Companies & employers
Your goalClose skill gaps, verify talent instantly, and build a skills-based organization prepared for the demographic shift.
- Internal skill taxonomies
- Workforce planning strategies
- HR system integration (wallets)
Shaping the future of global skills
We are the strategic partner for organizations transitioning to a skills-based economy: contributing to a world where every learner’s journey is digitally celebrated, valued, and interconnected.
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Tailored strategies for every stakeholder in the ecosystem.
Education & providers
Your goalIncrease the value and portability of your certificates globally through standardization and trust.
- ICoBC Global Quality Standard
- Stackable micro-credentials
- Open Badges 3.0 technology
Associations & policy
Your goalSet standards and ensure interoperability (e.g., EUDI Wallet) to drive regional adoption.
- Technical interoperability
- Wallet working groups
- Policy frameworks
Why join the ICoBC?
Access the network, knowledge, and tools to succeed.
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Connect with leaders from corporates, government, and academia in exclusive forums.
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Symposium 2026: Navigating agentic recognition
1 December 2026, 14:00–18:00, Office Club Berlin. How can digital credentials ensure trusted recognition when AI agents act on our behalf?
ICoBC at a glance
Short answers to the questions we hear most often.
What is ICoBC?
The International Council on Badges and Credentials e.V. (ICoBC) is an international association registered in Berlin, Germany. It brings together companies, education providers, governments and associations to advance the recognition of formal, non-formal and informal learning through digital badges, micro-credentials and verifiable credentials.
What is the ICoBC Global Seal of Quality?
The Global Seal of Quality is ICoBC’s accreditation for digital credentialing programs. An independent Lead Reviewer assesses a program against the VRITE standard: Value, Rigor, Impact, Trustworthiness and Experience. Accredited organizations may display the “ICoBC Accredited” seal on their credentials.
What services does ICoBC offer?
Vendor-neutral consultancy for credentialing programs, quality reviews leading to the Global Seal of Quality, digital credential impact assessments, an Open Badges 3.0 issuing infrastructure, co-development of funded projects, and the annual ICoBC Symposium in Berlin.
Who can become a member of ICoBC?
Enterprises, education providers, governments and inter-governmental organizations, associations and networks, as well as individuals. Organizational fees range from €400 to €5,500 per year depending on type and size; individual membership costs €120 per year.
When is the next ICoBC Symposium?
The 6th ICoBC Symposium, “Navigating Agentic Recognition”, takes place on 1 December 2026 from 14:00 to 18:00 at Office Club Berlin, Friedrichstraße 171, 10117 Berlin, Germany.
At the International Council on Badges and Credentials, our mission is to foster a dynamic ecosystem that advances the recognition of informal, non-formal, and formal learning through digital badges and (micro-)credentials. We are dedicated to cultivating a world where diverse learning pathways are acknowledged, valued, and interconnected.
Our actions are guided by the principles of holistic understanding, inclusive collaboration, global awareness, and innovation support. Through methodical development, technological advancement, and organizational synergy, we strive to create a transformative impact on individuals, organizations, and societies.