Powering Non-Degree Credential Analysis for Results
CredLens is the first national data trust for non-degree credentials. We link verified credential data to employment, wage, and education outcomes — helping credential providers, states, employers, and funders make smarter, faster decisions.
Clearer, Faster Data.
CredLens turns verified credential data into interactive dashboards, so you can see the impact of your programs in real time.
How CredLens Works
As a national data trust, CredLens provides stakeholders with a streamlined process for trusted, verified outcomes insights.
Data Collection
We collect individual-level data from participating credential issuers, including verified records of credential holders and program information.
Data Matching
We securely share those records with authorized external data providers — such as wage and employment data sources — for outcomes matching.
Data Visualization
We translate verified data into clear dashboards and visual insights that credential issuers, funders, and policymakers can use to drive decisions.
Questions We Answer
Key questions we answer (illustrative, not exhaustive)
Earnings
- How much does someone make after earning the credential?
- How does earning this credential change someone’s earnings over time?
- What is the ROI & breakeven period of earning this credential?
- How much more do credential holders earn than [counterfactual comparison group]?
Employment
- Where do people work after earning the credential?
- What share of credential holders are employed within 12 months? In a new job? In an aligned role?
- What share of credential holders remain with their employer 6 & 12 months after earning the credential?
- What are the most common career pathways for people who hold this credential?
Education
- What are the most commonly "stacked" credentials?
- What share of credential holders earn a license or certification related to the credential?
- For people with [credential X], how many people go on to earn [credential Y]?
Platform Features
Explore how our tools turn verified data into actionable insights.
Data Dashboards
Benchmarking Tools
(on roadmap)
Reporting Suite
Security Framework
Data Security and Privacy at CredLens
Security and privacy aren’t add-ons — they’re embedded in everything we do.
Information Security
We operate under a robust Information Security Management System (ISMS) with ongoing risk assessments, audits, and data handling best practices to protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and ensure overall data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Compliance & Auditing
CredLens is SOC 2 Type II and TX-RAMP Level 2 certified and holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27018:2019 certifications. We are also actively working towards NIST 800-53 alignment via programs like GovRAMP.
Cloud Security & Encryption
Built on AWS, our infrastructure adheres to the Well-Architected Framework, employing TLS 1.3 for in-transit and AES-256 for at-rest data encryption.
Secure Hosting
We combine native AWS security with third-party SIEM tools for comprehensive, full-stack protection and visibility.
Implementation Process
Your seamless integration journey with CredLens is supported from start to finish.
Assessment Phase
- Define goals and data needs
- Validate current data
- Establish a tailored project plan
Technical Integration
- Set up secure data transfers
- Configure data validation
- Implement access controls and user authentication
Ongoing Support
- Technical documentation
- Customized training sessions
- System maintenance and proactive updates
- Dedicated support channels
Let’s Build a More Valuable Credential Ecosystem
CredLens helps credential issuers, policymakers, employers, and funders use verified data to make decisions that change lives.
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