Badges at UR

SPCS has deployed a professional education badging strategy that provides credential earners the opportunity to claim a digital badge that is portable and demonstrates to employers and colleagues that they’ve fulfilled the program’s requirements. A digital badge from the University of Richmond is a visual representation that the earner has accomplished specific program outcomes that are identified by the badge.

We’re committed to providing you with the tools necessary to achieve your professional goals and we understand that communicating your credentials in an ever-expanding online marketplace can be challenging. That’s why we’ve partnered with Credly to provide you with a digital version of your credentials. Digital badges can be used in email signatures or digital résumés, and on social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (Twitter). The badge digital image contains verified metadata that describes your qualifications and the process required to earn them.

Badges available through SPCS are issued and maintained through Credly. In order to claim an earned badge, earners must create a free Credly profile. For more details, review the FAQ below.

Badging Framework

We issue badges at three different levels. Each level is represented by a different color in the bottom portion of our badge as indicated by the color of each block below. Visit our profile page to see the badges we offer.

Foundational

Earners of a foundational badge are expected to grasp foundational concepts and skills, actively engage in discussions and/or hands-on learning, and meet minimum participation requirements. Additionally, earners should demonstrate evidence of basic critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Proficient

Earners of a proficient badge are expected to exhibit proficiency in foundational concepts and specialized transferrable skills, able to apply skills to real-world, subject-specific scenarios. Additionally, earners should demonstrate evidence of more advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Professional

Earners of a professional badge should demonstrate mastery of intricate concepts and skills and should autonomously produce advanced work that surpasses expectations. Earners should demonstrate evidence of advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, especially in the context of specialized skills.

Stand-Alone Badges

Earn the CHCU Leadership Program Badge

In addition to earning a Professional Certificate from the University of Richmond, students who complete this program successfully will earn the CHCU Leadership Program badge. Once earned, you can share this badge on your website, digital resume and social media profiles to demonstrate to employers and colleagues that you’ve completed the program’s outcomes.

Earn the GIS Professional Badge

In addition to earning a Professional Certificate from the University of Richmond, students who complete this program successfully will earn the GIS Professional badge. Once earned, you can share this badge on your website, digital resume and social media profiles to demonstrate to employers and colleagues that you’ve completed the program’s outcomes.

Earn the HR Essentials for Non-HR Pros Badge

In addition to earning a certificate from the University of Richmond, students who complete this program successfully will earn the HR Essentials for Non-HR Professionals badge. Once earned, you can share this badge on your website, digital resume and social media profiles to demonstrate to employers and colleagues that you’ve completed the program’s outcomes.

Craft Brewing Badges

Earn the Introduction to Craft Brewing Badge

Students who complete this course successfully will earn the Introduction to Craft Brewing badge. Once earned, you can share this badge on your website, digital resume and social media profiles to demonstrate to employers and colleagues that you’ve completed the course outcomes.

Earn the Brewing Science and Process Badge

Students who complete this course successfully will earn the Brew Science & Process badge. Once earned, you can share this badge on your website, digital resume and social media profiles to demonstrate to employers and colleagues that you’ve completed the course outcomes.

Earn the Craft Brewing Professional Badge

In addition to earning a Professional Certificate from the University of Richmond, students who complete this program successfully will earn the Craft Brewing Professional badge. Once earned, you can share this badge on your website, digital resume and social media profiles to demonstrate to employers and colleagues that you’ve completed the program’s outcomes.

Earn the Business of Craft Brewing Badge

Students who complete this course successfully will earn the Business of Craft Brewing badge. Once earned, you can share this badge on your website, digital resume and social media profiles to demonstrate to employers and colleagues that you’ve completed the course outcomes.

Earn the Leadership for the Brewing Industry Badge

Students who complete this course successfully will earn the Leadership for the Brewing Industry badge. Once earned, you can share this badge on your website, digital resume and social media profiles to demonstrate to employers and colleagues that you’ve completed the course outcomes.

Institute on Philanthropy (IOP) Badges

Earn the AI-Assisted Grant Writing Badge

Students who complete this workshop successfully will earn the AI-Assisted Grant Writing badge. Once earned, you can share this badge on your website, digital resume and social media profiles to demonstrate to employers and colleagues that you’ve completed the program’s outcomes.

Earn the Fund Development for Nonprofits Badge

In addition to earning a Certificate from the University of Richmond, students who complete this Institute successfully will earn the Fund Development for Nonprofits badge. Once earned, you can share this badge on your website, digital resume and social media profiles to demonstrate to employers and colleagues that you’ve completed the program’s outcomes.

Earn the Grant Writing for Nonprofits Badge

In addition to earning a Certificate from the University of Richmond, students who complete this Institute successfully will earn the Grant Writing for Nonprofits badge. Once earned, you can share this badge on your website, digital resume and social media profiles to demonstrate to employers and colleagues that you’ve completed the program’s outcomes.

Earn the Marketing & Communications for Nonprofits Badge

In addition to earning a Certificate from the University of Richmond, students who complete this Institute successfully will earn the Marketing & Communications for Nonprofits badge. Once earned, you can share this badge on your website, digital resume and social media profiles to demonstrate to employers and colleagues that you’ve completed the program’s outcomes.

Earn the Nonprofit Leadership Badge

In addition to earning a Certificate from the University of Richmond, students who complete this Institute successfully will earn the Nonprofit Leadership badge. Once earned, you can share this badge on your website, digital resume and social media profiles to demonstrate to employers and colleagues that you’ve completed the program’s outcomes.

Badging FAQs

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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.
How does my certification get displayed as a badge?

We have partnered with Credly to translate the learning outcomes you’ve demonstrated into a badge, issued and managed through the company digital badging platform. The technology Credly uses is based on the Open Badge Standards maintained by IMS Global. This enables you to manage, share and verify your competencies digitally.
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 also offers labor market insights, based on your skills. You can search and apply for job opportunities right through Credly.
Who is Credly?

Credly is the end-to-end solution for issuing and managing digital credentials. Credly works with credible organizations to provide digital credentials to individuals, worldwide.
How will I know if I’ve earned a badge?

You will receive an email notification from Credly (admin@credly.com) with instructions for claiming your badge and setting up your account.
What if I don’t want my badge to be public?

You can easily configure your privacy settings in Credly. You’re in complete control of the information about yourself that is made public.
Is there a fee to use Credly?

No. This is a service we provide to you, at no cost.
What’s to keep someone else from copying my badge and using it?

While badges are simply digital image files, they are uniquely linked to data hosted on Credly. This link to verified data makes them more reliable and secure than a paper-based certificate. It also eliminates the possibility of anyone claiming your credential and your associated identity.
Where and how can I share my badge through Credly?

You can share your badge directly from Credly to LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook; over email; embedded in a website or in your email signature.
What are labor market insights and how can I access them through Credly?

Labor market insights are pulled from live job requisitions. Based on your skills you can learn which employers are hiring, what job titles you might be qualified for, salary ranges and more. Search active job listings and even apply for them with just a few clicks through Credly. Access the labor market insights from your badge details page by clicking on Related Jobs, or by clicking on the skill tags assigned to your badge.
Can I export badges issued through Credly to other badge-storing platforms?

Yes, you can download your badge from the Share Badge page. Your downloaded badge contains Open Badge Infrastructure (OBI) compliant metadata embedded into the image. This allows you to store your badge on other OBI-compliant badge sites, such as the Badgr Backpack.
Can I import badges issued from other platforms into Credly?

Not at this time.
I have a question about Credly. Where can I find support?

You can find tutorials and answers to additional questions here: support.credly.com.

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