Student FAQ

Badging Program FAQ for Students

What is the UNE Badging Program?

The UNE Badging program is a non-credit bearing vehicle that digitally validates and documents knowledge, skill sets, qualifications, and competencies.

Why would I want to earn a badge?

Sharing badges with graduate schools, potential employers, etc., is a great way to demonstrate some of the skills and competencies you have acquired that are not captured in an academic transcript. The evidence attached to a badge provides concrete examples of your work. You can also view labor market insights that include top locations that are hiring for a particular skill, top job tiltes and employers, and salary ranges assiciated with those jobs.

How many badges does UNE offer?

This number is constantly changing. New badges are added throughout the year. See the UNE Credly page for a list, description of current badges, and contact information.

 

How do I share or post badges?
You can share the badges you earn through social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Badges can also be embedded and shared via hyperlinks. Anyone viewing your earned badges will be able to view the evidence that was uploaded when you were issued the badge.
Are badges open to learners outside of UNE?

Our badge program is open to all learners. Any participant who completes the learning activities and demonstrates achievement of the learning outcomes/competencies for a badge would be able to claim it. Some badges are geared more toward UNE community members, but others are open to all. For more details and contact information about each badge visit the UNE Credly page. There may be additional fees for non-community learners.

 

Can badges be awarded retroactively?

In some instances, a past learner may have met the necessary criteria for earning a badge. Developers of the badge (or their designee) would need to approve achievement of the related learning outcomes/competencies submission of necessary evidence. See the contact information within each badge description on the UNE Credly page to inquire about specific details.

 

Don’t see your question answered here?

Send all questions to une-badging@une.edu.