# What is LearnCard?

[**LearnCard**](https://www.learncard.com) is a modular, open-source wallet and SDK designed to give learners and workers control over their credentials, achievements, and learning data. Built on open standards like [W3C Verifiable Credentials](https://docs.learncard.com/core-concepts/credentials-and-data/verifiable-credentials-vcs) and [Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs)](https://docs.learncard.com/core-concepts/identities-and-keys/decentralized-identifiers-dids), LearnCard enables privacy-respecting, consent-based data sharing across educational and employment ecosystems.

Whether you're building edtech apps, issuing credentials, or designing learner-focused dashboards, LearnCard offers the foundation and flexibility to integrate trustworthy, portable data.

[**LearnCard**](https://www.learncard.com) is maintained by [**Learning Economy Foundation**](https://www.learningeconomy.io).

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### Why Use LearnCard?

* **Portable**: Credentials travel with the learner—not locked into one system.
* **Consent-Driven**: Learners control who sees their data, and when.
* **Open**: Built on interoperable, community-driven standards.
* **Developer-Friendly**: Plug in easily to existing apps with modern APIs and tools.

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### What You Can Build With It

LearnCard is already used to:

* Issue and verify credentials (skills, achievements, badges)
* Build learner passports and skill profiles
* Power AI copilots and bots that adapt to learner data
* Create consent-based dashboards for families, schools, and career counselors
* Support interoperability across educational, employment, and credentialing platforms

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### Docs Structure at a Glance

This documentation is your guide to building with LearnCard. Here’s how to navigate it:

* [**Quick Start**](https://docs.learncard.com/quick-start/your-first-integration): Go from zero to integrated in minutes.
* [**Tutorials**](https://docs.learncard.com/tutorials/create-a-credential): Learn by building — create credentials, boosts, and connected apps.
* [**How-To Guides**](https://docs.learncard.com/how-to-guides/send-credentials): Step-by-step recipes for common workflows.
* [**Core Concepts**](https://docs.learncard.com/core-concepts/credentials-and-data/verifiable-credentials-vcs): Understand credentials, DIDs, consent, and the plugin system.
* [**SDK Reference**](https://docs.learncard.com/sdks/learncard-core): Deep dive into our SDK and APIs.

If you're new, start with [**Your First Integration**](https://docs.learncard.com/quick-start/your-first-integration) under the Quick Start section.

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### How to Implement LearnCard

1. **Pick your flow**: Issue credentials, verify them, or manage a user's wallet.
2. **Install the SDK**:

   ```bash
   npm install @learncard/init
   ```
3. **Use open standards**: LearnCard supports [Open Badges 3.0](https://www.imsglobal.org/spec/ob/v3p0/), W3C Verifiable Credentials, and more.
4. **Scale up**: Add consent flows, network features, and advanced cryptography as needed.

Whether you're building a web app, mobile experience, backend service, or bot, LearnCard has the primitives and integrations to make it seamless.

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### You're in Good Hands

This stack was built by developers, for developers. It supports open standards and real-world interoperability from day one. We’re glad you’re here—let’s build a more learner-friendly future together.

### Questions or Feedback?

The best way to start engaging in the community is to participate in our [Github Discussions](https://github.com/learningeconomy/LearnCard/discussions):

* [Post a Feature Request ](https://github.com/learningeconomy/LearnCard/discussions/categories/feature-requests)💡
* [Ask for Help](https://github.com/learningeconomy/LearnCard/discussions/categories/help) 💖
* [Show off your project to the community!](https://github.com/learningeconomy/LearnCard/discussions/categories/show-and-tell) 🙌

Do you need custom development or technical support? Click [here](https://www.learningeconomy.io/contact), or send us an email at <sdk@learningeconomy.io>.