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Global Digital Badges Market (2021 to 2026) – Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (Yahoo!Finance)

April 12, 2021

Dublin, April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Digital Badges Market – Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 – 2026)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The digital badges market is expected to register a CAGR of 22.5% during the forecast period (2021 – 2026). A Digital Badge signifies the accomplishments or skills for its holder and these accomplishments and skills can be displayed, accessed, and verified online.

Digital badges are graphical representations of traditional qualifications (certificates and diplomas) but contain blockchain verified metadata that describe the qualification and the process required to earn them. Unlike traditional qualifications, they can neither be copied nor tampered with, and can be easily shared online.

Such badges can be earned in various environments, including online platforms where the number is increasing. According to a 2018 report by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), one in five institutions now offer digital badges. Read the full story here.

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