Helpful Resources
Discover curated collections of the most valuable websites, tools, and platforms to accelerate your learning and career growth.
Ecosystems Definition
Education Design Lab
Defining key characteristics and functions of an LER ecosystem. This includes key concepts and words used across the LER space to vision and structure this new ecosystem.
Comprehensive LER Glossary
Microcredential Multiverse
The Definitive Micro-credential Glossary of Terms - The best way to align your organization is to create a common vocabulary.
LER toolkit
T3 Innovation Network
T3 Innovation Network’s LER for SBHA Toolkit. This toolkit is focused on issuing Learning and Employment Records (LERs) as Verifiable Credentials (VCs) to support skills-based hiring and advancemen...
LER Action guide
Credential Engine
Credential Engine Learning & Employment Records Action Guide - This Action Guide describes the phases and steps that stakeholders can take to develop and sustain trusted LER ecosystems.
LER Ecosystem Smart Report
SmartResume
The 2025 SmartReport - A LER Ecosystem Map - Learning and Employment Records (LERs) document any achievements or experiences related to learning or work and may be used to qualify the learner or wo...
LER Ecosystem Map
Collaboration (T3 Innovation Network and others)
LER Ecosystem Map - Each stakeholder has a role to play in developing, issuing, using and adopting LERs - all whale centering equity as an ongoing driver for the work.
Glossary
Define essential terms and jargon specific to this site and to the LER Ecosystem
Terms used on this site
Throughout the site, we aim to use consistent, specific language to describe different roles and concepts within the LER ecosystem. We define them here for clarity.
Vocabulary to know
As the LER ecosystem is a relatively new space, it is common to use unfamiliar terminology or to use familiar words in new ways. Familiarize yourself with the jargon here.
LERs for Beginners
Get a glimpse into the basics of implementing LERs.
Explore the Impact
See how LERs are changing education and employmentBefore you get started with LER implementation, it is helpful to grow your understanding of the purpose of LERs, what the ecosystem looks like and what the implementation process entails.
The basics of LER
What they are, how they work and why they matter.
Preparing for Implementation
What to know before you start your own LER implementation project.
Step by step guide to implementation
What to expect and what to consider when you begin the implementation process.