Select Page

Digital Badging With PathWise

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is an open badge?

Open badges are web-enabled versions of a credential, certification or learning outcome which can be verified in real-time, online.

What are the benefits of a badge?

Representing your skills as a badge gives you a way to share your abilities online in a way that is simple, trusted and can be easily verified in real time. Badges provide employers and peers concrete evidence of what you had to do to earn your credential and what you’re now capable of. Credly’s Acclaim Platform also offers labor market insights, based on your skills. You can search and apply for job opportunities right through the Acclaim Platform.

What are the benefits of a badge on Credly’s Acclaim platform?
  • A web-enabled version of your certification that can be shared online
  • A more efficient way of posting to social media platforms
  • Labor market insights that relate your skills to jobs
  • A trusted method for real-time certification verification
How does my certification get displayed as a badge?

PathWise has partnered with Credly to translate the learning outcomes you’ve demonstrated into a badge, issued and managed through the company’s Acclaim Platform. The technology Credly uses on its Acclaim Platform is based on the Open Badge Standards maintained by IMS Global. This enables you to manage, share and verify your competencies digitally.

How will I know if I’ve earned a badge?

You will receive an email notification from the Acclaim Platform ([email protected]) with instructions for claiming your badge and setting up your account.

What if I don't accept the badge?

You will receive an email notification from the Acclaim Platform ([email protected]) with instructions for claiming your badge and setting up your account. If you do not set up your account, and “accept” the badge offering within 2 weeks of your course end date or certification completion, your badge will not be available. 

If you would still like to accept the badge after the 2 week period, please contact PathWise at [email protected]

 

Is there a fee to use Credly’s Acclaim Platform?

No. This is a service we at PathWise provide to you, at no cost.

 

Is there a fee to use Credly’s Acclaim Platform?

No. This is a service we at PathWise provide to you, at no cost.

 

Questions about Digital Badges, or how to earn one?


* These fields are required.

Watch the PathWise Minute for weekly news and information to help you remain compliant, effective, and efficient.