One in five colleges has issued digital badges, according to the results of a recent survey (pdf) conducted by University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) and Pearson of 190 institutions. Today, all kinds of organizations, from higher education institutions to professional associations to employers, are issuing digital microcredentials. The microcredentials could be in job-related soft skills, such as in communication, working with others and customer relations, or in critical reasoning, logic and problem-solving. They also recognize technical skill development, such as content or assessments on data science, geographic information systems, or coding.