A digital badge is a web-enabled version of a 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.

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.

There are 3 distinct Digital Badge levels offered by Lloyd's Maritime Academy:

• Certified Badge:
  Awarded upon successful completion of a course that is certified by Lloyd's Maritime Academy or by one of our accredited Education Partners. A badge is typically associated with the learner who has achieved and demonstrated a high level of understanding of the topic represented by completion of activities and assessments associated with the course.
  
  
• Course Leader:
  Awarded to our faculty members who have led a Lloyd’s Maritime Academy distance learning programme or an industry client event. With at least 3 years expertise in their field, as a Course Leader they have been recognised for their ability to influence people’s vision and understanding of their subject area. They will have demonstrated excellent tutoring, including sharing personal insights, perspective and experience, to help students succeed in their course.
  
  
• Attendee Badge:
  Awarded to delegates who attend and participate at a Lloyd’s Maritime Academy seminar

Within two weeks of earning your certification, you will receive an email from Credly notifying you that Informa has issued you a badge. Click the Accept button in the email which will take you to the Credly website where you will be able to create an account and claim your badge.

If you did not receive an email from Credly within two weeks of earning your certification or need support, contact support.youracclaim.com or review the FAQs.

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!

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).

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 Credly. You also have the option to manage and/or unsubscribe from Credly emails when you receive their email invitation.

Credly works with credible organizations to provide badges to individuals worldwide to promote their skills and achievements. Badges from Credly represent achievements valued by employers and will help you tell your professional story in a way that is complete and validated.