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(2026) . Digital tools for the portability of learning outcomes. Insights from a ReferNet survey. Cedefop Insights. Publications Office of the European Union. [http://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2801/ 9711581](http://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2801/ 9711581) .  \nA great deal of additional information on the European Union is available on the internet. It can be accessed through the Europa website ( [https://european](https://european)union.europa.eu/index_en) .  \nLuxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2026  \n© Cedefop, 2026  \nUnless otherwise noted, the reuse of this document is authorised under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4 .0) licence. This means that reuse is allowed, provided appropriate credit is given and any changes made are indicated. For any use or reproduction of photos or other material that is not owned by Cedefop, permission must besought directly from the copyright holders.  \nPDF ISBN 978-92-896-3992-7  \nISSN 3094-6255  \nDoi: 10.2801/ 9711581  \nTI-01-26-042-EN-N  \nThe European Centre for the Development of Vocational  \nTraining (Cedefop) is the European Union’s reference centre for vocational education and training, skills and qualifications. We  \nprovide information, research, analyses and evidence on vocational education and training, skills and qualifications for policymaking in the EU Member States.  \nCedefop was originally established in 1975 by Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 . This decision was repealed in 2019 by Regulation (EU) 2019/128 establishing Cedefop as a European Union Agency with a renewed mandate.  \nEurope 123, Thessaloniki (Pylaia), Greece  \nPostal: Cedefop service post, 570 01 Thermi, Greece Tel. +30 2310490111, Fax +30 2310490020 Email: info@cedefop.europa.eu [www.cedefop.europa.eu](www.cedefop.europa.eu)  \nJürgen Siebel, Executive Director  \nTony Donohoe, Chair of the Management Board  \nTable of contents  \nAcknowledgements ............................................................................................. 1  \nCHAPTER 1. Introduction ................................................................................ 2  \nCHAPTER 2. Policy attention to digital tools promoting transparency and portability of learning outcomes ............................................................... 4  \nCHAPTER 3. Digital tools for information on qualifications and programmes…................................................................................................... 7  \n3.1. Towards a single access point ................................................................. 7  \n3.2. Coverage and users of qualifications databases ...................................... 8  \nCHAPTER 4. Digital credentials..................................................................... 9  \n4.1. National understanding ............................................................................ 9  \n4.2. Policy rationale for introducing digital credentials ................................... 10  \n4.3. Implementation maturity and patterns of use.......................................... 11  \n4.4. Actors using digital credentials ............................................................... 15  \n4.5. Existence of digital credentials infrastructure ......................................... 16  \n4.6. Scope of tools for storing digital credential and verification practices ..... 18  \n4.7. Digital tools for employers ...................................................................... 19  \n4.8. Challenges, trust and resources............................................................. 20  \nCHAPTER 5. Conclusions ............................................................................ 23  \n5.1. What the evidence shows ......................................................................","cbCaioFZFvPYGflE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioFZFvPYGflE","pdf",622795,33,"English","# Acknowledgements\n# CHAPTER 1. Introduction\n# CHAPTER 2. Policy attention to digital tools promoting transparency and portability of learning outcomes\n# CHAPTER 3. Digital tools for information on qualifications and programmes\n## 3.1. Towards a single access point\n## 3.2. Coverage and users of qualifications databases\n# CHAPTER 4. Digital credentials\n## 4.1. National understanding\n## 4.2. Policy rationale for introducing digital credentials\n## 4.3. Implementation maturity and patterns of use\n## 4.4. Actors using digital credentials\n## 4.5. Existence of digital credentials infrastructure\n## 4.6. Scope of tools for storing digital credential and verification practices\n## 4.7. Digital tools for employers\n## 4.8. Challenges, trust and resources\n# CHAPTER 5. Conclusions\n## 5.1. What the evidence shows\n## 5.2. Policy pointers\n# References","[{\"question\":\"What is the main focus of this Cedefop Insights publication?\",\"answer\":\"It focuses on digital tools that enable transparency and portability of learning outcomes, with emphasis on qualifications information systems and digital credentials.\"},{\"question\":\"Which evidence source supports the analysis?\",\"answer\":\"The publication draws on insights from a ReferNet survey.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are covered under digital credentials?\",\"answer\":\"It covers national understanding, policy rationale, implementation maturity and usage patterns, actors involved, infrastructure existence, tool scope for storage and verification, employer use, and challenges related to trust and resources.\"}]","Cedefop Insights - No 3 - July 2026 | PDF",1792046854,83]