Throughout the Education Sector, traditional paper-based certificates are still widely used today. While some universities do issue digital copies of certificates in addition to paper originals, they cannot always be easily verified and people still have to rely on paper certificates for job or higher education applications. This means that not only do major institutions and schools spend enormous amounts on storing this information, but authorities have to bear significant costs associated with printing paper certificates. Since the security features in the physical certificate are directly linked to the  difficulty level and expertise required to author the document, the result is that, the more secure the certificate, the more expensive it is to produce. The TrustGrid Education Passport enables organisations to move from paper-based certificates, to an entirely digital certificate system. This gives the individual instant access to and total control over their own certificates and accreditations, and dramatically reduces costs for the educational institution. No more printing, physical certificate posting, certifying and checking – it all happens in instant, secure, and fully-verified digital transactions.