With over 35 years of proven experience, Paradigm empowers higher education institutions with secure, premium credentialing solutions and unmatched customer care — setting the standard for excellence.
Why Choose Paradigm?
A Proven Track Record: Trusted by hundreds of higher-education institutions for over three decades.
Secure and Compliant: SOC 2 Type 2 and FERPA-aligned credentials designed to uphold your institution’s reputation.
Scalable and Automated: On-demand platforms reduce administrative burden and accelerate credential delivery.
Exceptional Experience: From generation to delivery, each credential is crafted for impact.
With over 35 years of experience and a reputation for excellence, Paradigm empowers institutions with secure, premium credential solutions and customer care that sets industry standards.
Elevate trust. Deliver distinction.
Efficient & Scalable: Automation and on-demand platforms reduce workload and accelerate distribution.
Make your graduates’ achievements unforgettable with secure, custom-branded diplomas and certificates that honor your institution’s legacy.
Accelerate transcript fulfillment with a solution that’s fast, secure, and built to reflect your institution’s brand at every step.
Showcase your graduates’ success with premium diploma covers designed for elegance, protection, and long-lasting institutional pride.
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Celebrate academic milestones with secure, verifiable digital diplomas that are easy to access, share, and trust—anytime, anywhere.
Empower learners with micro-credentials that showcase their skills instantly—flexible, customizable, and designed for the modern career journey.
Explore Our Different Credential Types!
Empower your team and your students with a secure, always-on credentialing hub—accessible anytime, from anywhere.
Eliminate campus mailroom bottlenecks. With DirectShip, we print, package, and track your credentials delivered straight to graduates, worldwide.
World Link connects institutions and learners worldwide through secure, trackable credential delivery.
Meet international credentialing requirements without the paperwork. ApostilleConnect automates the entire apostille process. Fast, compliant, and hassle-free.
Let’s Eliminate the Paperwork Headaches
Automatically notify students of holds and help them resolve issues quickly—without phone calls or confusion. MyHold keeps your office efficient and your students on track.
Lost diploma? No problem. With MyReorder, your graduates can request replacements online—no paperwork, no delays, no staff intervention.
Diplomas & Certificates
Impress with beautifully branded, highly secure physical credentials—engineered for durability and distinction.
Transcripts
Streamline transcript processing with fast, secure digital or print fulfillment—delivered with accuracy and institutional branding.
Diploma Covers & Folders
Protect and present diplomas with premium, custom-branded covers & folders that reflect your institution’s prestige. Durable, elegant, and made to impress.
Digital Diplomas & Certificates
Recognize continuing education achievements with professional, verifiable credentials. Seamless delivery for learners in evolving career paths.
Micro-Credentials
Award skills-based achievements with digital, fully customizable micro-credentials. Flexible, portable recognition for today’s lifelong learners.
Comprehensive Learner Record
A secure, digital, and shareable learner record that combines learning outcomes, credentials, skills, and achievements—all in one verified place.
CredentialConnections
DirectShip
Eliminate campus mailroom bottlenecks. With DirectShip, we print, package, and track your credentials—delivered straight to graduates, worldwide.
World Link
Apostille Connect
Meet international credentialing requirements without the paperwork. ApostilleConnect automates the entire apostille process—fast, compliant, and hassle-free.
MyHold
Notify learners of diploma or transcript holds and guide them to resolution—automated, personalized, and effective.
MyReorder
Let graduates reorder lost or damaged diplomas and certificates online—no phone calls, paperwork, or manual processing needed.
Paradigm began over 35 years ago with a mission to modernize the way academic institutions issue credentials. Originally focused on high-quality printed diplomas and certificates, Paradigm quickly became a trusted partner to colleges and universities across the country. Over time, the company expanded its offerings to include secure digital credentials, automated transcript services, and apostille processing solutions.
By combining deep industry knowledge with a commitment to innovation, Paradigm has grown into a leader in academic credentialing—helping institutions streamline operations and deliver better experiences to students and graduates alike.
At Paradigm, our world-class leadership and expert staff unite decades of experience in education, credentialing, manufacturing, and technology. From executive vision to hands-on execution, our team delivers precision, innovation, and unmatched quality at every step.We combine deep industry knowledge with a relentless commitment to innovation—empowering institutions, supporting learners, and setting the standard in both traditional and digital credentialing.
At Paradigm, our clients are the driving force behind everything we do. From community colleges to state agencies and universities, we’re grateful for the trust you place in us to support your credentialing needs. Your dedication to learners inspires us daily, and we’re proud to provide solutions that help you deliver with efficiency, accuracy, and care.
Thank you for letting us be part of your mission. We’re proud to serve and grow alongside you.
We love the outdoors. Sunshine, fresh air, wildlife, and trees. We especially love our trees. Paradigm cares about our environment, and we’re devoted to nurturing a kinder, greener world for our families and yours. To honor both our clients and the environment, our ParadigmCares initiative proudly donates to AmericanForests.org to have a tree planted in every client’s name.
Our paper providers are Certified Carbon Neutral. Our paper stocks are FSC Certified.
At Paradigm, our team is made up of dedicated experts from diverse backgrounds—software engineers, credentialing specialists, customer success leaders, and operations professionals—all united by a shared commitment to excellence. We’re passionate problem-solvers who care deeply about education, innovation, and making institutions—and learners—more successful.
Whether debugging code, refining workflow automation, supporting campus stakeholders, or designing user-friendly interfaces, we push each other to be better. Every team member brings their unique perspective, curiosity, and integrity to the table—creating a culture where collaboration is genuine, development is continuous, and impact is real.
Paradigm Careers
