Digital Badge FAQs

We've moved to a new digital badge platform, Accredible, to provide an improved badge experience. Your achievement hasn't changed, only where your badge is hosted and how it looks. 

If you would like to accept the updated badge, follow the instructions in the email you received from Badging@TheInstitutes.org to access your badge on the new platform. If you don’t wish to use the updated badge, no action is needed. 

The email inviting you to access your updated badge will come from Badging@TheInstitutes.org. If you're unsure whether an email is authentic, contact Customer Success before taking any action. 

Yes. Your badge continues to represent the same achievement you earned. Only the badge platform and badge design have changed. 

Yes. You can continue to access your previously issued badge through Credly. However, we ask that you only display one version of your badge to avoid duplicate badges for the same achievement. 

Since both badges represent the same achievement, we recommend displaying only one version of your badge. 

As part of our move to a new platform, we're issuing updated badges to everyone who previously earned a badge from The Institutes. Even if you accepted your badge before, you'll receive a new invitation to access the updated version. 

You'll receive one email for each badge you've earned. Each badge is managed separately, so you'll need to access each one individually. 

Yes. As part of the transition, your badge has been updated with a new design. While the appearance has changed, the credential it represents has not. 

No. If you've previously shared your badge on LinkedIn or another platform, you'll need to update it if you'd like your profile to display the new version. 

You only need to update your resume or email signature if you've included a link to your previous badge and would like to use your updated badge instead. 

Please check your spam or junk folder for an email from Badging@TheInstitutes.org. If you still can't locate it, contact Customer Success for assistance. 

A digital badge is a verified online badge that recognizes your achievement. It provides a secure, easy way to showcase your accomplishment and allows employers and others to verify that you've completed your course, Micro-Cert, or designation. 

Accepting your badge gives you access to tools that make it easy to showcase your achievement professionally. You can: 

• Share your badge on LinkedIn and other social platforms
• Add it to your email signature
• Include it on your resume or personal website
• Provide employers with a verified record of your accomplishment 

Once you've accessed your badge, you'll have options to share it directly to LinkedIn and other platforms, download the badge image, or copy a verification link.

Yes. Every badge includes verification information so employers and others can confirm that your achievement is authentic.

Yes. Once you've accessed your badge, you'll have options to download your badge image and share it across a variety of platforms. 

Your badge will remain available for you to access through the badge platform. 

If you have questions or need assistance accessing your badge, please contact Customer Success.