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Why does Credly need access to my LinkedIn account?

April 28, 2020

To share or add a badge to your LinkedIn profile, LinkedIn requires an authorization process, that is required and standard for all third-party programs creating a connection between the two accounts. When you connect your Credly and LinkedIn accounts, you will receive a message outlining the permissions you are granting in the process. LinkedIn predetermines …read more.

I have a question about the Credly Platform. Where can I find support?

April 23, 2020

You can find answers to frequently asked questions in the Credly Support pages.

Can I export badges issued through Credly Platform to other badge-storing platforms?

April 23, 2020

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 Mozilla backpack.

Where and how can I share my badge through the Credly Platform?

April 23, 2020

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’s to keep someone else from copying my badge and using it?

April 23, 2020

While badges are simply digital image files, they are uniquely linked to data hosted on Credly’s Acclaim 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.

Is there a fee to use Credly?

April 23, 2020

No. This is a service we provide to ICF Credential-holders at no additional cost.

What if I don’t want my badge to be public?

April 23, 2020

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.

How will I know if I’ve earned a badge?

April 23, 2020

You will receive an email notification from the Credly Platform (admin@credly.com) with instructions for claiming your badge and setting up your account.

Who is Credly?

April 23, 2020

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.

What are the benefits of a badge?

April 23, 2020

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 clients, employers and peers concrete evidence of what you had to do to earn your credential and what you’re now capable of.

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