Digital badges, also known as digital credentials, are verified online credentials that recognize skills and achievements gained through courses, programs, co-curricular and professional experiences at UT Austin. They can be shared on resumes, LinkedIn, and portfolios to showcase what you’ve learned.
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Why Digital Badges Matter
For Students and Learners
- Showcase skills to employers
- Highlight experiences beyond coursework
- Build a professional portfolio
For Faculty and Staff
- Recognize student learning and achievement
- Integrate skill-based recognition into programs
- Align learning with workforce-relevant skills
About the Digital Badging Initiative
The Digital Badging Initiative supports colleges, schools, and units in recognizing learning through flexible, verifiable credentials. Badges can be awarded for academic, co-curricular, and professional experiences.
Contacts
Email: badging@austin.utexas.edu