Digital Badges
The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans has made publicizing your CEBS, GBA and RPA designations easier with digital badges, visual and clickable online symbols of your accomplishments. Digital badges are portable image files that offer a simple way for you to share your credentials across the web. After claiming your badge, you can use it in your e-mail signature, on social media profiles and on websites. Anyone who clicks on the badge will be taken to a site where they can verify your credential and find more information about the CEBS program and the specific designations.
Currently, digital badges are available for those who have earned the following credentials: Certified Employee Specialist® (CEBS®), Group Benefits Associate (GBA), Retirement Plans Associate (RPA), and Compensation Management Specialist (CMS) in either the US or Canada. Badges are also available for those who are CEBS®-Compliant in either the US or Canada. View all badges from the International Foundation on Credly's Platform.
Watch this video to learn how to create your Credly account, accept and share your badge.
FAQ
What is a badge?
Badges are web-enabled versions of a credential, certification or learning outcome which can be verified in real-time, online.
How does my credential 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’s Platform. The technology Credly uses on its Platform is based on the Open Badge Standards maintained by IMS Global. This enables you to manage, share and verify your credentials digitally.
What are the benefits of a badge?
Representing your credentials 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 capable of. Credly’s Platform also offers labor market insights, based on your skills. You can search and apply for job opportunities right through the Platform.
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. Learn more about Credly on their webpage.
How will I know if I’ve earned a badge?
You will receive an email notification from the Credly Platform ([email protected]) 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 the Credly Platform. You’re in complete control of the information about yourself that is made public.
Is there a fee to use Credly’s Platform?
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’s Platform. 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’s Platform?
You can share your badge directly from the Credly Platform 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’s Platform?
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 the Credly Platform. 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.
I have a question about the Credly Platform. Where can I find support?
You can find answers to frequently asked questions here: https://support.credly.com/hc/en-us
I think I should have received a badge but I haven't seen an email yet; where should I go?
If you think you should have received a badge but have not received an email from Credly, please contact customer service at (888) 334-3327.
What will someone see when they click on my badge?
They will see the date your credential was earned, a description of the credential earned, who it was issued by, skills related to the credential, and what it takes to earn the badge.