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Northern College launches MyCreds™ to issue official documents digitally
Northern College is proud to introduce MyCreds™, the digital credential platform of the Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada (ARUCC) to its daily operations.
Through MyCreds™, students and graduates of Northern College will be able to access transcripts, parchments, graduation letters and badges in their own virtual credential wallet – anytime, anywhere.
MyCreds™ simplifies the process of sharing academic records with potential employers, colleges and universities, and other third parties. By enabling secure and immediate digital access to authentic academic credentials, MyCreds™ eases the application process and provides a one-stop-shop for accessing and sharing one’s skills and academic achievements.
The implementation of MyCreds™ will streamline paper-based processes and daily business practices at Northern College. As the education sector continues to embrace digitization, offering innovative, reliable, and convenient services, such as MyCreds™, has become critical.
“We are thrilled to offer MyCreds™ to Northern College, providing students autonomy and control over their academic records,” says Joanne Duklas, Executive Lead, ARUCC MyCreds™. “We commend Northern as they continue to expand their digital services with cutting-edge technology for their learners.”
Northern College continues to place sincere focus on digital transformation, working in innovative ways to better serve its students.
“This is a logical step for Northern,” stated Dr. Audrey J. Penner, Northern College President & CEO. “Through MyCreds™, our students will have access to their hard-earned credential documentation from anywhere whenever they need it. This will save time, money and of course, some of the inconveniences that can stem from outdated systems.”
About MyCreds™
The ARUCC MyCreds™ | MesCertif™ National Network is a shared service and platform that provides students and graduates access to a secure, online, password protected learner credential wallet. This virtual wallet allows them to view and share their verified and official transcripts, credentials, and academic documents in a digitized format on a 24/7 basis – anytime, anywhere. Secure, cryptographically signed documents can be sent conveniently and require no further verification. MyCreds™ is the first and only national bilingual system of its kind in Canada. Visit www.mycreds.ca for more details or contact ARUCC’s Executive Lead, Joanne Duklas at info@aruccnationalnetwork.ca.
About ARUCC
The Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada (ARUCC) owns MyCreds™. ARUCC provides leadership in the post-secondary education field and service to its member institutions nationally and internationally, helping foster the advancement of registrarial practices and learner focused service delivery in Canada.
About Digitary
Digitary provides the underlying engine powering MyCreds™. Digitary was launched in Dublin, Ireland in 2005, and has grown to become a leading online platform for certifying, sharing, and verifying academic credentials. Learner-centric since the very start, Digitary enables millions of learners to share their verified academic achievements online, securely, quickly and easily. Digitary is now used by organizations in over 135 countries. For further details visit www.digitary.net.