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Capability Credentials

Recognition that drives performance, pathways and potential

Capability Credentials are future-focused micro-credentials that validate the human capabilities proven to drive performance, career progression and organisational impact.

They’re not just digital badges — they’re trusted, rigorous and credit-bearing credentials used by leading organisations to support engagement, learning, recgnition and workforce strategy.

Every Capability.Co credential carries university credit with Capability.Co’s national University partners – up to one year of an undergraduate degree and half an MBA.

What Are Capability Credentials?

Capability.Co Credentials assess and recognise how individuals demonstrate critical human capabilities — like adaptive mindset, leadership, problem-solving and collaboration — in real-world contexts.

  • Credit-bearing as standard (advanced standing/subject credit with National partner universities).
  • Portable & verifiable via Credly (easy to share on LinkedIn/CV; instant verification).
McDonald's Testimonial quote

Completing the Archways to Opportunity program was a great opportunity that has allowed me to earn micro-credentials which will help me continue to grow and progress in the business and all areas of my career.

McDonald's Testimonial quote

What makes them different?

  • Real-world proof — recognition is awarded only when capability is applied and demonstrated
  • Consistent & fair — common standards reduce bias and increase trust
  • EVP that lands — employees build capability and bank university credit (a tangible earn-and-learn promise).
  • Enterprise and scale ready — integrate with your existing systems.
  • Flexible and inclusive– recognising capabilty in any context

For

Employers wanting a unique EVP offering and fair, trusted signals for progression and performance.

Professional associations credentialling CPD and practice to a profession standard.

Training providers adding recognised, credit bearing outcomes to programs (private, in-house, VET).

Schools & early career opening higher education pathways.

Why it matters

Too often, valuable learning and growth go unrecognised. Capability Credentials close the recognition gap — turning lived experience, workplace performance and real development into formal credentials that unlock:

Career progression

28% increase in promotions

3x more likely to be seen as ready for advancement

Retention

34% reduction in employee turnover

Engagement

Up to 87% improvement in employee engagement

Lifelong learning

credentials carry credit toward university qualifications, reducing time & cost

University Credit and Pathways

Human Capability Credentials unlock pathways into higher education — including formal credit towards diplomas and degrees in areas like business, leadership and management. They’re increasingly being recognised by Australian universities and training providers — providing learners with a meaningful bridge between life, work and further education.

  • Employers like McDonald’s, Telstra and MyState to support internal development and retention
  • Professional Associations to recognise CPD and upskill members
  • Training Providers to issue workplace-aligned credentials
  • Universities to provide credit-bearing recognition
  • Schools & early career programs to support transition and confidence
McDonald's Testimonial quote

The Archways to Opportunity program gave me credentials that helped me grow… and count toward my future education.

McDonald's Testimonial quote

Recognition that unlocks opportunity

  • Verifiable proof of capability that’s valued by employers and educators
  • Recognition of lived, learned and work-based experience
  • Can be used to gain university credit (up to 1 subject per credential)
  • Builds visibility, confidence and career mobility

Real impact

Human Capability Credentials unlock pathways into higher education — including formal credit towards diplomas and degrees in areas like business, leadership and management.

They’re increasingly being recognised by Australian universities and training providers — providing learners with a meaningful bridge between life, work and further education.

Used by leading organisations

  • McDonald’s – Using micro-credentials to recognise real-world capability and support university pathways.
  • Telstra – 100s of employees credentialed through Future Ready program, with credentials mapped to internal development and university credit.
  • Catholic Schools Broken Bay – Enabling Year 11/12 students to earn portable, digital credentials that can support careers or further study.
McDonald's Testimonial quote

I now have these micro-credentials I can use in life if I ever pursue higher education

McDonald's Testimonial quote
McDonald's Testimonial quote

It was the first time someone really saw what I bring to the table. It wasn’t just a badge — it was proof I’d grown.

McDonald's Testimonial quote
McDonald's Testimonial quote

Four capabilities. Four credentials. Seven months. MBA entry, real outcomes, and off-the-chart participant impact.

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