NMSDC is thrilled to announce the launch of digital accreditation through Credly for all minority business enterprises (MBEs) who obtain their MBE or Growth Initiative certification. This digital accreditation will replace the certification logos currently in use and will be rolled out over the coming weeks.
Credly has issued over 30 million digital credentials, each verified, secure, and backed by extensive metadata. Trusted by organizations like IBM, Microsoft, and Adobe, as well as professional associations and educational institutions worldwide, Credly’s badges signify reliable verification.
What This Means for MBEs
MBEs will have a straightforward way to share their NMSDC certification. Credly’s sophisticated digital credentials make providing proof of certification easier and eliminate the need for updated visual assets/logos with each renewal, offering a more efficient and user-friendly experience for long-time certified MBEs.
Additionally, NMSDC recently introduced badges for its development programs, with 460 MBEs having already received them after completing programs like the NMSDC 赛博培训网络 和 资本准备计划.
What This Means for NMSDC Members
NMSDC corporate members will find it easier to validate MBEs that meet their supplier diversity needs and confirm the up-to-date status of MBE certifications with a simple click on the digital badge.
These digital badges offer certified MBEs a robust method to showcase their certification, providing unique advantages over other credentialing alternatives:
- Security: Credly is the only platform of its kind with three ISO certifications and full GDPR compliance.
- Success: Credly’s digital credentialing program is actively managed by a best-in-class customer success team, ensuring continuous improvement and an optimal experience for MBEs.
- Network: Global corporations such as Facebook, IBM, Oracle, and CompTIA, along with professional associations and educational institutions, issue digital credentials on Credly, adding another layer of credibility to NMSDC certification.
- Analytics: Credly’s platform provides rich insights into the performance of MBEs using their badges, helping NMSDC identify and highlight top-performing MBEs and leverage lessons learned from their success to support all businesses served.
- Promotability: Credly makes it easy for MBEs to share their accomplishments seamlessly on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook with just one click, amplifying their visibility and enabling hassle-free recognition.
This new digital credentialing system underscores NMSDC’s commitment to evolving and responding to the challenges and opportunities of today’s technologically connected economic environment. For regular updates on these efforts, sign up for our newsletter at https://nmsdc.org/about/mailing-list/.
