Singapore Digital Attestation Platform and Learner Passport Whitepaper

This whitepaper outlines Singapore’s implementation of the Learner Passport, branded as 'SkillsPassport', and the associated Digital Attestation Platform, known as 'OpenCerts'. Launched in May 2019, these solutions are currently implemented nationally across various educational institutions, including high schools and universities. The document identifies challenges faced by regulators, education providers, learners, and employers in managing and verifying academic records. It details the objectives of the SkillsPassport, which include providing a centralized digital repository for learners to store and share their academic achievements, enhancing the verification process for employers, and ensuring the integrity of academic documents. The whitepaper also discusses the architecture of the decentralized Digital Attestation Platform, which utilizes blockchain technology to secure credentials and facilitate automated services. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of standardization and international recognition of academic documents to improve efficiency within the education sector.