Taxonomies
How the LER Ecosystem Evolved—and What It Must Become Next
The LER ecosystem grew from decades of work in digital records, portfolios, credentials, interoperability, workforce data, and individual agency. Its next evolution must turn portable records into trusted, human-centered intelligence people can understand and use.
Microcredentials Need Translation—Not One Universal Taxonomy
Microcredentials emerge from different industries, institutions, cultures, and competency frameworks. Instead of forcing them into one master taxonomy, the ecosystem needs semantic bridges that preserve local meaning while making credentials, skills, and experiences understandable across systems.