Edalex celebrates 10 years of innovation, connecting learning, skills and evidence in the global EdTech ecosystem
Edalex celebrates 10 years of innovation and impact, marking a decade of advancing learner-centric, skills-first solutions. From stewarding openEQUELLA to launching Credentialate, openRSD and SkillsAware, the award-winning EdTech company has helped connect learning, skills and evidence while empowering educators, employers and learners worldwide.
Edalex Celebrates Double Recognition at 2026 EdTech Cool Tool Awards: Credentialate Named Winner and SkillsAware a Finalist
Edalex has earned two honours at the 2026 EdTech Cool Tool Awards. Credentialate won in the Badging/Credentialing category, while SkillsAware was named a finalist in Professional Skills solutions, highlighting Edalex’s role in advancing a skills-first, data-driven ecosystem.
Navigating AI’s Impact on Education, Workforce, and the Future of Skills Recognition
In this interview, Dan McFadyen and Ray Fleming dive into the future of AI in education and the workforce. They discuss why human skills like critical thinking are more vital than ever, the transition from degrees to skill-based credentials, and how organisations can move from simple productivity to transformative business models while prioritising human connection.
Skills for the Frontline: How Skills Visibility Addresses Equity
Frontline workers build immense expertise on the job, yet their skills often remain invisible to employers. This recognition gap is a fundamental equity issue. Community colleges are bridging this gap by replacing manual silos with AI-powered skills recognition. Using SkillsAware to surface and validate hidden competencies through conversational AI and Credentialate to issue evidence-backed Personal Evidence Records (PERs), institutions can turn “invisible experience” into verifiable, portable assets. This accelerates economic mobility and ensures opportunity is based on what a worker can actually do.
From Badges to Trust: The Future of Learning and Unlocking Potential with Open Recognition
In this interview, Dan McFadyen and Don Presant discuss open recognition, evolving from digital badges to broader trust systems. Don highlights open recognition’s importance in validating learning, performance, and community involvement. He explains how it encapsulates stories in badges, unlocking opportunities in careers and learning. They delve into how Learning Agents assists organisations in deploying digital credentials, helping to overcome challenges by providing flexible recognition frameworks. The conversation also touches on the difficulty of assessing “durable skills” and the potential of platforms like SkillsAware to assist individuals in articulating their capabilities.
Tackling Systemic Challenges in Education, Supporting the New Majority Learners and Lifelong Skilling
In this interview, Dan McFadyen, Managing Director of Edalex, and Bill Hughes, President and CEO of Education Design Lab explore the Lab’s work to create a more inclusive and adaptable learning ecosystem. EDL focuses on “New Majority Learners” (or STARs) who are underserved by traditional education pathways. Their XCredit project validates skills acquired through alternative routes, making them recognisable and transferable. The discussion also covers the complexities of standardising skill recognition and the transformative potential of educational technology. EDL envisions a future where community colleges become “talent partners” for industry, fostering lifelong skilling opportunities, and ensuring that edtech supports all learners, particularly the New Majority.