ABOUT THE CREDU PROJECT

CREDU solves costly inefficiencies in tracking, verifying and monetizing Continuing Professional Education (CPE) & Development (CPD) credentials for accountants. It streamlines the accreditation process, automates compliance record-keeping, and provides professional bodies an unparalleled system to audit professional development activities. This approach ensures integrity of credentials, raises industry standards, and empowers diligent professionals to further monetise their expertise.

Table of Contents

1. For Accountants
2. For CPE Training Providers
3. For Professional Bodies
4. For the Public
5. Multi-Sided Business Model Canvas
6. Installation
7. Usage
8. Contributing
9. License
10. Contact
11. Acknowledgements

For Accountants

CREDU enables accountants to efficiently manage and display their CPE/CPD credentials, ensuring compliance and enhancing their professional profiles.

Key Features:

• Public Profile:
  • Create and manage a public profile with your DID (e.g., individualname.credu.app).
  • Display credentials, professional summary, areas of expertise, designations, and contact information.
  • Show CPE/CPD records with details of courses completed, including summaries, hours, and tags.
• Credential Management:
  • Use a backend interface to update and control the visibility of profile information.
  • Track CPE/CPD progress with a detailed dashboard.
  • Integrate a wallet for managing CPE/CPD-NFTs and accessing the marketplace for courses.
• Marketplace Participation:
  • Purchase CPE/CPD-NFTs to enroll in courses and track upcoming training.
  • Create and sell your own CPE training products as P2P-CPE training providers.
• Monetization of Expertise:
  • Accountants who advance their knowledge gain a competitive advantage by making their specialized expertise searchable and verifiable to the public.

For CPE Training Providers

CREDU offers training providers an open, global platform to market their courses, manage NFT sales, and issue CREDU-NFTs upon course completion.

Key Features:

• Provider Profile:
  • Create a detailed profile with your DID (e.g., trainingorganisation.credu.app).
  • List courses with comprehensive details, including titles, descriptions, hours, and pricing.
  • Manage and issue CPE/CPD-NFTs using an intuitive dashboard.
• NFT Issuance:
  • Mint and distribute CPE/CPD-NFTs for each course completed by accountants.
  • Track and manage NFT sales and performance through integrated analytics.
• Monetization:
  • Gain new revenue streams from CPE content resales or royalties.
  • Expand market reach and reputation in a global marketplace.

For Professional Bodies

CREDU provides professional bodies with tools to automate CPE compliance auditing, gain insights, and restore public trust through transparent credentialing.

Key Features:

• Compliance Monitoring:
  • Monitor member compliance with CPE/CPD requirements using a dedicated dashboard.
  • Filter members by compliance status, competency area, and due dates.
  • Set up alerts and notifications for non-compliance and upcoming CPE opportunities.
• Insights and Reporting:
  • Generate detailed reports on CPE/CPD trends and areas for improvement.
  • Analyze professional development across key competency areas.
• Member Management:
  • Onboard members and track their CPE activities in real-time.
  • Reduce auditing costs and improve efficiency with automated tracking and verification.

For the Public

CREDU enables the public to search for professionals with verified expertise and connect with accountants they can trust.

Key Features:

• Directory Search:
  • Access a searchable directory of accountants and CPE providers with current and verifiable credentials.
  • Apply filters to find professionals based on expertise, location, and specialization.
• Engagement:
  • Connect with professionals through the platform for referrals and services.
  • Benefit from transparent and reliable verification of professional credentials.

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Multi Sided Business Model Canvas

Key Partners	Key Activities	Value Propositions
- Stacks ecosystem (StacksLink)	- Develop and maintain the credentialing dapp	For Accountants:
- Accounting bodies (worldwide)	- Ecosystem coordination and community engagement	- Public trust through proof-of-competence
- CPE training providers	- Marketplace and content validation operations	- Automated, decentralized tracking of CPE
- Technology integrators	- Relationship management with accounting bodies	- Competitive edge in a digital economy
	For CPE Providers:	For CPE Providers:
	- Course listing and promotion	- Global reach through a decentralized marketplace
	- Digital certificate issuance	- Efficient monetization of specialized content
	For Accounting Bodies:	For Accounting Bodies:
	- Automated member compliance audits	- Automated, real-time compliance verification
	- Credential standardization	- Elevate member recognition and industry profile
	- Member data analytics	- Cost-effective compliance management
	For the Public:	For the Public:
	- Verification access interface	- Quick, reliable search for accountants
	- Public awareness campaigns	- Access a network of competitive specialists
		- Confidence in verified expertise
Customer Segments	Key Resources	Customer Relationships
- All accountants requiring CPE/CPD tracking	- Decentralized blockchain infrastructure (Stacks)	For Accountants:
- CPE/CPD training providers expanding their audience	- Open-source platform (GitHub)	- Direct engagement via webinars, events
- All professional accounting bodies mandating compliance	- Human capital: technical experts and relationship managers	- Community support forums
- The public (businesses and individuals) searching for expertise	- Data, analytics, and reporting tools	For CPE Providers:
		- Marketplace tools and promotional support
		For Accounting Bodies:
		- Integration and compliance consultation
		For the Public:
		- Simple, user-friendly search interface
		- Public awareness & trust-building initiatives
Channels	Cost Structure	Revenue Streams
- CREDU dapp: core platform for services and engagement	- Development and maintenance	- Per member onboarding fees for accounting bodies
- Accounting bodies: incentivized member onboarding	- Marketing, promotion, and outreach	- Transaction fees from the marketplace
- Strategic alliances: events, webinars, and initiatives	- Compliance, legal, and security	- Public directory accountant engagement fees
- Social media: outreach and campaigns	- Community engagement	- Donations to support open-source and public benefit aspects
- GitHub: open-source collaboration and community input

## Installation

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# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/electra-frost/credu.git

# Navigate to the repository
cd credu

# Install dependencies
npm install