Certification will make your resume stand out, providing independent verification of expertise or skills. In today’s world of social media and digital resumes, touting your certifications should be more dynamic than just the bullet point, “Earned Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Microsoft Excel.”
Take it one step further. Once you have earned an industry-recognized certification, you can claim your digital badge to show it to the world online:
Digital badges are web-enabled versions of a credential, certification or learning outcome. Representing your credential as a badge gives you the ability to share your skills online in a way that is simple, trusted and can be easily verified in real time. You can share your credentials on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
Acclaim is the digital badging platform used by Certiport. Acclaim helps students move forward professionally by quickly establishing credibility for opportunities in higher education and the job market. Each badge contains verifiable data that tells employers and admission committees what you did, who says you did it, and why it matters. What does this mean for you? Watch the video to find out.
You got certified and you have a lot to be proud of! Digital badges allow you to show the world what you’ve accomplished. Claim yours today!