Upon completing one of iPEC’s qualifying courses, you are awarded a digital badge through Credly’s Acclaim platform. This badge serves as a web-enabled, verifiable credential that highlights your accomplishment.
Claiming your digital badge is a key step in showcasing your iPEC achievement. Here's how to accept, use, and share your badge using Credly’s Acclaim platform.
What Is Credly?
Credly is a trusted platform that issues digital credentials for professional achievements. At iPEC, we partner with Credly to ensure your success is easily shareable with your community, employers, and organizations.
How Do I Claim My Badge?
After completing your course, you'll receive an email from Credly (admin@credly.com) at the email address associated with your iPEC Student Hub account. To claim your badge:
- Check your inbox for an email from Credly.
- Click the link in the email to begin the claiming process.
- Create a Credly account using the same email address you use to log in to your iPEC Student Hub. Using a different address may prevent access.
- Accept your badge and start celebrating your achievement!
Can’t find the email? Check your spam or junk folder. Still missing it? Submit a support ticket through the HubBot in your Student Hub.
Why Should I Accept My Badge?
Your Credly badge is a verifiable, portable way to showcase your certification with confidence.
- Digital and Portable: Your badge is a web-enabled version of your credential. Easily share it with employers, clients, or professional communities.
- Printable: Want a physical copy? You can download a printer-friendly version of your certificate directly from the Credly platform.
- Social Media Friendly: Post your badge on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or embed it in your email signature, blog, or website.
- Detailed and Verifiable: Each badge includes metadata that outlines your accomplishment and verifies your certification for viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fee for using Credly?
No. iPEC covers the cost of issuing your digital badge. You can access and share your badge at no additional cost.
What if I don’t want my badge to be public?
You’re in full control of your badge visibility. Credly allows you to set your badge as public or private at any time.
How can I print my certificate?
Log in to your Credly account, click the Share button on your badge, and select the option to download a printer-friendly version of your certificate.
How can I contact Credly support?
For help with your badge, visit Credly’s Help Center or email them at support@credly.com.
Feeling celebratory? Sharing your digital badge on social media and elsewhere is a powerful way to demonstrate and express what you’ve achieved.
Congratulations!