Credential Transparency Description Language Release History

This page displays the release history for the Credential Transparency Description Language schema. Each release contains a set of changes, which are documented below. Each change describes what was changed, why, and links to one or more relevant Github issues.

January 2025 CTDL Release (20250131) (Pending)

This is the January 2025 CTDL Release.

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ceterms:AlignmentMap View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

rdfs:comment: Added
en-US Entity comprised of a set of alignment or mapping assertions between two existing entities.
dct:description: Added
en-US Alignment maps provide the means for parties to assert sets of alignments between already existing entities created by themselves or other parties.
rdfs:comment: Removed
en-US 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.
dct:description: Removed
en-US 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.

Reason:

en-US Update definition and comment

https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/970

ceterms:AlignmentObject View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

rdfs:label: Added
en-US Alignment Object
rdfs:comment: Added
en-US Entity describing the relationship between two nodes in different frameworks.
dct:description: Added
en-US Can be used to compare concepts in concept schemes, levels in progression models, etc.
vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US New Class.

https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/970

ceterms:atLevel View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:PostBaccalaureateCertificate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:TechnicalLevel1Certificate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:HigherEducationLevel1Certificate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:License
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:JourneymanCertificate
rdfs:comment: Added
en-US Indicates the stage or level of achievement in a progression of learning.
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:Degree
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:BachelorOfScienceDegree
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:PreApprenticeshipCertificate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:MasterCertificate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:Badge
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:DigitalBadge
vann:usageNote: Added
en-US Indicates the level an audience will hold upon completion or attainment. To indicate the level of the audience that should be qualified to pursue this resource, use audienceLevel.
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:Diploma
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:BachelorDegree
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:ApprenticeshipCertificate
rdfs:label: Added
en-US At Level
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:SecondarySchoolDiploma
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:ProfessionalCertificate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:HigherEducationLevel2Certificate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:BasicTechnicalCertificate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedArtsDegree
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:AssociateDegree
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:GeneralEducationDevelopment
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:TechnicalLevel2Certificate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:QualityAssuranceCredential
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:Certification
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:AssociateOfAppliedScienceDegree
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:TechnicalLevel3Certificate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:ProficiencyCertificate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:PostMasterCertificate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:SpecialistDegree
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:OpenBadge
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:DoctoralDegree
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:SecondaryEducationCertificate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel1Certificate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:ResearchDoctorate
schema:rangeIncludes: Added asn:ProgressionLevel
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:Credential
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:BachelorOfArtsDegree
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:ProfessionalDoctorate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:CertificateOfParticipation
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:AcademicCertificate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:Certificate
vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:MasterOfArtsDegree
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:MicroCredential
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:GeneralEducationLevel2Certificate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:WorkBasedLearningCertificate
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:MasterDegree
schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:MasterOfScienceDegree

Reason:

en-US New Property

https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/970

ceterms:QualificationsFramework View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

rdfs:label: Added
en-US Qualifications Framework
rdfs:comment: Added
en-US Instrument for developing, classifying and issuing qualifications at international, national, regional or sectoral levels according to a set of criteria (such as descriptors) applicable to specified levels of learning outcomes.
vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable