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PUCP and digital credentials: the path to educational innovation

October 30, 2023

La Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) is a private educational institution located in Lima, Peru. PUCP offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs. Throughout its history, it has maintained a high level of quality, appearing among the best universities in Peru in various rankings. Discover how the PUCP and digital credentials are paving the way towards a more efficient and transparent future in the validation of academic and professional skills.

What were the challenges?

In 2022, the PUCP faced a series of challenges related to certification. Certification management was manual and laborious. This made the process of issuing paper certificates slow and expensive. Additionally, verification of certificates was difficult and unreliable, as certificates could be forged or altered. Lastly, certificates were not easily accessible to employers or organizations, as paper certificates were difficult to share and verify.

Why did you decide to use Digital Credentials?

The PUCP decided to implement Digital Credentials to overcome these challenges. Digital Credentials are digital certificates that are secure, verifiable and easily accessible. Therefore Acreditta was chosen by the PUCP to issue and manage Digital Credentials in an efficient and secure manner.

How has its implementation been?

The implementation of Digital Credentials at PUCP has been a success, with more than 10.000 Digital Credentials issued to students, teachers and alumni. The benefits achieved by the PUCP with the implementation of these Digital Credentials are notable:

  • Certification management has become more efficient and profitable, thanks to an automatic and simple certification issuance process.
  • Verification of these Credentials is more secure and reliable as they are backed by blockchain technology.
  • Certificates are easily accessible to employers and organizations as Digital Credentials can be shared and verified digitally.

What results have they obtained?

On the one hand, the PUCP has achieved the satisfaction of thousands of accredited students thanks to the ease and speed with which they can obtain their credentials. In addition, it has positioned itself as a leading institution in the use of innovative educational technologies in Peru. One of its most important applications occurs in its Entrepreneurial Development Innovation Center (CIDE) division.

Some of the Credentials generated

See the complete case of the PUCP and digital credentials

We spoke with Gustavo Prado about the success of digital credentials at the PUCP:

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