How Do I Add a Parchment Credential or Transcript Into TalentPass?
How Do I Add a Parchment Credential or Transcript Into TalentPass?
Parchment is one of the most common digital record systems used by schools, universities, training programs, and certification providers. Many people first meet Parchment through:
- high school transcripts
- college transcripts
- degree confirmations
- continuing education certificates
- digital diplomas
- professional development records
- verification letters
Because Parchment handles many “official” documents, these records are often critical parts of someone’s learning or career story.
TalentPass is designed to support all of your Parchment documents — digital, scanned, downloaded, or shared — even while the credentialing ecosystem is still moving toward interoperability.
This guide will show you exactly how to add Parchment credentials today in a way that will transition smoothly into the future.
Why Parchment Requires a Different Approach Than Credly/Accredible
Unlike badge platforms, Parchment specializes in records:
- transcripts
- degrees
- enrollment verifications
- credit summaries
- completion notices
- credential letters
- legacy academic documents
Some Parchment documents are digital PDFs with embedded security features.
Others are scanned copies of physical records.
Some are sent as sealed electronic transcripts.
Others rely on link-based “secure access” pages.
There is no single uniform format — which is why TalentPass gives you multiple pathways to capture them.
What Types of Parchment Documents Can Go Into TalentPass?
Pretty much all of them:
- official transcripts (PDF)
- unofficial transcripts (PDF or image)
- digital diplomas
- enrollment letters
- degree verifications
- continuing education certificates
- training record PDFs
- emailed confirmations
- scanned physical documents
- secure access link pages
- digital credentials provided through Parchment partners
TalentPass can store, interpret, and connect all of these to the correct parts of your Talent Tree.
The Easiest Way to Add Parchment Credentials (Step-by-Step)
Whether your record comes as a PDF, link, or image, here’s the complete process.
STEP 1 — Locate Your Parchment Credential
Open your Parchment dashboard, or check your email for:
- “Your Document Is Ready to Download”
- “Your Transcript Is Ready”
- “Your Credential Is Available”
Click through to access the document.
You will likely see:
- a PDF download option
- a secure view page
- an embedded viewer
- or a special share URL
All of these are acceptable starting points.
STEP 2 — Download the PDF (If Available)
Parchment is best when it provides:
✔ an official PDF with security features
✔ a direct download link
✔ a transcript viewer that allows a PDF export
These PDFs are excellent evidence and can be used as:
- proof of education
- proof of training
- validation for stories
- attachments to skills
If you can download it, save it.
Then you’ll upload it to TalentPass.
STEP 3 — If a PDF Isn’t Available, Take Screenshots
Some Parchment views don’t allow downloads, but they do allow:
- scrolling
- zooming
- reading the content on-screen
Take screenshots of:
- the top portion of the transcript or certificate
- the academic details
- the completion or graduation info
- course listings
- grades or credit hours (optional — your choice)
- the issuer logo and metadata
- any verification text or watermark
These screenshots will act as your evidence.
STEP 4 — Copy the Secure Share Link (If Provided)
Many Parchment documents include a “secure link” you can share.
Copy it.
TalentPass will store this link as an additional evidence type, which:
- helps organizations verify the record
- offers a backup to the uploaded PDF/image
- creates a more complete credential footprint
If the link expires over time, that’s fine — the PDF or screenshots remain your record.
STEP 5 — Open TalentPass and Add the Credential
Go to:
Passport → Add Credential → Upload Evidence
Attach:
- PDFs
- screenshots
- secure link
- issuer documents
- any related emails (downloaded as PDFs)
Title it something clear:
“Parchment – [Document Name]”
(e.g., “Parchment – University of Houston Transcript”)
Select a credential type if prompted (Transcript, Completion, Education Record, etc.).
STEP 6 — Add Context (Optional)
Give TalentPass a little bit of background, such as:
- the program you completed
- the degree or certification earned
- dates attended or completed
- the relevance to your career or story
- any specific achievements or distinctions
This context helps TalentPass place your record accurately within:
- your Stories
- your Talent Tree nodes
- your Profile
- future resume tailoring
- and eventually, Passport Page interactions
STEP 7 — Attach the Record to the Right Parts of Your Talent Tree
You can connect the Parchment credential to:
- Roles (student, trainee, apprentice, etc.)
- Activities (courses, labs, projects)
- Skills (technical and human)
- Stories (experience-based or pattern-based)
- Passport (credential vault only)
Education-based records often contribute to:
- Wisdom
- Human Skills
- Technical Skills
- Identity
- Motivations
- Potential
Depending on what the credential represents.
How This Will Improve When Interoperability Expands
As Parchment and other academic record systems adopt more interoperable standards:
- transcripts will import with structured metadata
- degrees will attach automatically to Stories
- skill extraction will become semi-automatic
- Passport Pages will be able to verify education directly
- your Talent Tree will update in more detailed ways
Your current uploads will automatically map forward — nothing will be lost or require re-uploading.
Why Parchment Support Matters So Much
Parchment-style records often represent:
- foundational education
- lifelong learning
- specialized certifications
- professional readiness
- career transitions
- upskilling and retraining
- industry-specific competencies
Storing them in TalentPass ensures:
- your academic and training history stays with you
- you don’t lose PDF-based credentials over time
- you can use them across jobs, industries, and training programs
- future Passport Pages can understand your background automatically
Education is deeply tied to identity, motivation, potential, and skills — Parchment is one of the most important windows into that.
Final Takeaway
You can add your Parchment credentials today through a combination of:
- PDFs
- screenshots
- secure share links
- email attachments
- contextual notes
TalentPass is built to support all current and legacy formats, even before full interoperability arrives. And your feedback helps determine how academic and training records evolve inside the ecosystem.
Your transcript isn’t just a document — it’s a major branch of your Talent Tree.
