Credentials are earned when a Learner/Earner completes a degree or certificate from a verified institution. The Alabama Talent Triad then employs algorithms to automatically add skills associated with the completed degrees and certificates from participating academic institutions.
Skills are actions that can be performed with demonstrated results and signal a personal competence. Skills are acquired through education or training. Skills linked to credentials designate that the successful completion of that credential indicates mastery of that skill. Skills can also be self-reported by the Learner/Earner in My LER or the Resume builder.