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Digital Certificates/ Academic Transcript - OpenCerts

OpenCerts is a platform that leverages blockchain technology to attain a high level of security, transparency and resistance to tampering. It is developed by GovTech Singapore.

Last updated 31 March 2026

OpenCerts streamlines the verification process, reducing the overhead and processing time in verifying hardcopy certificates/academic transcripts. It offers a secure and efficient way to manage and verify digital certificates/academic transcripts while minimising the risks associated with fake certificates.

RP has issued digital certificates and transcripts in the OpenCerts format (.opencert) to our PET graduates who graduated from 2011 onwards and to our CET graduates who graduated from 2019 onwards.

Benefits of OpenCerts

  • Graduates do not have to request and pay for an additional academic transcript.

  • Graduates do not need to book an appointment and make a trip down to RP to certify their hardcopy certificate/academic transcript.

  • Graduates can easily share and authenticate their OpenCerts files with any third parties such as educational verification companies, prospective employers or other academic institutions.

  • Educational verification companies, employers and universities can easily verify the digital certificate and academic transcript via the OpenCerts website.

For Graduates

Step 1: Retrieve your OpenCerts file

Choose one of the following methods to download your .opencert file:

  • Method 1 (Email): You will receive an email sent from noreply-RPOpenCerts@rp.edu.sg to your personal email address registered with RP. Download the OpenCerts file (.opencert) format in the email into a secure folder.

  • Method 2 (MySkillsFuture): Log in to the MySkillsFuture Portal. Go to Skills Passport via the navigation menu beside your name on the top right-hand corner of the page.

Step 2: Verify your file

Verify the authenticity of the certificate by dropping the OpenCerts file on the OpenCerts website.

When the file is successfully displayed without errors on the website’s viewer, it means that the certificate has been verified against the blockchain and is considered authentic and unaltered.

Step 3: Share your file

To share your credentials with potential employers or universities:

  1. Attach your .opencert file to your application.

  2. Provide the link to the OpenCerts website for their verification.

For Employers and Universities

Step 1: Retrieve the OpenCerts file

Request the OpenCerts file (in .opencert format) from the applicant.

Step 2: Verify the file

Drag and drop the file into the OpenCerts website viewer.

[Important] The handling of the digital documents must adhere to PDPA data protection obligations.

FAQs

What is OpenCerts?

OpenCerts is a platform that leverages blockchain technology to attain a high level of security, transparency and resistance to tampering. 

OpenCerts streamlines the verification process, reducing the overhead and processing time in verifying hardcopy certificates/academic transcripts. It offers a secure and efficient way to manage and verify digital certificates/academic transcripts while minimising the risks associated with fake certificates.

Is the OpenCerts file an official document?

Yes, after the file is dropped in the viewer at the OpenCerts website, you will be able to see the official diploma certificate/academic transcript, which is similar to the hardcopy version.

Can I rename my OpenCerts file?

You may rename your OpenCerts file, but you must retain the file extension (.opencert).

I have misplaced my OpenCerts file. What do I do?

The OpenCerts file is unique to you. If you have misplaced your OpenCerts file, you can access it from MySkillsFuture Passport. Alternatively, you may also drop us an email at help-registrar@rp.edu.sg with the following information, and we will resend you the OpenCerts file:

  1. Full Name

  2. NRIC No. / Student ID

  3. Graduation Ceremony Year

  4. Course 

How do I ensure that the OpenCerts file is authentic and has not been tampered with?

Verify the authenticity of the certificate by dropping the OpenCerts file on the OpenCerts website.

When the file is successfully displayed without errors on the website’s viewer, it means that the certificate has been verified against the blockchain and is considered authentic and unaltered.

Can I print my OpenCerts certificate and transcript?

Printing the certificate discards all the advanced cryptographic protections that are built into the OpenCerts; hence, printing is not to be considered authentic.

To verify the authenticity of the certificate, drop the OpenCerts file via the viewer on the OpenCerts website.