Learners who complete select IBM courses and earn a verified certificate are eligible for an additional digital badge from IBM and Credly. To claim this click the Claim your badge button in the course. This button will only appear when you have successfully completed the course with a passing score and earned a certificate.
(By clicking the button you also consent to sharing your name and email with Credly)
Badge FAQs:
- What is a digital badge?
A digital badge is a portable online data object which represents an outcome or achievement. They are secure, web-enabled credentials that contain granular, verified information employers can use to evaluate an individual's potential.
- How does my credential get displayed as a digital badge?
edX and IBM have partnered with Credly to leverage their platform to translate your learning outcomes or experiences into the digital badges. This allows the badge earner (you) to accept, manage and share your digital badge and the credentials it represents as a digital asset.
- What is Credly?
Credly is a digital badging platform (formerly known as Credly's Acclaim platform). Its focal point is an enterprise-class badging platform built in compliance with the IMS Global Learning Consortium Open Badge Specifications to support the specialized needs of credential issuers, employers, and professionals. The Credly web platform provides a secure means of storage, transport and credential publishing that adds a layer of protection against those who may falsely claim high-stakes credentials.
- What is the relationship between edX, IBM and Credly?
edX and IBM have entered into a vendor relationship with Credly to implement a program for web-enabled credentials displayed as digital badges. Credly is the web site from which you claim (accept), store and transmit open badges related to your credentials and where those to whom you send your credentials verify the metadata contained within. edX is the issuer of badges for IBM courses on edx.org, as authorized by IBM.