New York: Reimagine Workforce Preparation Grant

Guidance for Updating Credentials

Recipients of federal Reimagine Workforce Preparation (RWP) grants are required to make information about credentials developed or delivered through these funds publicly accessible, transparent, and interoperable. Credential Engine, a national nonprofit organization with a mission to promote credential transparency, partners with New York State to achieve this goal. Credential Engine’s tools enable RWP awardees to make this information available in a public, open-source Credential Registry.

RWP awardees are required to add their credential information to the Credential Registry. The resources provided on this page are intended to help awardees maintain accurate and up-to-date information.

How often should credential information be updated?

RWP grantees should update information in the Credential Registry as and when program or curriculum changes occur. At a minimum, grantees must confirm their data is current at least every two years. If updates have not been made in 24 months, grantees will receive a notification from Credential Engine.

Update instructions

• Update information about your organization
• Update information about your credentials
  • Manual entry for a small number of credentials (1-5)
  • Bulk upload for a large number of credentials (5+)
• Enrich your credentials with additional information
• Access your Credential Engine account

Visit the Credential Registry Guidance Site for additional information and resources.

Access your credential data

All information published to the Credential Registry is available to view in the free-to-use Credential Finder.

Embed your credential data on your website

The Credential Finder tool can be customized to display information about your credentials directly on your website. These “widgets” can be embedded on a webpage, allowing current and future learners to access your credential information easily.

If you would like a Credential Finder widget for your credentials, please contact the Credential Engine team.

Need help?

Contact Credential Engine at publishing@credentialengine.org. We are available to help you by email, phone, or Zoom meeting.