework of the class ceterms:IndustryClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:IndustryClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

Occupation Type

Description:
Type of occupation; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. resources, best practice is to identify an occupation using a framework such as the ONet. Other resources may use any framework of the class ceterms:OccupationClassification, such as the EU's ESCO, ISCO-08, and SOC 2010.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:OccupationClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

Point Value

Description:
Points associated with this resource, or points possible.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Precedes

Description:
Resource that logically comes after this resource.
Comment:
The ceterms:precedes property indicates a simple or suggested ordering of resources.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Proxy For

Description:
Indicates the resource for which a pathway component or similar proxy resource is a stand-in.
Comment:
The subject for this property will be acting as proxy in a context such as a pathway for the resource that is its object, so that assertions can be made about relationships between things in that context that are not universally true of the resources for which they are proxies.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Registered Apprenticeship

Description:
The resource is registered with a governmental agency or other authorized organization because it has been vetted, approved and validated to meet specific criteria.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Registered By

Description:
Agent with which the resource is registered because it has been vetted, approved and validated to meet specific criteria.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Asserted By

Description:
Agent making a statement based on fact or belief.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Global Jurisdiction

Description:
Whether or not the credential is useful, applicable or recognized everywhere.
Comment:
Exceptions indicated by the ceterms:jurisdictionException property apply.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Jurisdiction Exception

Description:
Geographic or political region in which the credential is not formally recognized or an organization has no authority to act .
Comment:
The ceterms:jurisdictionalException property is used in conjunction with the ceterms:jurisdiction property and expresses any exceptions to a more general statement; e.g., the United states except for Colorado.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Main Jurisdiction

Description:
Primary geographic or political region in which the credential is recognized as applicable or in which an organization has recognized authority to act.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Life Cycle Status Type

Description:
Type of state of the resource in terms of its stage in a life cycle; select from an enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Life Cycle Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Available At

Description:
Physical location where the credential, assessment, or learning opportunity can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:availableAt or ceterms:availableOnlineAt or ceterms:availabilityListing
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Available Online At

Description:
Online location where the credential, assessment, or learning opportunity can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:availableAt or ceterms:availableOnlineAt or ceterms:availabilityListing
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Availability Listing

Description:
Listing of online and/or physical locations where a credential can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:availableAt or ceterms:availableOnlineAt or ceterms:availabilityListing
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Aggregate Data

Description:
Statistical information about the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assesses

Description:
Competency evaluated through the assessment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Method Description

Description:
Description of the methods used to conduct assessment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Assessment Method Type

Description:
Type of method used to conduct an assessment; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:AssessmentMethod vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Assessment Method Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Coded Notation

Description:
Set of alpha-numeric symbols as defined by the body responsible for this resource that uniquely identifies this resource and supports its discovery and use.
Comment:
Examples include the alpha-numeric code "CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.CED.A.2" identifying a node in the U.S. Common Core State Standards on creating equations in algebra, or, the code "8021" in the U.S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) for identifying the occupational context for "Offices and Clinics of Dentists".
Usage Note:
For identifiers that come from a recognized identification scheme use the specific property for that identifier type, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., or use ceterms:identifier so that the identification schema can be named.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Corequisite

Description:
Resources that must be pursued concurrently.
Comment:
Includes dual (double) degrees that cannot be earned independently of each other.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credit Unit Type Description

Description:
Detailed description of credit unit type.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Degree Concentration

Description:
Focused plan of study within a college or university degree such as a concentration in Aerospace Engineering within an Engineering degree.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Entry Condition

Description:
Requirements for entry into a credentialing program, a learning opportunity, or an assessment, including credentials, transcripts, records of previous experience, or other forms of entry documentation.
Usage Note:
For Courses required to be taken before entry into another Course, use prerequisite.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Offering

Description:
Indicates an offering and typical schedule.
Usage Note:
Only use this property when it is necessary and useful to provide data about specific offerings of a learning opportunity or assessment, such as particular combinations of schedule, location, and delivery.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Part

Description:
Indicates a separately identifiable and independently useful component of the entity.
Comment:
Such partitive components can frequently be used in more than one context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentComponent ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicComponent ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:CocurricularComponent ceterms:CollectionComponent ceterms:CompetencyComponent ceterms:Course ceterms:CourseComponent ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialComponent ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:ExtracurricularComponent ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JobComponent ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:MultiComponent ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate ceterms:WorkExperienceComponent

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

Is Member Of

Description:
Collection to which this resource belongs.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Part Of

Description:
Indicates another entity of which this entity is a component.
Comment:
Covers partitive notions such as "embedded".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Is Registered Apprenticeship

Description:
The resource is registered with a governmental agency or other authorized organization because it has been vetted, approved and validated to meet specific criteria.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Learning Method Description

Description:
Description of the methods used to conduct learning.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offer Frequency Type

Description:
Type of frequency at which a resource is offered; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
This relates to how often something starts.
Usage Note:
For information relating to the frequency of events associated with a resource when it is running, use ceterms:scheduleFrequencyType.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Registered By

Description:
Agent with which the resource is registered because it has been vetted, approved and validated to meet specific criteria.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Schedule Frequency Type

Description:
Type of frequency indicating the cadence at which events associated with a resource typically occur; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
This relates to the frequency of events associated with a resource once it is running.
Usage Note:
For information relating to how often something starts, use ceterms:offerFrequencyType.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Schedule Timing Type

Description:
Type of time at which events typically occur; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Schedule Timing Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Subject

Description:
Words or brief phrases describing the topicality of the entity; select subject terms from an existing enumeration of such terms.
Usage Note:
Use the subject property to reference a concept in a controlled vocabulary. Free text subjects should use the keyword property.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Assessment

Description:
Assessment that provides direct, indirect, formative or summative evaluation or estimation of the nature, ability, or quality for an entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Target Learning Opportunity

Description:
Learning opportunity that is the focus of a condition, process or another learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Target Learning Resource

Description:
Learning object or resource that is used as part of an learning activity.
Comment:
Examples include a textbook or lesson plan that describes or records the educational activity (e.g. an audio- or video-recording of a lesson).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Life Cycle Status Type

Description:
Type of state of the resource in terms of its stage in a life cycle; select from an enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Life Cycle Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Available At

Description:
Physical location where the credential, assessment, or learning opportunity can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:availableAt or ceterms:availableOnlineAt or ceterms:availabilityListing
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Available Online At

Description:
Online location where the credential, assessment, or learning opportunity can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:availableAt or ceterms:availableOnlineAt or ceterms:availabilityListing
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Availability Listing

Description:
Listing of online and/or physical locations where a credential can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:availableAt or ceterms:availableOnlineAt or ceterms:availabilityListing
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assesses

Description:
Competency evaluated through the assessment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Method Description

Description:
Description of the methods used to conduct assessment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Assessment Method Type

Description:
Type of method used to conduct an assessment; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:AssessmentMethod vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Assessment Method Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Coded Notation

Description:
Set of alpha-numeric symbols as defined by the body responsible for this resource that uniquely identifies this resource and supports its discovery and use.
Comment:
Examples include the alpha-numeric code "CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.CED.A.2" identifying a node in the U.S. Common Core State Standards on creating equations in algebra, or, the code "8021" in the U.S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) for identifying the occupational context for "Offices and Clinics of Dentists".
Usage Note:
For identifiers that come from a recognized identification scheme use the specific property for that identifier type, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., or use ceterms:identifier so that the identification schema can be named.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Corequisite

Description:
Resources that must be pursued concurrently.
Comment:
Includes dual (double) degrees that cannot be earned independently of each other.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credit Unit Type Description

Description:
Detailed description of credit unit type.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Credit Value

Description:
A credit-related value.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Degree Concentration

Description:
Focused plan of study within a college or university degree such as a concentration in Aerospace Engineering within an Engineering degree.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Entry Condition

Description:
Requirements for entry into a credentialing program, a learning opportunity, or an assessment, including credentials, transcripts, records of previous experience, or other forms of entry documentation.
Usage Note:
For Courses required to be taken before entry into another Course, use prerequisite.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Offering

Description:
Indicates an offering and typical schedule.
Usage Note:
Only use this property when it is necessary and useful to provide data about specific offerings of a learning opportunity or assessment, such as particular combinations of schedule, location, and delivery.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Part

Description:
Indicates a separately identifiable and independently useful component of the entity.
Comment:
Such partitive components can frequently be used in more than one context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentComponent ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicComponent ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:CocurricularComponent ceterms:CollectionComponent ceterms:CompetencyComponent ceterms:Course ceterms:CourseComponent ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialComponent ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:ExtracurricularComponent ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JobComponent ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:MultiComponent ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate ceterms:WorkExperienceComponent

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

Is Member Of

Description:
Collection to which this resource belongs.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Part Of

Description:
Indicates another entity of which this entity is a component.
Comment:
Covers partitive notions such as "embedded".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Is Registered Apprenticeship

Description:
The resource is registered with a governmental agency or other authorized organization because it has been vetted, approved and validated to meet specific criteria.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Learning Method Description

Description:
Description of the methods used to conduct learning.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offer Frequency Type

Description:
Type of frequency at which a resource is offered; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
This relates to how often something starts.
Usage Note:
For information relating to the frequency of events associated with a resource when it is running, use ceterms:scheduleFrequencyType.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Registered By

Description:
Agent with which the resource is registered because it has been vetted, approved and validated to meet specific criteria.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Schedule Frequency Type

Description:
Type of frequency indicating the cadence at which events associated with a resource typically occur; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
This relates to the frequency of events associated with a resource once it is running.
Usage Note:
For information relating to how often something starts, use ceterms:offerFrequencyType.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Schedule Timing Type

Description:
Type of time at which events typically occur; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Schedule Timing Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Subject

Description:
Words or brief phrases describing the topicality of the entity; select subject terms from an existing enumeration of such terms.
Usage Note:
Use the subject property to reference a concept in a controlled vocabulary. Free text subjects should use the keyword property.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Assessment

Description:
Assessment that provides direct, indirect, formative or summative evaluation or estimation of the nature, ability, or quality for an entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Target Learning Opportunity

Description:
Learning opportunity that is the focus of a condition, process or another learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Target Learning Resource

Description:
Learning object or resource that is used as part of an learning activity.
Comment:
Examples include a textbook or lesson plan that describes or records the educational activity (e.g. an audio- or video-recording of a lesson).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Registered Apprenticeship

Description:
The resource is registered with a governmental agency or other authorized organization because it has been vetted, approved and validated to meet specific criteria.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Registered By

Description:
Agent with which the resource is registered because it has been vetted, approved and validated to meet specific criteria.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Degree Concentration

Description:
Focused plan of study within a college or university degree such as a concentration in Aerospace Engineering within an Engineering degree.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Major

Description:
Primary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Minor

Description:
Optional, secondary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Degree Concentration

Description:
Focused plan of study within a college or university degree such as a concentration in Aerospace Engineering within an Engineering degree.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Major

Description:
Primary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Minor

Description:
Optional, secondary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Degree Concentration

Description:
Focused plan of study within a college or university degree such as a concentration in Aerospace Engineering within an Engineering degree.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Major

Description:
Primary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Degree Minor

Description:
Optional, secondary field of study of a degree-seeking student.
Usage Note:
Where possible, values should be taken from published frameworks defining degree majors, minors, and concentrations such as the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Child

Description:
The referenced resource is lower in some arbitrary hierarchy than this resource.
Comment:
This property identifies a child node in the downward path in the chain of resources in a taxon path.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Component Designation

Description:
Label identifying the category to further distinguish one component from another as designated by the promulgating body.
Comment:
Examples may include "Required", "Core", "General Education", "Elective", etc.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Condition

Description:
Resource referenced defines a condition by which this resource is satisfied in full or in part.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Is Destination Component Of

Description:
Pathway for which this resource is the goal or destination.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Is Part Of

Description:
Indicates another entity of which this entity is a component.
Comment:
Covers partitive notions such as "embedded".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Point Value

Description:
Points associated with this resource, or points possible.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Precedes

Description:
Resource that logically comes after this resource.
Comment:
The ceterms:precedes property indicates a simple or suggested ordering of resources.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Proxy For

Description:
Indicates the resource for which a pathway component or similar proxy resource is a stand-in.
Comment:
The subject for this property will be acting as proxy in a context such as a pathway for the resource that is its object, so that assertions can be made about relationships between things in that context that are not universally true of the resources for which they are proxies.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Source Data

Description:
Structured data representing the resource.
Comment:
The preferred data serialization is JSON-LD or some other serialization of RDF.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Asserted By

Description:
Agent making a statement based on fact or belief.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Ability Embodied

Description:
Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance are embodied either directly or indirectly in this resource.
Usage Note:
The abilityEmbodied property may referenced a defined ability in an ontology such as O*NET or an existing competency defined in a competency framework.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Comment

Description:
Supplemental text provided by the promulgating body that clarifies the nature, scope or use of this resource.
Comment:
Use this property when the text provides useful context for this resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Knowledge Embodied

Description:
Body of information embodied either directly or indirectly in this resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Skill Embodied

Description:
Ability to apply knowledge and use know-how to complete tasks and solve problems including types or categories of developed proficiency or dexterity in mental operations and physical processes is embodied either directly or indirectly in this resource.
Usage Note:
The skillEmbodied property may reference a defined skill in an ontology such as O*NET or an existing competency defined in a competency framework.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Classification

Description:
Category or classification of this resource.
Usage Note:
Where a more specific property exists, such as ceterms:naics, ceterms:isicV4, ceterms:credentialType, etc., use that property instead of this one.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Coded Notation

Description:
Set of alpha-numeric symbols as defined by the body responsible for this resource that uniquely identifies this resource and supports its discovery and use.
Comment:
Examples include the alpha-numeric code "CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.CED.A.2" identifying a node in the U.S. Common Core State Standards on creating equations in algebra, or, the code "8021" in the U.S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) for identifying the occupational context for "Offices and Clinics of Dentists".
Usage Note:
For identifiers that come from a recognized identification scheme use the specific property for that identifier type, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., or use ceterms:identifier so that the identification schema can be named.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Environmental Hazard Type

Description:
Type of condition in the physical work performance environment that entails risk exposures requiring mitigating processes; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
Such types may include exposure to bloodborne pathogens, airborne communicable diseases and dangerous chemicals, battlefield conditions, fire fighting, law enforcement, and so on.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Specialization

Description:
More specialized profession, trade, or career field that is encompassed by the one being described.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Task

Description:
Task related to this resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Workforce Demand

Description:
Indicates the level of demand for a resource via a demand level action.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Work Role

Description:
Work Role related to this resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Is Member Of

Description:
Collection to which this resource belongs.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Is Specialization Of

Description:
Less specialized profession, trade, or career field that encompasses the one being described.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Life Cycle Status Type

Description:
Type of state of the resource in terms of its stage in a life cycle; select from an enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Life Cycle Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Performance Level Type

Description:
Type of required or expected human performance level; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Physical Capability Type

Description:
Type of physical activity required or expected in performance; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
Such types may include fine motor activity, repetitive actions, climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting heavy objects, and so on.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Requires

Description:
Requirement or set of requirements for this resource.
Usage Note:
Consider using the more specific subproperties of requires such as prerequisite, coPrerequisite, entryCondition, and corequisite, where appropriate.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceasn:Competency ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:ConditionProfile ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Sensory Capability Type

Description:
Type of required or expected sensory capability; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
Such types may include smell, color discrimination, depth perception, and so on.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Target Competency

Description:
A competency relevant to the resource being described.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Agent Sector Type

Description:
Type of sociological, economic, or political subdivision served by an organization; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Recommended best practice for credentials in the Credential Engine Registry is to use concepts from the ceterms:AgentSector vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Agent Sector Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Agent Type

Description:
Type of organization such as educational institution, credentialing organization or quality assurance body; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:OrganizationType vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Address

Description:
Particulars describing the location of the place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:address or ceterms:email
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Email address of the organization or person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:address or ceterms:email
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredits

Description:
Credential, assessment, organization, or learning opportunity for which this organization provides official authorization or approval based on prescribed standards or criteria.
Usage Note:
Accredits includes the ongoing monitoring to confirm continued conformance to standards to maintain accreditation.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceasn:CompetencyFramework ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approves

Description:
Credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization for which this organization pronounces favorable judgment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceasn:CompetencyFramework ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:CredentialPerson ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Availability Listing

Description:
Listing of online and/or physical locations where a credential can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Credentialing Action

Description:
Indicates a past or potential credentialing action in which the resource being described plays an 'object' role.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Department

Description:
Department of the organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Dun & Bradstreet DUNS number for identifying an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) identifying organizations, persons, states, government agencies, corporations, and companies.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Alignment Map

Description:
Alignment map owned by the agent.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Condition Manifest

Description:
Entity that describes a set of constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements applicable across the organization, sub-organization or sets of credentials or acitivites.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Cost Manifest

Description:
Entity that describes a set of cost data applicable across the organization, sub-organization or sets of credentials or acitivites.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Verification Service

Description:
Entity describing available systems provided by the agent to verify credential holders.
Comment:
Systems in place to verify credential holders and communicate the current credentialing status of all credential holders to employers and other labor market participants, as well as to education and workforce development funders and regulators.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

In Demand Action

Description:
Assertion by an agent that this resource has a specific workforce demand level.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Industry Type

Description:
Type of industry; select from an existing enumeration of such types such as the SIC, NAICS, and ISIC classifications.
Usage Note:
Best practice in identifying industries for U.S. resources is to provide the NAICS code using the ceterms:naics property. Other resources may use the ceterms:industrytype property and any framework of the class ceterms:IndustryClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:IndustryClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

IPEDS ID

Description:
Unique six digit identifier assigned to all U.S. institutions that have submitted data to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Legal Entity Identifier Code

Description:
A 20-digit, alpha-numeric code, based on the ISO 17442 standard, for identifying legal entities participating in financial transactions.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Mission and Goals Statement

Description:
Webpage or online document that defines or explains the mission and goals of the organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Mission and Goals Statement Description

Description:
Textual statement of the mission and goals of the organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Resource offered or conferred by the organization or person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:Job ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:SupportService ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

OPE ID

Description:
OPE ID number (U.S. Office of Postsecondary Education Identification), sometimes referred to as the Federal School Code.
Comment:
Identification number used by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) to identify schools that have Program Participation Agreements (PPA) so that its students are eligible to participate in Federal Student Financial Assistance (FAFSA) programs under Title IV regulations. This is a 6-digit number followed by a 2-digit suffix used to identify branches, additional locations, and other entities that are part of the eligible institution.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Resource over which the organization or person claims legal title.
Comment:
Generally, the value of the property should be one of the subclasses of ceterms:Credential or ceterms:Pathway.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:SupportService ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Quality Assurance Target Type

Description:
Types of entities that the agent accredits, endorses, approves, or recognizes; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceasn:CompetencyFramework ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:CredentialPerson ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognizes

Description:
Resource that the agent recommends, endorses, indicates preference for, or otherwise provides a positive judgment.
Usage Note:
The agent being described may or may not use a set of formal recognition criteria.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceasn:CompetencyFramework ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:CredentialPerson ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Regulates

Description:
Credential, learning opportunity, assessment or organization that this quality assurance organization monitors, including enforcement of applicable legal requirements or standards.
Comment:
Regulation of organizations includes authorization to act or operate.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceasn:CompetencyFramework ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate
Description:
Credential type that has its validity extended by the organization or person.
Comment:
The value of ceterms:renews should be one of the specific subclasses of ceterms:Credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revokes

Description:
Credential type that can be invalidated or retracted by the awarding agent.
Comment:
The value of ceterms:revokes should be one of the specific subclasses of ceterms:Credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Sub-Organization

Description:
Organization in a subordinate or lower position than a parent organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Support Service Statement

Description:
Webpage or online document that defines or explains the nature of support services offered by the organization.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Support Service Statement Description

Description:
Description of the nature of support services offered by the organization.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Transfer Value Statement

Description:
Webpage or online document that defines or explains the nature of transfer value handled by the organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Transfer Value Statement Description

Description:
Description of the nature of transfer value handled by the organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Part

Description:
Indicates a separately identifiable and independently useful component of the entity.
Comment:
Such partitive components can frequently be used in more than one context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentComponent ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicComponent ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:CocurricularComponent ceterms:CollectionComponent ceterms:CompetencyComponent ceterms:Course ceterms:CourseComponent ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialComponent ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:ExtracurricularComponent ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JobComponent ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:MultiComponent ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate ceterms:WorkExperienceComponent

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

Keyword

Description:
Keyword or key phrase describing relevant aspects of an entity.
Usage Note:
Use the keyword property to enter free text keywords. A subject concept in a controlled vocabulary should use the subject property.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Life Cycle Status Type

Description:
Type of state of the resource in terms of its stage in a life cycle; select from an enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Life Cycle Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Subject

Description:
Words or brief phrases describing the topicality of the entity; select subject terms from an existing enumeration of such terms.
Usage Note:
Use the subject property to reference a concept in a controlled vocabulary. Free text subjects should use the keyword property.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Pathway

Description:
A pathway related to this resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Address Country

Description:
Nation with its own government and occupying a particular territory identified by the two-letter ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Address Locality

Description:
Town, city, or village in which a particular location is situtated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Address Region

Description:
State or province in which a particular location is situated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Geographic URI

Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of a place.
Comment:
This may define a place at any scale. Examples include a city, state, province, country, or continent.
Usage Note:
It is recommended to use services such as http://www.geonames.org to provide values for this property.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Latitude

Description:
Latitude of a location.
Comment:
For example 37.42242 (WGS 84)
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Longitude

Description:
The longitude of a location.
Comment:
For example -122.08585 (WGS 84).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Postal Code

Description:
The postal code. For example, 94043.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Post Office Box Number

Description:
Post office box number for post office addresses.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Street Address

Description:
Street address. e.g. "1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Target Contact Point

Description:
Options for contacting the organization or person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Address Country

Description:
Nation with its own government and occupying a particular territory identified by the two-letter ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Address Locality

Description:
Town, city, or village in which a particular location is situtated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Address Region

Description:
State or province in which a particular location is situated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Postal Code

Description:
The postal code. For example, 94043.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Post Office Box Number

Description:
Post office box number for post office addresses.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Street Address

Description:
Street address. e.g. "1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Registered Apprenticeship

Description:
The resource is registered with a governmental agency or other authorized organization because it has been vetted, approved and validated to meet specific criteria.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Registered By

Description:
Agent with which the resource is registered because it has been vetted, approved and validated to meet specific criteria.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Date Effective

Description:
Effective date of this resource's content.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

External Input Type

Description:
Types of external stakeholders that provide input to an entity's processes or resources; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ExternalInput vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Jurisdiction

Description:
Geographic or political region in which the credential is formally applicable or an organization has authority to act.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Process Frequency

Description:
Interval of process occurence.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Processing Agent

Description:
Organization or person performing the process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Process Method

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the process methods.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Method Description

Description:
Textual description of the process methods.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Scoring Method Description

Description:
Textual description of the method used to score the assessment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Scoring Method Example

Description:
Webpage or online document providing an example of the method or tool used to score the assessment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Scoring Method Example Description

Description:
Textual example of the method or tool used to score the assessment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Target Assessment

Description:
Assessment that provides direct, indirect, formative or summative evaluation or estimation of the nature, ability, or quality for an entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Target Competency Framework

Description:
Competency framework relevant to the process being described.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Target Credential

Description:
Credential that is a focus or target of the condition, process or verification service.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Target Learning Opportunity

Description:
Learning opportunity that is the focus of a condition, process or another learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Verification Method Description

Description:
Textual description of the methods used to evaluate an assessment, learning opportunity, process or verificaiton service for validity or reliability.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Data Collection Method Type

Description:
Type of method by which the data was collected.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the qdata:CollectionMethod Concept Scheme.

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Agent Sector Type

Description:
Type of sociological, economic, or political subdivision served by an organization; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Recommended best practice for credentials in the Credential Engine Registry is to use concepts from the ceterms:AgentSector vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Agent Sector Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Agent Type

Description:
Type of organization such as educational institution, credentialing organization or quality assurance body; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:OrganizationType vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Address

Description:
Particulars describing the location of the place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:address or ceterms:email
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Email address of the organization or person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:address or ceterms:email
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredits

Description:
Credential, assessment, organization, or learning opportunity for which this organization provides official authorization or approval based on prescribed standards or criteria.
Usage Note:
Accredits includes the ongoing monitoring to confirm continued conformance to standards to maintain accreditation.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceasn:CompetencyFramework ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approves

Description:
Credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization for which this organization pronounces favorable judgment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceasn:CompetencyFramework ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:CredentialPerson ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Availability Listing

Description:
Listing of online and/or physical locations where a credential can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Credentialing Action

Description:
Indicates a past or potential credentialing action in which the resource being described plays an 'object' role.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Department

Description:
Department of the organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Dun & Bradstreet DUNS number for identifying an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) identifying organizations, persons, states, government agencies, corporations, and companies.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Alignment Map

Description:
Alignment map owned by the agent.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Condition Manifest

Description:
Entity that describes a set of constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements applicable across the organization, sub-organization or sets of credentials or acitivites.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Cost Manifest

Description:
Entity that describes a set of cost data applicable across the organization, sub-organization or sets of credentials or acitivites.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Verification Service

Description:
Entity describing available systems provided by the agent to verify credential holders.
Comment:
Systems in place to verify credential holders and communicate the current credentialing status of all credential holders to employers and other labor market participants, as well as to education and workforce development funders and regulators.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

In Demand Action

Description:
Assertion by an agent that this resource has a specific workforce demand level.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Industry Type

Description:
Type of industry; select from an existing enumeration of such types such as the SIC, NAICS, and ISIC classifications.
Usage Note:
Best practice in identifying industries for U.S. resources is to provide the NAICS code using the ceterms:naics property. Other resources may use the ceterms:industrytype property and any framework of the class ceterms:IndustryClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:IndustryClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

IPEDS ID

Description:
Unique six digit identifier assigned to all U.S. institutions that have submitted data to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Legal Entity Identifier Code

Description:
A 20-digit, alpha-numeric code, based on the ISO 17442 standard, for identifying legal entities participating in financial transactions.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Mission and Goals Statement

Description:
Webpage or online document that defines or explains the mission and goals of the organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Mission and Goals Statement Description

Description:
Textual statement of the mission and goals of the organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Resource offered or conferred by the organization or person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:Job ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:SupportService ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

OPE ID

Description:
OPE ID number (U.S. Office of Postsecondary Education Identification), sometimes referred to as the Federal School Code.
Comment:
Identification number used by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) to identify schools that have Program Participation Agreements (PPA) so that its students are eligible to participate in Federal Student Financial Assistance (FAFSA) programs under Title IV regulations. This is a 6-digit number followed by a 2-digit suffix used to identify branches, additional locations, and other entities that are part of the eligible institution.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Resource over which the organization or person claims legal title.
Comment:
Generally, the value of the property should be one of the subclasses of ceterms:Credential or ceterms:Pathway.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:SupportService ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Quality Assurance Target Type

Description:
Types of entities that the agent accredits, endorses, approves, or recognizes; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceasn:CompetencyFramework ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:CredentialPerson ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognizes

Description:
Resource that the agent recommends, endorses, indicates preference for, or otherwise provides a positive judgment.
Usage Note:
The agent being described may or may not use a set of formal recognition criteria.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceasn:CompetencyFramework ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:CredentialPerson ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Regulates

Description:
Credential, learning opportunity, assessment or organization that this quality assurance organization monitors, including enforcement of applicable legal requirements or standards.
Comment:
Regulation of organizations includes authorization to act or operate.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceasn:CompetencyFramework ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate
Description:
Credential type that has its validity extended by the organization or person.
Comment:
The value of ceterms:renews should be one of the specific subclasses of ceterms:Credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revokes

Description:
Credential type that can be invalidated or retracted by the awarding agent.
Comment:
The value of ceterms:revokes should be one of the specific subclasses of ceterms:Credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Sub-Organization

Description:
Organization in a subordinate or lower position than a parent organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Support Service Statement

Description:
Webpage or online document that defines or explains the nature of support services offered by the organization.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Support Service Statement Description

Description:
Description of the nature of support services offered by the organization.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Transfer Value Statement

Description:
Webpage or online document that defines or explains the nature of transfer value handled by the organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Transfer Value Statement Description

Description:
Description of the nature of transfer value handled by the organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Acting Agent

Description:
Organization or person performing an action.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Action Status Type

Description:
Entity describing the current disposition or standing of an action; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Action Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

End Date

Description:
Date some event or activity ends.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Evidence of Action

Description:
Entity that proves that the action occurred or that the action continues to be valid.
Comment:
The evidence verifies the information in the action and is particular to it. It is not a collection relating to several unrelated actions or a description of how such verifications might generically be characterized. It may comprise more than one evidentiary entity relating to the same action.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instrument

Description:
Object that helped the agent perform the action. e.g. John wrote a book with a pen.
Comment:
A credential or other instrument whose criteria was applied in executing the action.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Object upon which the action is carried out, whose state is kept intact or changed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceasn:Competency ceasn:CompetencyFramework ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:CredentialPerson ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Participant

Description:
Co-agents that participated in the action indirectly.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Start Date

Description:
Date the validity or usefulness of the information in this resource begins.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Date Effective

Description:
Effective date of this resource's content.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Jurisdiction

Description:
Geographic or political region in which the credential is formally applicable or an organization has authority to act.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Revocation Criteria

Description:
Webpage or online document that provides information about the removal criteria for an awarded credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Textual description providing information about the removal criteria for an awarded credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Delivery Type

Description:
Type of means by which a learning opportunity or assessment is delivered to credential seekers and by which they interact; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice is to use concepts from a controlled vocabulary such as the ceterms:DeliveryType vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:deliveryType or ceterms:deliveryTypeDescription or ceterms:availableAt or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Delivery Type Description

Description:
Detailed description of the delivery type of an assessment or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:deliveryType or ceterms:deliveryTypeDescription or ceterms:availableAt or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Available At

Description:
Physical location where the credential, assessment, or learning opportunity can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:deliveryType or ceterms:deliveryTypeDescription or ceterms:availableAt or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:deliveryType or ceterms:deliveryTypeDescription or ceterms:availableAt or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Schedule Frequency Type

Description:
Type of frequency indicating the cadence at which events associated with a resource typically occur; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
This relates to the frequency of events associated with a resource once it is running.
Usage Note:
For information relating to how often something starts, use ceterms:offerFrequencyType.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:scheduleFrequencyType or ceterms:scheduleTimingType or ceterms:offerFrequencyType or ceterms:estimatedCost or ceterms:commonCosts or ceterms:estimatedDuration or ceterms:aggregateData
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Schedule Timing Type

Description:
Type of time at which events typically occur; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:scheduleFrequencyType or ceterms:scheduleTimingType or ceterms:offerFrequencyType or ceterms:estimatedCost or ceterms:commonCosts or ceterms:estimatedDuration or ceterms:aggregateData
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Schedule Timing Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Offer Frequency Type

Description:
Type of frequency at which a resource is offered; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
This relates to how often something starts.
Usage Note:
For information relating to the frequency of events associated with a resource when it is running, use ceterms:scheduleFrequencyType.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:scheduleFrequencyType or ceterms:scheduleTimingType or ceterms:offerFrequencyType or ceterms:estimatedCost or ceterms:commonCosts or ceterms:estimatedDuration or ceterms:aggregateData
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Estimated Cost

Description:
Estimated cost of a credential, learning opportunity or assessment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:scheduleFrequencyType or ceterms:scheduleTimingType or ceterms:offerFrequencyType or ceterms:estimatedCost or ceterms:commonCosts or ceterms:estimatedDuration or ceterms:aggregateData
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:scheduleFrequencyType or ceterms:scheduleTimingType or ceterms:offerFrequencyType or ceterms:estimatedCost or ceterms:commonCosts or ceterms:estimatedDuration or ceterms:aggregateData
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Estimated Duration

Description:
Estimated time it will take to complete a credential, learning opportunity or assessment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:scheduleFrequencyType or ceterms:scheduleTimingType or ceterms:offerFrequencyType or ceterms:estimatedCost or ceterms:commonCosts or ceterms:estimatedDuration or ceterms:aggregateData
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Aggregate Data

Description:
Statistical information about the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:scheduleFrequencyType or ceterms:scheduleTimingType or ceterms:offerFrequencyType or ceterms:estimatedCost or ceterms:commonCosts or ceterms:estimatedDuration or ceterms:aggregateData
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Availability Listing

Description:
Listing of online and/or physical locations where a credential can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Available Online At

Description:
Online location where the credential, assessment, or learning opportunity can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Life Cycle Status Type

Description:
Type of state of the resource in terms of its stage in a life cycle; select from an enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Life Cycle Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:offeredBy or ceterms:ownedBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:offeredBy or ceterms:ownedBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Availability Listing

Description:
Listing of online and/or physical locations where a credential can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Available At

Description:
Physical location where the credential, assessment, or learning opportunity can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Available Online At

Description:
Online location where the credential, assessment, or learning opportunity can be pursued.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Date Effective

Description:
Effective date of this resource's content.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Keyword

Description:
Keyword or key phrase describing relevant aspects of an entity.
Usage Note:
Use the keyword property to enter free text keywords. A subject concept in a controlled vocabulary should use the subject property.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Occupation Type

Description:
Type of occupation; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. resources, best practice is to identify an occupation using a framework such as the ONet. Other resources may use any framework of the class ceterms:OccupationClassification, such as the EU's ESCO, ISCO-08, and SOC 2010.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:OccupationClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

Support Service For

Description:
Resource to which this support service is applicable.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Collection ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:Job ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:ScheduledOffering ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate ceterms:WorkRole
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Comment

Description:
Supplemental text provided by the promulgating body that clarifies the nature, scope or use of this resource.
Comment:
Use this property when the text provides useful context for this resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

List ID

Description:
An alphanumeric string indicating the relative position of a resource in an ordered list of resources such as "A", "B", or "a", "b", or "I", "II", or "1", "2".
Usage Note:
Punctuation accompanying alphanumeric strings should not be included.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Asserted By

Description:
Agent making a statement based on fact or belief.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Classification

Description:
Category or classification of this resource.
Usage Note:
Where a more specific property exists, such as ceterms:naics, ceterms:isicV4, ceterms:credentialType, etc., use that property instead of this one.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Coded Notation

Description:
Set of alpha-numeric symbols as defined by the body responsible for this resource that uniquely identifies this resource and supports its discovery and use.
Comment:
Examples include the alpha-numeric code "CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.CED.A.2" identifying a node in the U.S. Common Core State Standards on creating equations in algebra, or, the code "8021" in the U.S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) for identifying the occupational context for "Offices and Clinics of Dentists".
Usage Note:
For identifiers that come from a recognized identification scheme use the specific property for that identifier type, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., or use ceterms:identifier so that the identification schema can be named.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Environmental Hazard Type

Description:
Type of condition in the physical work performance environment that entails risk exposures requiring mitigating processes; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
Such types may include exposure to bloodborne pathogens, airborne communicable diseases and dangerous chemicals, battlefield conditions, fire fighting, law enforcement, and so on.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Job

Description:
Job related to this resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Occupation

Description:
Occupation related to this resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Work Role

Description:
Work Role related to this resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Is Member Of

Description:
Collection to which this resource belongs.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Life Cycle Status Type

Description:
Type of state of the resource in terms of its stage in a life cycle; select from an enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Life Cycle Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Performance Level Type

Description:
Type of required or expected human performance level; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Physical Capability Type

Description:
Type of physical activity required or expected in performance; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
Such types may include fine motor activity, repetitive actions, climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting heavy objects, and so on.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Sensory Capability Type

Description:
Type of required or expected sensory capability; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
Such types may include smell, color discrimination, depth perception, and so on.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Target Competency

Description:
A competency relevant to the resource being described.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Intermediary For

Description:
Resource for which this resource is an intermediary.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Requires

Description:
Requirement or set of requirements for this resource.
Usage Note:
Consider using the more specific subproperties of requires such as prerequisite, coPrerequisite, entryCondition, and corequisite, where appropriate.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceasn:Competency ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:ConditionProfile ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Transfer Value

Description:
An explicit amount of transfer value.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Is Member Of

Description:
Collection to which this resource belongs.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Subject

Description:
Words or brief phrases describing the topicality of the entity; select subject terms from an existing enumeration of such terms.
Usage Note:
Use the subject property to reference a concept in a controlled vocabulary. Free text subjects should use the keyword property.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Description

Description:
A description of the item.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Date Effective

Description:
Effective date of this resource's content.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Estimated Cost

Description:
Estimated cost of a credential, learning opportunity or assessment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Holder Must Authorize

Description:
Whether or not the credential holder must authorize the organization to provide the verification service.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Jurisdiction

Description:
Geographic or political region in which the credential is formally applicable or an organization has authority to act.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Target Credential

Description:
Credential that is a focus or target of the condition, process or verification service.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Verification Directory

Description:
Directory of credential holders and their current statuses.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Verification Method Description

Description:
Textual description of the methods used to evaluate an assessment, learning opportunity, process or verificaiton service for validity or reliability.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Verification Service URL

Description:
Direct access to the verification service.
Comment:
This property identifies machine-accessible services, such as API endpoints, that provide direct access to the verification service being described.
Usage Note:
For general webpages describing the service, use the subjectWebpage property.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Credential Status Type

Description:
Type of official status of the credential; select from an enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:CredentialStatus vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Credential Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Language

Description:
The primary language or languages of the entity, even if it makes use of other languages; e.g., a course offered in English to teach Spanish would have an inLanguage of English, while a credential in Quebec could have an inLanguage of both French and English.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Subject Webpage

Description:
Webpage that describes this entity.
Comment:
The web page being referenced describes the entity. The value of subjectWebpage is an authoritative location for information about the subject but should not be assumed to be a persistent identifier of the subject.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Owned By

Description:
Organization or person with an enforceable claim or legal title to the resource.
Comment:
Agent includes credentialing organizations, quality assurance organizations and persons. It does not not include credential holders.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Offered By

Description:
Agent that offers the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required Conditionally: Must include ceterms:ownedBy or ceterms:offeredBy
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Accredited In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or assessment is accredited.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Administration Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a resource, or aspects of it, are administered.
Comment:
Processes described include the execution of events and the development of resources in the lifecycle of a credential or organization, such as the process for the proctoring of assessments.
Usage Note:
For assessments and rubrics, this can be used to indicate the scoring algorithm.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Appeal Process

Description:
Formal process for objecting to decisions of the organization regarding credentials, assessments or processes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Approved In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which an organization pronounces favorable judgment for this credential, assessment, learning opportunity, or organization.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Assessment Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the assessment for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Audience Type

Description:
The type of audience for which the resource is applicable, intended, or useful; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
Best practice for developing credential descriptions for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:Audience vocabulary.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Broad Alignment

Description:
Item that covers all of the relevant concepts in the item being described as well as additional relevant concepts.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Conditions

Description:
Set constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements that are shared across an organization, organizational subdivision, set of credentials, or category of entities and activities.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Common Costs

Description:
Set of costs maintained at an organizational or sub-organizational level, which apply to this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Complaint Process

Description:
Process for handling complaints about a credential, or aspects of it including related learning opportunities and assessments.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Co-Prerequisite

Description:
Resource that must be completed prior to, or pursued at the same time as, this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Copyright Holder

Description:
Person or organization holding the rights in copyright to entities such as credentials, learning opportunities, assessments, competencies or concept schemes.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Credential Identifier

Description:
Globally unique identifier by which the creator, owner or provider of a credential recognizes that credential in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the credential).
Comment:
The identifier may take the form of a URN, UUID, ARK, DOI, INFO or any other publicly recognized, globally unique identifier scheme.
Usage Note:
Best practice for descriptions intended for the Credential Engine Registry is to use the ceterms:ctid property for this purpose; ceterms:ctid is declared as a subproperty of ceterms:credentialId.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Development Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which a credential, or aspects of it, were created.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Earnings

Description:
Entity describing aggregate credential holder earnings data.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Employment Outcome

Description:
Entity describing aggregate data on jobs obtained with the credential by occupation and industry for a given period of time in a specific region.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Exact Alignment

Description:
Relevant concepts in two entities being compared are coextensive.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Expiration Date

Description:
Date beyond which the resource is no longer offered or available.
Comment:
Previously earned, completed, or attained resources may still be valid even if they are no longer offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Financial Assistance

Description:
Entity that describes financial assistance for which this credential, assessment, or learning opportunity qualifies.
Comment:
Whether the financial aid in question is associated with a credential, an assessment, or a learning opportunity is dependent on context.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Has Rubric

Description:
Rubric related to this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Holders

Description:
Entity describing the number and characteristics of credentialed individuals and their geographic location.
Usage Note:
The use of ceterms:aggregateData instead of this property is strongly recommended.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Image, icon or logo that represents the entity including registered trade or service marks.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Instructional Program Type

Description:
Type of instructional program; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Usage Note:
For U.S. credentials, best practice is to use a framework such as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs). Other credentials may use any framework of the class CTDL InstructionalProgramClassification.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the ceterms:InstructionalProgramClassification Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property.

ISIC Revision 4 Code

Description:
The International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Revision 4 code for a particular organization, business person, or place.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Non-Credit

Description:
Resource carries or confers no official academic credit according to the provider of the resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Registered Apprenticeship

Description:
The resource is registered with a governmental agency or other authorized organization because it has been vetted, approved and validated to meet specific criteria.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Latest Version

Description:
Latest version of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Learning Delivery Type

Description:
Delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Comment:
Indicates the delivery type for the learning opportunity for the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Delivery Type Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Maintenance Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is maintained including review and updating.
Comment:
Such maintenance does not include renewal of a credential by an individual holder.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Major Alignment

Description:
Major overlap of relevant concepts between the two resources being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Minor Alignment

Description:
Minor overlap of relevant concepts between the two credentials being compared.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of an organization or business person.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Narrow Alignment

Description:
Credential covers all of the relevant concepts in another credential as well as relevant concepts not found in the other credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Next Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately follows this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Offered In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale where the credential, learning resource or assessment is offered.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Previous Version

Description:
Version of the resource that immediately precedes this version.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Process Standards

Description:
Webpage or online document that describes the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Process Standards Description

Description:
Textual description of the criteria, standards, and/or requirements used with a process.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Provides Transfer Value For

Description:
This resource provides transfer value for the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Receives Transfer Value From

Description:
This resource receives transfer value from the referenced Transfer Value Profile.
Comment:
Refer to the referenced Transfer Value Profile for more information. Other resources may be included for the full value.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Recognized In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning resource, or assessment has been publicly recommended, acknowledged or endorsed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Entity that describes the longitude, latitude and other location details of an area.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Regulated In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential, learning opportunity or resource is regulated.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal

Description:
Entity describing the constraints, prerequisites, entry conditions, or requirements necessary to maintenance and renewal of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, renewal applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may occasionally apply to other types of credentials.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewal Frequency

Description:
Frequency with which the credential needs to be renewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Renewed By

Description:
Organization or person that handles the renewal of the credential.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Renewed In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential is renewable.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Review Process

Description:
Entity that describes the process by which the credential, or aspects of it, are reviewed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation

Description:
Entity that describes the processes and criteria for ending (revoking) the validity or operation of an awarded credential.
Comment:
Generally, revocation applies to certifications and licenses; however, it may also apply to other types of credential under extraordinary circumstances.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revocation Process

Description:
Entity describing the process by which the credential is revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked By

Description:
Organization or person that handles revocation of an awarded credential due to violations or failure to renew.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Revoked In

Description:
Region or political jurisdiction such as a state, province or locale in which the credential can be revoked.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Same As

Description:
Another source of information about the entity being described.
Comment:
Other sources may include descriptions of entities in open databases such as DBpedia, Wikidata, the Credential Engine Registry, or other platforms.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Superseded By

Description:
Resource that replaces this resource.
Comment:
For example, a credential that outright replaces the credential being described, and is not simply a newer version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Supersedes

Description:
Resource that this resource replaces.
Comment:
For example, the credential that is outright replaced by the credential being described, and is not simply an older version of the same credential (the two credentials have different CTIDs).
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:TransferValueProfile ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Target Pathway

Description:
Pathway in which this resource is a potential component.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Uses Verification Service

Description:
Reference to a service that is used to verify this Credential.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Is Part Of

Description:
Indicates another entity of which this entity is a component.
Comment:
Covers partitive notions such as "embedded".
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Pathway ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Point Value

Description:
Points associated with this resource, or points possible.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value

Precedes

Description:
Resource that logically comes after this resource.
Comment:
The ceterms:precedes property indicates a simple or suggested ordering of resources.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Proxy For

Description:
Indicates the resource for which a pathway component or similar proxy resource is a stand-in.
Comment:
The subject for this property will be acting as proxy in a context such as a pathway for the resource that is its object, so that assertions can be made about relationships between things in that context that are not universally true of the resources for which they are proxies.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Acting Agent

Description:
Organization or person performing an action.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Description

Description:
Statement, characterization or account of the entity.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Instrument

Description:
Object that helped the agent perform the action. e.g. John wrote a book with a pen.
Comment:
A credential or other instrument whose criteria was applied in executing the action.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Object upon which the action is carried out, whose state is kept intact or changed.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:
ceasn:Competency ceasn:CompetencyFramework ceterms:AcademicCertificate ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:AssessmentProfile ceterms:AssociateDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree ceterms:BachelorDegree ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree ceterms:Badge ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate ceterms:Certificate ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation ceterms:Certification ceterms:Course ceterms:Credential ceterms:CredentialOrganization ceterms:CredentialPerson ceterms:Degree ceterms:DigitalBadge ceterms:Diploma ceterms:DoctoralDegree ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate ceterms:JourneymanCertificate ceterms:LearningOpportunityProfile ceterms:LearningProgram ceterms:License ceterms:MasterCertificate ceterms:MasterDegree ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree ceterms:MicroCredential ceterms:OpenBadge ceterms:Organization ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate ceterms:PostMasterCertificate ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate ceterms:QACredentialOrganization ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential ceterms:ResearchDoctorate ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma ceterms:SpecialistDegree ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate

Action Status Type

Description:
Entity describing the current disposition or standing of an action; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Action Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

End Date

Description:
Date some event or activity ends.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Evidence of Action

Description:
Entity that proves that the action occurred or that the action continues to be valid.
Comment:
The evidence verifies the information in the action and is particular to it. It is not a collection relating to several unrelated actions or a description of how such verifications might generically be characterized. It may comprise more than one evidentiary entity relating to the same action.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Jurisdiction

Description:
Geographic or political region in which the credential is formally applicable or an organization has authority to act.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Participant

Description:
Co-agents that participated in the action indirectly.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Description:
Outcome produced in the action.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Start Date

Description:
Date the validity or usefulness of the information in this resource begins.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Globally unique Credential Transparency Identifier (CTID) by which the creator, owner or provider of a resource recognizes it in transactions with the external environment (e.g., in verifiable claims involving the resource).
Comment:
The CTID is the equivalent of a version identifier for the resource. Different versions of a resource are considered distinct expressions and each must be assigned its own CTID. Each version of a resource can have only one CTID assigned. However, a single version of a resource may have distinct identifier values for both the ctid property and the credentialId property. In such a case both identifiers will be recognized by the resource creator/owner/provider in transactions with the external environment.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:
Description:
Name or title of the resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Required
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Ability Embodied

Description:
Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance are embodied either directly or indirectly in this resource.
Usage Note:
The abilityEmbodied property may referenced a defined ability in an ontology such as O*NET or an existing competency defined in a competency framework.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Comment

Description:
Supplemental text provided by the promulgating body that clarifies the nature, scope or use of this resource.
Comment:
Use this property when the text provides useful context for this resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Knowledge Embodied

Description:
Body of information embodied either directly or indirectly in this resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Skill Embodied

Description:
Ability to apply knowledge and use know-how to complete tasks and solve problems including types or categories of developed proficiency or dexterity in mental operations and physical processes is embodied either directly or indirectly in this resource.
Usage Note:
The skillEmbodied property may reference a defined skill in an ontology such as O*NET or an existing competency defined in a competency framework.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Alternate Name

Description:
Alias for the entity including acronyms, alpha-numeric notations, and other forms of name abbreviations in common use such as PhD, MA, and BA.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Asserted By

Description:
Agent making a statement based on fact or belief.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Classification

Description:
Category or classification of this resource.
Usage Note:
Where a more specific property exists, such as ceterms:naics, ceterms:isicV4, ceterms:credentialType, etc., use that property instead of this one.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Coded Notation

Description:
Set of alpha-numeric symbols as defined by the body responsible for this resource that uniquely identifies this resource and supports its discovery and use.
Comment:
Examples include the alpha-numeric code "CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.CED.A.2" identifying a node in the U.S. Common Core State Standards on creating equations in algebra, or, the code "8021" in the U.S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) for identifying the occupational context for "Offices and Clinics of Dentists".
Usage Note:
For identifiers that come from a recognized identification scheme use the specific property for that identifier type, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., or use ceterms:identifier so that the identification schema can be named.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Value Type:

Environmental Hazard Type

Description:
Type of condition in the physical work performance environment that entails risk exposures requiring mitigating processes; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
Such types may include exposure to bloodborne pathogens, airborne communicable diseases and dangerous chemicals, battlefield conditions, fire fighting, law enforcement, and so on.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Job

Description:
Job related to this resource.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Has Support Service

Description:
Reference to a relevant support service.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric token that identifies this resource and information about the token's originating context or scheme.
Usage Note:
Where a specific property for the originating context or scheme exists, such as ceterms:opeID, ceterms:ncesID, ceterms:leiCode, etc., use that property instead of this one. Where the identifier has no nameable originating context or scheme other than that of the resource being identified, ceterms:codedNotation may be used.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

In Catalog

Description:
An inventory or listing of resources that includes this resource.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Is Member Of

Description:
Collection to which this resource belongs.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Life Cycle Status Type

Description:
Type of state of the resource in terms of its stage in a life cycle; select from an enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Single-Value
Vocabulary:
This property should point to terms applicable to the Life Cycle Status Concept Scheme via the Credential Alignment Object's ceterms:targetNode property:

Performance Level Type

Description:
Type of required or expected human performance level; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Physical Capability Type

Description:
Type of physical activity required or expected in performance; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
Such types may include fine motor activity, repetitive actions, climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting heavy objects, and so on.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Sensory Capability Type

Description:
Type of required or expected sensory capability; select from an existing enumeration of such types.
Comment:
Such types may include smell, color discrimination, depth perception, and so on.
Status:
vs:unstable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type:

Target Competency

Description:
A competency relevant to the resource being described.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Version Identifier

Description:
Alphanumeric identifier of the version of the resource that is unique within the organizational context of its owner.
Comment:
The resource version captured here is any local identifier used by the resource owner to identify the version of the resource in the local system.
Usage Note:
Locally unique identifiers are acceptable; however, globally unique URI or GUID/UUID are preferred.
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value

Percentage

Description:
Quotient of two values of the data set, expressed as a percentage.
Usage Note:
Best practice is to treat the value of this property as a verbatim percentage; for example, a value of 1.5 should be interpreted as 1.5%
Status:
vs:stable
Importance:
Optional
Multiplicity:
Multi-Value
Value Type: