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. You can share them on your resume, LinkedIn, and portfolio to showcase what you’ve learned.
Why Earn Digital Badges?
✅ Showcase skills to employers and graduate schools
✅ Highlight experiences beyond your transcript
✅ Build your LinkedIn profile or professional portfolio
✅ Stand out in job and internship applications
What You Can Earn
Digital badges are offered across UT Austin for a variety of learning experiences.
- Participating in a co-curricular experience
- Developing professional or technical skills
- Attending workshops, training, or special programs
- Completing a course requirement
How Digital Badges Work
Participate
Complete a course, program, or activity that offers a digital badge
Earn Your Badge
Receive a verified digital credential from UT Austin
Share It
Add your badge to your resume, LinkedIn, or portfolio
Explore Available Digital Badges
Browse available digital badges offered across colleges, schools, and programs at UT Austin.
How to Use Your Badge
- Add to your LinkedIn profile
- Include in your resume or CV
- Share in a portfolio or personal website
- Use as a talking point in interviews
After You Earn a Badge
Contact
Email: badging@austin.utexas.edu