Credential Transparency Description Language Release History

This page displays the release history for the Credential Transparency Description Language schema. Each release contains a set of changes, which are documented below. Each change describes what was changed, why, and links to one or more relevant Github issues.

November 2025 CTDL Release (20251128) (Current Release)

This is the November 2025 CTDL release.

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agreementCat:ArticulationAgreement View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:AgreementCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Articulation Agreement
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US A formal mechanism establishing course or program equivalencies for recognition and transfer of learning between organizations or programs.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • vann:usageNote: Added
    en-US Applicable only to Transfer Agreements.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about transfer agreements for the recognition of prior learning.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

agreementCat:MemorandumOfUnderstanding View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:AgreementCategory
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US A formal mechanism expressing parties’ intent to collaborate or recognize learning, which may precede or accompany specific agreements.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US agreementCat:MemorandumOfUnderstanding

Reason:

en-US Provide information about transfer agreements for the recognition of prior learning.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

agreementCat:MultipartyAgreement View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Multiparty Agreement
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US An agreement with more than two parties.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:AgreementCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US Provide information about transfer agreements for the recognition of prior learning.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

agreementCat:StandingTransferArrangement View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • vann:usageNote: Added
    en-US Applicable only to Transfer Agreements
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US A formal mechanism applying standardized recognition rules across defined sets of courses or programs.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Standing Transfer Arrangement
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:AgreementCategory

Reason:

en-US Provide information about transfer agreements for the recognition of prior learning.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

assessMethod:PortfolioEvaluation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:broader: Added
    en-US assessMethod:Artifact
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:AssessmentMethod
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Portfolio Evaluation
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Assessment method that evaluates a learner’s portfolio of evidence to determine knowledge, skills, or competencies.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about transfer agreements for the recognition of prior learning.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:AgreementCategory View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • rdfs:comment: Added
    en-US Concepts classifying formal mechanisms used to recognize or transfer learning across organizations or programs.
  • rdfs:label: Added
    en-US Agreement Category

Reason:

en-US Provide information about transfer agreements for the recognition of prior learning.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:agreementType View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • rdfs:label: Added
    en-US Agreement Type
  • schema:rangeIncludes: Added skos:Concept
  • schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:TransferAgreement
  • vann:usageNote: Added
    en-US Best practice is to draw from an existing concept scheme such as ceterms:DocumentCategory, which may be supplemented by more precise terms from a locally defined concept scheme if required.
  • rdfs:comment: Added
    en-US Type or nature of the document that is being described.
  • meta:targetScheme: Added ceterms:AgreementCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US Provide information about transfer agreements for the recognition of prior learning.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:alternateName View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:alternateName View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:applicability View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • rdfs:label: Added
    en-US Applicability
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:TransferValueProfile
  • rdfs:comment: Added
    en-US Receiving curriculum or requirement context to which the transfer value is applied.
  • schema:rangeIncludes: Added ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject
  • vann:usageNote: Added
    en-US If the types of applicability are formally defined as an enumeration published with URIs, > then the relevant URI can be entered as the targetNode of the Credential Alignment Object; if they are informally defined or not published then use the targetNodeName and targetNodeDescription of the Credential Alignment Object to define the relevant type.

Reason:

en-US Provide more information about applicability and evaluation of transfer values.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1028

ceterms:approvedBy View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:approvedIn View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:audienceType View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:audienceType View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:classification View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:classification View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:codedNotation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:codedNotation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:codedNotation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:StructuredStatement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

ceterms:complaintProcess View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:complaintProcess View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:copyrightHolder View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:copyrightHolder View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:ctid View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:ctid View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:dateEffective View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:dateEffective View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:dateSigned View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Apply to Transfer Agreements
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:dateSigned View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
  • rdfs:comment: Added
    en-US Date on which the document being described was signed.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • rdfs:label: Added
    en-US Date Signed
  • schema:rangeIncludes: Added xsd:date

Reason:

en-US New Property
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:description View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:StructuredStatement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

ceterms:description View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolic
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:description View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:description View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:EvaluationOutcome
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1015

ceterms:developmentProcess View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:developmentProcess View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:developmentProcess View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:EvaluationOutcome
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1015

ceterms:evaluationEvidence View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide more information about applicability and evaluation of transfer values.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1028

ceterms:EvaluationOutcome View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • rdfs:comment: Added
    en-US Entity that describes the results of a valuation or appraisal of a resource.
  • vann:usageNote: Added
    en-US Do not use for test results or other outcomes of assessments of people.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • rdfs:label: Added
    en-US Evaluation Outcome

Reason:

en-US Allow recording of evidence/rationale/reasoning behind judgements such as a transfer value.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1015

ceterms:evaluationProcess View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide more information about applicability and evaluation of transfer values.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1028

ceterms:expirationDate View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:expirationDate View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:hasGlossary View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:hasGlossary View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:hasPart View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain & Range: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:hasStructuredStatement View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
  • rdfs:comment: Added
    en-US Indicates contextualized data that reproduces or links to text such as part of a document or information about some aspect of a resource.
  • rdfs:subPropertyOf: Added ceterms:hasPart
  • rdfs:label: Added
    en-US Has Statement
  • schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:EvaluationOutcome
  • schema:rangeIncludes: Added ceterms:StructuredStatement
  • vann:usageNote: Added
    en-US Do not use this property if a simple text property such as ceterms:description is adequate.

Reason:

en-US New Property
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:hasStructuredStatement View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:hasSupportService View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:hasSupportService View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:hasTransferValueProfile View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about transfer agreements for the recognition of prior learning.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:identifier View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:identifier View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:image View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:image View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:inLanguage View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:inLanguage View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:isEvaluationOf View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US New Property
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1015

ceterms:isMemberOf View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:isMemberOf View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:isPartOf View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy Add Range: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:jurisdiction View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:jurisdiction View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:keyword View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:keyword View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:latestVersion View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy Add Range: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:latestVersion View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement Add Range: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:LearningRecognitionEvidenceCategory View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • rdfs:label: Added
    en-US Learning Recognition Evidence Category
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • rdfs:comment: Added
    en-US Concepts describing types of evidence accepted for learning recognition evaluation.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:learningRecognitionEvidenceType View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:learningRecognitionEvidenceType View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US New Property
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:LearningRecognitionMethodCategory View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • rdfs:comment: Added
    en-US Concepts describing methods used to evaluate and recognize learning.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • rdfs:label: Added
    en-US Learning Recognition Method Category

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:learningRecognitionMethodType View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US New Property
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:learningRecognitionMethodType View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:LearningRecognitionOutcomeCategory View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • rdfs:label: Added
    en-US Learning Recognition Outcome Category
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • rdfs:comment: Added
    en-US Concepts describing outcomes of learning recognition.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:learningRecognitionOutcomeType View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:learningRecognitionOutcomeType View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US New Property
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:LearningRecognitionSourceCategory View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • rdfs:label: Added
    en-US Learning Recognition Source Category
  • rdfs:comment: Added
    en-US Concepts describing formal, non-formal, or informal contexts from which learning may be recognized for applicability toward requirements.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:learningRecognitionSourceType View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:learningRecognitionSourceType View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US New Property
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:maintenanceProcess View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:maintenanceProcess View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:name View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:name View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:name View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:StructuredStatement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

ceterms:name View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:EvaluationOutcome
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1015

ceterms:nextVersion View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy Add Range: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:nextVersion View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement Add Range: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:objectOfAction View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:objectOfAction View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:ownedBy View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:ownedBy View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:owns View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Range: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:owns View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Range: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:previousVersion View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy Add Range: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:previousVersion View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement Add Range: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • rdfs:label: Added
    en-US Prior Learning Policy
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • rdfs:comment: Added
    en-US Authoritative statement of rules, principles, or procedures adopted by an organization to govern decisions and actions within the scope of prior learning.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:processStandards View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:processStandards View Term History: JSON Turtle

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Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:processStandardsDescription View Term History: JSON Turtle

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Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:processStandardsDescription View Term History: JSON Turtle

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Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:receivingDepartment View Term History: JSON Turtle

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Reason:

en-US Provide information about transfer agreements for the recognition of prior learning.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:receivingOrganization View Term History: JSON Turtle

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Reason:

en-US Provide information about transfer agreements for the recognition of prior learning.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:receivingProgram View Term History: JSON Turtle

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Reason:

en-US Provide information about transfer agreements for the recognition of prior learning.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:recognizedBy View Term History: JSON Turtle

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Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:recognizedBy View Term History: JSON Turtle

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Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:recognizedIn View Term History: JSON Turtle

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Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:recognizedIn View Term History: JSON Turtle

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Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:relatedAction View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:relatedAction View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:relevantPolicy View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about transfer agreements for the recognition of prior learning.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:reviewProcess View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:reviewProcess View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:sameAs View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:sameAs View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:sendingDepartment View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about transfer agreements for the recognition of prior learning.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:sendingOrganization View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about transfer agreements for the recognition of prior learning.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:sendingProgram View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about transfer agreements for the recognition of prior learning.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:StatementCategory View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • rdfs:label: Added
    en-US Statement Category
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • vann:usageNote: Added
    en-US If a more granular or precise classification is required for local purposes than is available in this concept scheme, best practice is to publish a description of it as a skos:Concept and to use it alongside the best match broader category in this scheme.
  • rdfs:comment: Added
    en-US Concepts used to classify the nature or purpose of structured statements.

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

ceterms:statementText View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:StructuredStatement
  • rdfs:comment: Added
    en-US Verbatim unformatted text of a statement, typically one made in a larger document.
  • schema:rangeIncludes: Added rdf:langString
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • vann:usageNote: Added
    en-US Use ceterms:description if the data provided is a summary of the content, e.g. when linking to the statement.
  • rdfs:label: Added
    en-US Statement Text

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

ceterms:statementType View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • schema:domainIncludes: Added ceterms:StructuredStatement
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • schema:rangeIncludes: Added skos:Concept
  • rdfs:comment: Added
    en-US Indicates the topic or nature of the statement within the context of the document being represented.
  • vann:usageNote: Added
    en-US Best practice is to draw from an existing concept scheme such as ceterms:StatementCategory, which may be supplemented by more precise terms from a locally defined concept scheme if required.
  • rdfs:label: Added
    en-US Statement Type

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

ceterms:StructuredStatement View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • rdfs:label: Added
    en-US Structured Statement
  • rdfs:comment: Added
    en-US A statement provided verbatim or by reference, with additional context such as type, source, or citation.
  • vann:usageNote: Added
    en-US Do not use a StructureStatement if a property such as ceterms:description is adequate. When using ceterms:StructuredStatement use ceterms:statementText for the text in a document. Use ceterms:description and ceterms:subjectWebpage when a link is needed to the text in a document. The link should be directly to the relevant section of the document.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

ceterms:subjectWebpage View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:subjectWebpage View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:EvaluationOutcome
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1015

ceterms:subjectWebpage View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:subjectWebpage View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:StructuredStatement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

ceterms:supersededBy View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement Add Range: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:supersededBy View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy Add Range: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:supersedes View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement Add Range: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:supersedes View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy Add Range: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:TransferAgreement View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • rdfs:label: Added
    en-US Transfer Agreement
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US May include articulation agreements, memoranda of understanding, or similar arrangements that govern how learning achievements are recognized across organizations or other boundaries.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • rdfs:comment: Added
    en-US Formal agreement between two or more parties that specifies how prior learning is recognized, including its transfer and applicability for credit.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about transfer agreements for the recognition of prior learning.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:versionCode View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

ceterms:versionCode View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:versionIdentifier View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

ceterms:versionIdentifier View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Add Domain: ceterms:TransferAgreement
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1007

lrEvidence:AssessmentScore View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrEvidence:CompletionRecord View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Applies to employer, community-based, military, or continuing education training.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionEvidenceCategory
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Document verifying successful completion of structured training with an identifiable provider.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Completion Record

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrEvidence:Credential View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrEvidence:CreditRecommendation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Credit Recommendation
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionEvidenceCategory
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US In the U.S., common sources include ACE credit recommendations.
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Recommendation for credit or competency value issued by an authoritative evaluating body, including amount, level, and conditions for specified learning.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrEvidence:EmployerAttestation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionEvidenceCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Employer Attestation
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Formal statement from an employer verifying duties, scope of work, and performance relevant to claimed learning.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrEvidence:HoursVerification View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionEvidenceCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Hours Verification
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Record confirming supervised practice, clinical hours, or comparable time-based experience.
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Common in clinical, practicum, apprenticeship, or licensure contexts.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrEvidence:JobVerification View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrEvidence:MilitaryTranscript View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Military Transcript
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionEvidenceCategory
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Official record of a person’s military education, training, occupations, and related evaluations.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrEvidence:Portfolio View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrEvidence:ReflectiveNarrative View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionEvidenceCategory
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Often required in portfolio submissions. There may be a requirement for commentary or analysis in the narrative.
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Structured reflection connecting prior experience to defined competencies or outcomes.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Reflective Narrative
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrEvidence:ResumeVerification View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Résumé Verification
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Validation may include references, verification letters, or linked evidence.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionEvidenceCategory
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Structured record of experience and education accompanied by sufficient validation for evaluation.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrEvidence:SkillProfile View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Skill Profile
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Document that maps a person’s work artifacts or experiences to specified competencies, learning outcomes, or course requirements.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Improves defensibility and transparency.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionEvidenceCategory

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrEvidence:Syllabus View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionEvidenceCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Syllabus
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Supports content and outcome alignment.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Document outlining objectives, content, requirements, schedule, and assessment for a specific course.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrEvidence:Transcript View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Transcript
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Official academic record of a person’s achievements issued by the record holder.
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US May be issued by the originating institution or a recognized clearinghouse.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionEvidenceCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrEvidence:WorkplaceLearningRecord View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionMethodCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Documentation of a person's on the job learning.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Workplace Learning Record
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Includes Apprentice Logbooks and similar.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrEvidence:WorkProduct View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Substantive work product demonstrating applied knowledge aligned to defined outcomes.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Work Product
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US May include reports, designs, code, media, or presentations.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionEvidenceCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrMethod:CreditRecommendationReview View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • dct:description: Added
    en-US In the U.S., examples include American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionMethodCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Credit Recommendation Review
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US An evaluation method that uses an authoritative body’s credit recommendation to determine credit awards.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrMethod:ExternalTrainingEvaluation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • dct:description: Added
    en-US May be conducted by employer, third-party, vendor, or external credentialing organization.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US External Training Evaluation
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US An evaluation method in which structured, external non-academic training is reviewed to award credit or standing.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionMethodCategory

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrMethod:FacultyDevelopedExamination View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • dct:description: Added
    en-US In the United States, examples include challenge exams.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Faculty-Developed Examination
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US A method in which learning is assessed by a course-specific exam created and administered by faculty.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionMethodCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrMethod:FacultyTransferEvaluation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US An evaluation method in which faculty subject-matter experts judge whether prior learning meets course outcomes.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionMethodCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Faculty Transfer Evaluation

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrMethod:IndividualizedPriorLearningAssessment View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Individualized Prior Learning Assessment
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionEvidenceCategory
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US An evaluation method that uses personalized approaches to assess learning.
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Examples include portfolio review, simulation, and interview

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrMethod:InstitutionDevelopedAssessment View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Institution-Developed Assessment
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US A method in which institution-created assessments are used to determine credit for prior learning.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionMethodCategory
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Examples include challenge exams, projects, and labs.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrMethod:InternationalCreditEvaluation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US An evaluation method in which learning or credit earned from organizations in other countries is reviewed for recognition.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionMethodCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US International Credit Evaluation

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrMethod:PortfolioAssessment View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Portfolio Assessment
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US A method in which a learner-developed portfolio is assessed to evidence prior learning aligned to defined outcomes.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionMethodCategory
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Examples include documentation, work products, and artifacts mapped to competencies or requirements.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrMethod:PriorLearningAssessment View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionMethodCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Prior Learning Assessment
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US A structured method used to evaluate an individual's prior learning and its applicability to requirements.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrMethod:ProficiencyExamination View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US A method in which learning is assessed by an exam used to demonstrate subject mastery for placement or credit.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionMethodCategory
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US May be internal or external; use Standardized Examination when using recognized national/international exams.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Proficiency Examination

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrMethod:StandardizedExamination View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionEvidenceCategory
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US A method in which learning is assessed by a recognized standardized exam administered by an authoritative body.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Standardized Examination
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US In the United States, examples include AP, CLEP, DLPT.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrMethod:TranscriptEvaluation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrMethod:TransferCreditEvaluation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionEvidenceCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Transfer Credit Evaluation
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US An evaluation method that provides a preliminary determination of transferability using supplied records before matriculation.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrOutcome:AdvancedStanding View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Advanced Standing
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionOutcomeCategory
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US An outcome in which standing toward a program or qualification is granted, which may or may not carry transcripted credit.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrOutcome:CreditAwarded View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrOutcome:CreditEquivalency View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrOutcome:EligibilityMet View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionOutcomeCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US An outcome in which a prerequisite, admission, or other eligibility requirement is satisfied by recognized learning.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Eligibility Met

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrOutcome:ExemptionWaiver View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrOutcome:NotRecognized View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrOutcome:Placement View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrOutcome:RecognitionOnly View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionOutcomeCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Recognition Only
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US An outcome in which learning is acknowledged for placement, exemption, or eligibility without awarding credit.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrSource:Apprenticeship View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrSource:ClinicalPracticum View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionSourceCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Learning acquired through supervised clinical or practicum experiences in applied professional settings aligned to program or licensure standards.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Apprenticeship

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrSource:CommunityBasedOrganizationTraining View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Community-Based Organization Training
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionSourceCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Learning completed through structured training delivered by a community-based organization.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrSource:CommunityService View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionSourceCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Learning acquired through unpaid service activities performed for the benefit of a community or organization outside a formal curriculum or assessed program.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Community Service

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrSource:ContinuingEducation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrSource:CooperativeEducation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Learning acquired through extended, alternating work–study placements integrated with an academic program.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionSourceCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Cooperative Education

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrSource:Course View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Learning completed in a course, a structured sequence of educational activities designed to develop prescribed competencies.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Course
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionSourceCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrSource:CustodialEducation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionSourceCategory
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Learning completed in educational programs while an individual is incarcerated or in custody.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Custodial Education
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrSource:Degree View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrSource:DualEnrollment View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionSourceCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Dual Enrollment
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Learning completed in college-level coursework taken concurrently with secondary enrollment.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrSource:EmploymentBasedTraining View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Learning completed through formal training provided by an employer or workforce development program.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionSourceCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Employment-Based Training

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrSource:Exam View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionSourceCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Exam
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Learning demonstrated via a recognized examination administered by a national, international, or military body.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

lrSource:ExperientialLearning View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Experiential Learning
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:LearningRecognitionSourceCategory
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Learning acquired through direct, hands-on experience with guided reflection in real or simulated settings.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

statementCat:DevelopmentRelated View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added Development Related
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Statement that defines commitments to joint development or future collaboration.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US May include curriculum alignment, program expansion, or new partnerships.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:EquivalencyRequestRelated View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Statement that defines how a person requests determination of equivalency between an external academic resource and a receiving institution’s resource.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Equivalency Request Related
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Covers process for course, credential, or program equivalency review.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:Guarantee View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Statement that assures a condition, right, or outcome within the agreement.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Guarantee
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US May include guarantees of credit acceptance, recognition, or services.

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:LearningRecognitionEvidenceRelated View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Learning Recognition Evidence Related
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Learning Recognition Evidence Related
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Statement that defines how evidence of prior learning evidence is accepted for evaluation.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Learning Recognition Evidence Related
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:LearningRecognitionMethodRelated View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Learning Recognition Method Related
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Statement that defines the method(s) used to evaluate and recognize prior learning.

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:LearningRecognitionOutcomeRelated View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Learning Recognition Outcome Related
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Statement that defines the outcomes that are possible after evaluation of evidence of prior learning.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:LearningRecognitionRequestRelated View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Covers submission steps, forms or portals, timelines, fees, and evidence requirements.
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Statement that defines how a person submits a request for recognition of prior learning.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Learning Recognition Request Related

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:LearningRecognitionSourceRelated View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Learning Recognition Source Related
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Statement that defines the context from which prior learning may be recognized.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:Limitation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Defines conditions under which transfer or recognition does not apply.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Limitation
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Statement that specifies a restriction or boundary on applicability.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:MarketingRelated View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Covers branding, logos, co-marketing, and public announcements.
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Statement that defines provisions for promoting the agreement.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Marketing Related

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:MetricRelated View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Statement that defines measures or performance indicators relevant to the agreement.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Metric Related
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US May include success rates, persistence, or evaluation metrics.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:MutualObligation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Obligation that applies equally to all parties in the agreement.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Mutual Obligation
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Often covers shared responsibilities such as maintaining accreditation.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory
  • skos:broader: Added statementCat:Obligation

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:NoticePeriod View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Statement that defines the time required for advance notice of actions such as termination or renewal.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Notice Period
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Often expressed in days, months, or academic terms.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:Obligation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Parent concept for mutual, sender, and receiver obligations.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Obligation
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Statement that specifies a duty or responsibility under the agreement.

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:Overview View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Provides a high-level description without detailed terms.
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Statement that summarizes the scope or general provisions of the agreement.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:Purpose View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Purpose
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Statement that explains the intent or rationale of the agreement.
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Clarifies why the agreement exists and what it seeks to achieve.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:ReceiverObligation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:broader: Added statementCat:Obligation
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US May include evaluating equivalency, applying transfer credit, or notifying learners.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Obligation that applies to the receiving party in the agreement.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Receiver Obligation
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:SenderObligation View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Sender Obligation
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Obligation that applies to the sending party in the agreement.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US May include providing transcripts, data, or verifying learning.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:broader: Added statementCat:Obligation

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

statementCat:TerminationTerms View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Termination Terms
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Statement that defines conditions for ending the agreement.
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Includes triggers, procedures, and effective dates for termination.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:StatementCategory

Reason:

en-US To represent or link to statements about / made in the content of a resource.
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1001

support:Chatbot View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:SupportServiceCategory
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US An interactive digital service that answers questions.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Chatbot
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Format and technology neutral; may be embedded on web pages or portals, may be driven by AI or similar technology.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

support:CreditTransferTool View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:SupportServiceCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Credit Transfer Tool
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Online tool that estimates how previously earned credits or other types of prior learning transfers.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

support:FrequentlyAskedQuestions View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:SupportServiceCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US A curated support resource that provides answers to common questions.
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Format-neutral; may be web, print, or knowledge-base.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Frequently Asked Questions

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

support:PortfolioAdvising View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Portfolio Advising
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:SupportServiceCategory
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US A service that helps learners plan and prepare assessment-ready portfolios aligned to defined outcomes and institutional expectations.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

support:PriorLearningAssessmentAdvising View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Prior Learning Assessment Advising
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:SupportServiceCategory
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US A service that guides learners in selecting, documenting, and submitting evidence for recognition of prior learning.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

support:TransferAdmission View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Transfer Admission
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:SupportServiceCategory
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Service that provides information and support about the criteria and process for students applying as transfer candidates rather than first-time freshmen.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

support:TransferAdvising View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Covers guidance on policies, prerequisites, timelines, and required documentation.
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Transfer Advising
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US A service that helps learners understand transfer options and applicability and plan efficient pathways to their goals.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:SupportServiceCategory

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

support:TransferEquivalencyTool View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Transfer Equivalency Tool
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US Searchable system showing how courses from other institutions equate to local offerings.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:SupportServiceCategory
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

support:TransferOutreachEvent View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Includes fairs, info sessions, and campus visit programming.
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US An event-based support service that informs and engages prospective transfer learners about pathways, policies, and resources.
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:SupportServiceCategory
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Transfer Outreach Event
  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

support:TransferTimeline View Term History: JSON Turtle

Change:

  • vs:term_status: Added vs:unstable
  • skos:definition: Added
    en-US A support resource that outlines recommended steps and deadlines for completing transfer and recognition processes.
  • skos:prefLabel: Added
    en-US Transfer Timeline
  • skos:inScheme: Added ceterms:SupportServiceCategory
  • dct:description: Added
    en-US Can be generalized or program-specific.

Reason:

en-US Provide information about policies for the recognition of prior learning
https://github.com/CredentialEngine/Schema-Development/issues/1006

Mapping Changes Implemented in this Release

ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject

Changes to properties for this class:

ceterms:LearningProgram

Changes to properties for this class:

ceterms:PriorLearningPolicy

Changes to properties for this class:

ceterms:ProcessProfile

Changes to properties for this class:

ceterms:StructuredStatement

Changes to properties for this class:

ceterms:TransferAgreement

Changes to properties for this class: