Digital Badging

Digital Badge Info

• What are digital badges? 
  • A digital badge is a verified achievement indicator of accomplishment, skill quality or interest that can be earned in various learning environments.
  • Northwood Tech awards the badges through a national company, Credly, which certifies the authenticity. 
  • When a student claims their badge, it can then be linked to their social media profiles or featured on employment applications, portfolios and websites. 
  • Digital badges can also be used as talking points during job interviews and provide the badge recipient a way to stand out from other candidates. 
  • To check out a list of programs that offer digital badging, head over to view our Degree Programs and Certificates page and look for thisdigital badge symbol. 
• How is displaying my badge useful?
  • Your digital badge is a verified achievement indicator of accomplishment, skill, quality or interest that can be earned in various learning environments.
  • Take credit for your abilities while increasing your chances of being noticed by potential employers and colleges by displaying your badge on Linkedin, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), digital portfolio sites and other online destinations to showcase your specific skills.
  • Your badge(s) show a commitment to growth and learning.
• Why use digital badges?
  • The viral marketing impact is ENORMOUS:
    • Elevate yourself on resumes
    • Broadcast achievements on college scholarship applications and essays
    • Develop your personal brand
    • Increase your visibility