In our increasingly digital society, the stakes are high for individuals to communicate their skills in real-time, and badges are an effective means to digitally share and verify learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Badges are digital icons that can be used to document and communicate a learning achievement or credential. They contain metadata that provides the context and verification of the learning, such as the criteria that were met to earn the badge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earning a digital badge demonstrates that you have acquired specific knowledge and skills that are relevant to the value you bring as a professional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just because you do not earn academic credits from badges doesn\u2019t mean they are not taken seriously. Only individuals who meet all criteria will earn the badge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because they are digital, badges can be shared within social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, as well as other forms of digital forms such as email, websites, and digital resumes. Displaying your badge can increase your odds of being noticed by your network and employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital badges can be a valuable addition for credit and non-credit students as they up-skill to gain employment or pursue new career paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These alternative forms of recognition do not take the place of formal academic programs and majors but enhance the development of a particular skill set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n