CBExchange 2026

1EdTech community sessions at the 2026 CBExchange by C-BEN:

What Employers Need to Trust Credentials: New Research and a Data Model for Skills-Based Hiring

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As skills-based hiring accelerates, employers need clearer, more trustworthy credential data—but many struggle to interpret what credentials actually signal. This session shares new research on how employers evaluate credentials, highlighting the specific signals that drive trust, including skill validation, evidence of performance, and issuer credibility. Presenters introduce a practical data model that helps institutions structure credential information for greater transparency and usability. Attendees will gain research-backed insights and a clear framework to strengthen credential design, improve employer alignment, and increase the impact of their credentialing strategies.

Presenters:

• Rob Coyle, Digital Credentials Program Manager, 1EdTech
• Darin Hobbs, Vice President of Learning & Employment Records, Western Governors University

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