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WESTERN DIGITAL BADGES

What is a Western Digital Badge?

A digital badge is an industry-recognizable visual representation of a digital credential earned by completing a micro-credential. Badges are embedded with data that verifies a learner's skills and achievements— and they are meant to be shared so that you can add them to your resumé, LinkedIn profile or portfolio.

A Western Digital Badge is approved and accredited by Western University. Your learning is recognized by employers locally, across Canada and worldwide. Western University has partnered with MyCreds™ to issue our Digital Badges.

What is MyCreds™

MyCreds™ is a secure online service that allows organizations to issue secure digital records online so that individuals can access and share their transcripts, academic documents, badges, credentials and micro-credentials from their post-secondary studies in Canada.

Western University has partnered with MyCreds™ to provide learners access to a secure digital wallet where they can view and share their official, verified micro-credentials on a 24/7 basis – anytime, anywhere.

Why do I need to set up a MyCreds™ account?

Creating a MyCreds™ account will give you access to a secure, password-protected learner credential wallet to allow you to share your digital badges.

When will I receive my badge?

Badges are awarded once you complete your micro-credential. You will receive an email from MyCreds™ when your badge is ready to be claimed. This email is sent within two weeks of completing your micro-credential.

How do I claim and share my digital badge?

What should I do with my digital badge?

Badges are meant to be shared. Each badge is embedded with data that verifies your skills and achievements. You can share them on your LinkedIn or other social accounts, add them to your resume, share them with your employer, or share them anywhere you can add a URL.

To add the digital badge to your LinkedIn profile, click on "Add a profile section," then choose "Recommended" and "Add licenses & certifications."

Do I get a badge for every course I take at Western Continuing Studies?

You will earn a Western digital badge when you complete a micro-credential. Micro-credentials at Western Continuing Studies are courses developed with industry partners alongside a robust quality assurance process to ensure they surpass academic and industry standards.

To guarantee the most in-demand and relevant capabilities are delivered, micro-credentials focus on the knowledge and skills employers need in a format that takes less time to complete. Micro-credentials allow the flexibility of taking one course or stacking multiple courses toward an accelerated or professional certificate.

Can I get a badge for a course I took before January 2023?

Our courses have been redesigned and undergone a senate review/approval process to ensure they meet Western’s new micro-credential and badge requirements. Courses completed before the approval process are not eligible for a Western badge.

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