Why this course

Degrees and professional credentials stay valid for a working life, which may be longer than today's signature algorithms remain safe. A Watch item so that members build key and algorithm agility into their plans.

What you will be able to do

Explain why credentials valid for decades face cryptographic ageing.
Describe migration options for signatures and keys.
Identify when to start planning a migration.

Modules

The problem
Options
Planning

Assessment

Knowledge check (8 questions).

Badge evidence: Passed knowledge check.

Prerequisites: ICB-P07

Who it is for

Companies and employers
Education and providers
Associations and policy

Framework alignment

ICSFframeworkSECPskillL4levelKstage

Security, privacy and data protection (SECP, VRITE pillar Trustworthiness)

Related skills: Standards and interoperability. About the framework

Use in your organisation

In corporate training

Self-paced module for HR and learning technology owners. Badge aligns to ICSF SECP L4 (SFIA 5) and can be referenced in role profiles. Counts as awareness evidence; it does not show performance.

In education

Micro-credential of 1.5 h notional workload (about 0.1 ECTS), indicative EQF 6 to 7, assessed by knowledge check with feedback. Stand-alone or elective unit.

EU micro-credential elements

Awarding body	ICoBC e.V. or licensed issuer. Learning outcomes: see column. Notional workload: 1.5 h (about 0.1 ECTS). Level: ICSF L4, EQF 6 to 7 (indicative). Type of assessment: knowledge check with feedback. Form of participation: Online, asynchronous. Type of quality assurance: ICoBC internal QA against VRITE. Prerequisites: ICB-P07.

Elements following the Council Recommendation of 16 June 2022 on a European approach to micro-credentials.

Quality and AI

Quality focus: VRITE Trustworthiness.

AI dimension: General rules only.

Improve this course

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