What is a Digital Badge

A digital 'badge' is an online industry-wide recognizable form of achievement. Badges indicate knowledge and skills acquired, an active role in technical communities, contributions to the field, excellence in specific areas of technology and other individual accomplishments.

Digital badges are prevalent in today’s world of digital media; they provide verified proof of your achievement and are easily and quickly shared. Academics, professional organizations, and corporations are focused on badging and its role in talent management and recognition of accomplishments.

Digital Badges as recognition of success

Digital Badges and LearnQuest credentials are recognized and trusted globally in the IT industry. These names represent the best in cutting-edge technical products and training. The badge you earn makes a powerful statement about your skills.

Check out this article by Harvard Business to learn how IBM Badges are helping professionals all over the world stay up-to-date with their skills.

How to promote yourself

Proudly promote your accomplishments by:

• using a Digital Badge as social proof in your professional profiles (see instructions on how to add a digital badge to your LinkedIn profile),
• adding your Digital Badge to your email signature, or
• printing your Digital Badge on your business cards.