Overview
Open Badges issued by The Open Group are fully verifiable digital credentials. Each badge contains embedded metadata that confirms the issuing organization, the criteria required to earn the credential, and the identity of the badge holder. This ensures that certifications can be trusted, validated, and easily checked by employers, recruiters, and peers.
How to Verify an Open Badge
You can verify whether an individual holds an Open Badge issued by The Open Group using Credly’s verification tools.
1. Verify an Individual’s Badge
To confirm that someone has earned a specific badge, visit:
https://www.credly.com/org/the-open-group/verify
This page allows you to enter the individual’s details and confirm the authenticity of their credential.
Directory of Public Badge Holders
Some individuals choose to make their badges publicly visible. You can browse all publicly shared badges issued by The Open Group through the Credly directory:
https://www.credly.com/organizations/the-open-group/directory
This directory provides a searchable list of badge earners, including the certifications they have achieved.
Summary
The Open Group uses Credly to ensure that all Open Badges are secure, verifiable, and easy to validate. Whether you need to confirm a single credential or browse public badge holders, Credly provides trusted tools to support transparent and reliable verification.