Learners of all types must be able to represent their achievements to prospective employers and education institutions to prove that they have the requisite knowledge and skills for success. The most recognized means by which students represent themselves is the credential. As in many other industries that engage with customers, partners, and authorities, the learner engaging with the employment marketplace must present a secure, reliable, and useful record of qualifications. On paper, the academic transcript seems to be a satisfactory model for collecting information and enabling learners to represent their academic experiences to others. The proliferation of the credentialing market has created new opportunities to expand academic records to include learning outcomes and competencies. Many institutions have responded by adapting their processes and delivery models to meet the evolving needs of stakeholders. As part of a sustainable approach to student service, institutional leaders should consider implementing an integrated credential platform, thereby creating a single access point that students can access indefinitely. This effort must be guided by a digital credentialing strategy that accounts for the institution's mission and culture, technological limitations, and the expectations of students, peers, employers, and the vendor partner. The institution and vendor partner should communicate directly to ensure flexibility within the platform for future growth. Key considerations for creating a digital credential strategy are provided and detailed.