Digital badges, awarded through Credly, are verified credentials that represents specific skills and knowledge you have gained through learning experiences. Each badge is:

• Clickable and shareable
• Verified in real time
• Backed by details such as:
  • Issuing organization
  • Date earned
  • Criteria required
  • Evidence of achievement

You can use your badge across platforms, including email signatures, digital resumes, social media (like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter) and e-portfolios.

Because badges are owned by you, you control how and where they are shared.

Digital badges make your skills visible in a simple, credible and modern way. They allow you to:

• Showcase verified accomplishments online
• Provide concrete evidence of your capabilities
• Share achievements easily with employers and colleagues
• Use an eco-friendly alternative to traditional credentials

Earn badges by completing Brown learning programs, such as:

• Leading from Where You Are (LFWYA): Develop leadership skills as an individual contributor and learn how to lead from within your current role.
• Leadership Certification Program: Build essential leadership capabilities for both new and experienced leaders.
• Management Essentials: Gain foundational knowledge in key HR policies and practices across the employee lifecycle.

1. Complete an Eligible Program: Enroll in and successfully finish a qualifying program:
   • Leading From Where You Are
   • Management Essentials
   • Leadership Certification Program
2. Accept Your Badge: After completion, you’ll receive an email from Credly.
   • Click the link to accept your badge
   • First-time users will be prompted to create a Credly account
3. Share Your Achievement: Once accepted, you can share your badge directly from Credly:
   • Post to social platforms like LinkedIn
   • Add it to your resume or email signature
   • Embed it in your e-portfolio

You can also log in to Credly anytime to manage and share your badges:

• Select the badge you want
• Click “Share Badge”
• Choose where to publish it