A web-enabled version of certification at Agra Innovate West Africa
Explore seminars at Agra Innovate West Africa and digital badges you can earn during the event. A digital badge is a web-enabled version of certification, or learning outcome, which can be verified online in real-time. Digital badges recognize a learning or professional development achievement.
Digital Badges you can earn at Agra Innovate West Africa
Agriculture Professional
The earner of this badge will develop practical knowledge of key challenges, best practices and solutions in the agriculture industry. They will be able to link goals to organizational objectives, analyzing needs to increase efficiencies, and gain an understanding of the latest technologies available, how to efficiently and cost-effectively implement these as well as their practical uses. Earners will develop skills to increase sustainability and food security to meet regional governmental and international objectives.
Aquaculture Professional
The earner of this badge will develop practical knowledge of key challenges, best practices and solutions in the aquaculture industry. They will be able to link goals to organizational objectives, analyzing needs to increase efficiencies, and gain an understanding of the latest technologies available, how to efficiently and cost-effectively implement these as well as their practical uses. Earners will develop skills to increase sustainability and food security to meet regional governmental and international objectives.
Business Development Expert
The earner of this badge gained insight into the wide range of products and solutions for expanding agriculture/aquaculture business' and important knowledge of the latest innovations to accelerate further growth within his/her organisation. Earner of this badge expanded valuable network of key contacts in the industry and is enabled to forge new partnerships to increase sustainability and food security to meet regional governmental and international objectives.
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Single-click sharing puts your achievement exactly where it needs to be to get you the most attention. Sharing badges is quick, easy and enhances your professional presence online. Create a custom message and let everyone know why your accomplishment is important.
Anyone who clicks on a shared badge will be able to view all the details on Acclaim for instant verification.
Make your achievement a permanent, verifiable part of your LinkedIn profile.
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Send your badge directly to a colleague, recruiter or your employer with a customisable email.
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Embed your badge on a personal website or blog by copying the unique embed code.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I earn the badge? (eligibility criteria)
We have three types of digital badges available at the Agra Innovate West Africa exhibition:
- Agriculture Professional and Aquaculture Professional badges are linked to the newly acquired knowledge about the trends that you can access through conference sessions. To obtain the badge, make sure you attend at least two seminar sessions on each day of the event.
- Business Development Expert is linked to the expansion of your network at the event. Schedule and attend at least 10 meetings with exhibitors during two days of the show (via mobile app) and you will obtain the Business Development Expert Agra Innovate badge.
What is a digital badge?
A digital badge is a web-enabled version of certification, or learning outcome, which can be verified online in real-time. Digital badges recognize a learning or professional development achievement. Since it is digital, it can be shared across the internet for maximum visibility and recognition.
How is a badge valuable to me?
A badge allows you to easily manage, share (online), and verify your certification(s). This includes real-time authentication of your certification(s) and when you obtained it (them). Badges provide employers and peers concrete evidence of what you had to do to earn your certification(s), what you do to actively maintain your certification(s), and your skillset. Badges can be shared in your email signature, on your electronic résumé, and on your LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter profiles.
When do I get the digital badge?
Within two weeks of earning your certification, you will receive an email from Acclaim notifying you that Informa has issued you a badge. Click the Accept button in the email which will take you to the Acclaim website where you will be able to create an account and claim your badge.
If you did not receive an email from Acclaim within two weeks of earning your certification or need support, contact support.youracclaim.com or review the FAQs.
Can I share it on my LinkedIn or social media channels?
Yes! Your badge is a digital version of your certification, skills and qualifications. It allows you to easily show your colleagues, friends or potential employers:
- When you earned the certification
- What key skills are associated with the certification
- What it takes to qualify for the certification
- The work you do to actively maintain the certification
You can share your badge on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, in an email signature or embed it in a website. And, you can share your accomplishment with anyone, anywhere — it’s up to you!
Why is Informa offering digital badges?
We know many people proudly list their certification(s) on their social profiles, email signatures, and other platforms, so we are providing digital badges to help you display a visual depiction of your accomplishments. In addition, a digital badge conveys other critical information, such as what it takes to earn the certification(s), key skills you’ve demonstrated, and when you earned the certification(s)
I do not want a digital badge, how do I opt-out?
As a certification holder opted-in to the certification registry, we are providing you the ability to claim your certification digital badge. If you do not want your digital badge, simply disregard the email from Acclaim. You also have the option to manage and/or unsubscribe from Acclaim emails when you receive their email invitation.
Why is Informa partnering with Acclaim for these badges?
Acclaim works with credible organizations to provide badges to individuals worldwide to promote their skills and achievements. Badges from Acclaim represent achievements valued by employers and will help you tell your professional story in a way that is complete and validated.