Cisco Digital Badges
Cisco Digital Badges
Everyone knows that Cisco is one of the world leaders in training specialists in the field of information technology. On the basis of the training platform, you can take many different programs that help you get a quality education and confirm your qualifications. One of the distinctive signs that indicate completion of training is Digital Badges.
What are Digital Badges?
First of all, it should be noted that digital badges are a distinctive mark of students who have completed training on the NetAcad platform. The special digital image cannot be counterfeited, as each badge is registered in the system. This is why Cisco badges are a globally recognized proof of the bearer's qualifications. These badges cannot be purchased, stolen, or counterfeited. They can only be earned by completing the appropriate training . Furthermore, the badge itself comes with a student card containing all the student's information.
To receive a digital badge, you must meet one of the following conditions:
- get 70% on the final exam (only the first attempt is taken into account);
- successfully complete the course;
- complete a final survey after completing the training.
It's important to keep a few things in mind. First, you can only earn a badge for courses that support digital badges. Second, if you simply complete a survey but score poorly on the course itself, this will be reflected in the badge's additional information. This means you can't cheat this way.
Why Digital Badges Are Needed
A digital badge is proof that you've acquired specific knowledge and skills. Not all courses offered by Cisco culminate in exams for international certifications . Some, particularly entry-level training, simply teach a few specific skills. However, some employers are willing to work with students who have just begun basic training. Therefore, digital badges, in this case, serve as a substitute for certification.
Thus, by incorporating a digital badge into your resume, you gain international recognition for your skills and achievements in your chosen field. Of course, badges look extremely prestigious on a resume and add status. Therefore, if you want to go beyond just taking courses and begin building a career in information technology , we suggest you start hunting for Cisco badges.
Moreover, obtaining them is now quite easy. Cisco Academy instructors on the SEDICOMM University platform will help you not only complete the training but also successfully pass the final exam. As a result, you'll receive a striking badge for your resume and be eligible to apply for a position in IT. It's worth noting that the badges are internationally recognized by companies worldwide.
If you're still unsure which IT field is best for you, we invite you to contact us in any way convenient for you. Our specialists will help you not only choose your future career but also create a step-by-step career plan. Most of our students find jobs with large companies within a few months. And soon, they're earning thousands of dollars a month. Furthermore, we assist with job placement and support at every stage of your training. And if you're struggling with motivation, our coach is always happy to help you overcome it.
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You can earn a digital badge/icon if you take the following courses:
Benefits of Digital Badges
For students
- confirmation of the assessment of knowledge and skills acquired during training;
- the ability to post information about achievements on social networks, websites and in email signatures;
- a clear demonstration of the value of a future employee to the employer.
For employers
- ease of checking the applicant’s knowledge, skills and competencies;
- confirmation of the candidate's qualifications by a trusted international company;
- accessible display of the stages of training completed by the applicant and his experience.
How to get a digital badge
Get the highest final score
Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course exam (only the first attempt counts).
Take the survey at the end of the course
Leave an honest review of your Cisco course experience.
Successfully complete the entire course
Wait until the teacher gives you a mark for successful completion of the entire course curriculum.
Digital Badges FAQ
Cisco offers several badges/icons to verify course completion. These badges are digital visualizations of learning outcomes or completion of individual learning milestones that can be verified in real time online.
Cisco provides career opportunities for all students. Digital badges/icons help students demonstrate specific skills and knowledge to employers and provide verified, trusted credentials.
A digital badge is a verified digital proof of qualification with rich data about skills, knowledge, learning outcomes, achievements or experience. Representing your skills as a badge gives you the opportunity to share your abilities online in a simple, reliable and easily verifiable way in real time. Badges provide employers and colleagues with visual evidence of what it took you to earn your certification.
Badges are awarded when a student successfully completes a NetAcad course and:
- fills out a questionnaire at the end of the course;
- receives a final grade with a minimum passing score* on the first attempt**;
- The instructor marks the course as "passed/completed" (for instructor-led courses only).
* usually not less than 70%, but it may vary depending on the course. This information can be found in the rules for taking the course.
**Scores obtained during retakes do not count towards the badge criteria.
- CCNA 7: Introduction to Networks;
- CCNA 7: Switching, Wireless, and Routing Essentials;
- CCNA 7: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation;
- CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking;
- CCNP Enterprise: Advanced Routing;
- CyberOps Associate;
- DevNet Associate;
- IT Fundamentals;
- Networking Essentials;
- Network Security;
- Introduction to Cybersecurity;
- Fundamentals of Cybersecurity;
- Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT);
- Introduction to Packet Tracer;
- Cisco Networking Basics;
- Cisco Network Devices and Initial Configuration.
You will receive an email notification with instructions on how to claim your digital badge and set up your account within 48 hours of being eligible to receive the badge.
No. NetAcad badges are awarded by Cisco for Cisco courses only.
A certificate demonstrates a level of competence in specific knowledge, skills, or processes that change periodically according to a set of accepted standards. A badge is a digital image that communicates the attainment of skills upon completion of a course. The NetAcad Course Completion Badge is a demonstration of the achievement of the course learning objectives.
No. This is a free service that Cisco provides to its instructors and students. Your badges on the Credly platform will remain accessible even after you complete all training.
No. Badges/Pins do not expire.
When you claim your first badge and set up your Credly account, you will need to provide your first name, last name, email, and country.
You can easily customize your privacy settings on the Credly platform. You have complete control over the information you publish about yourself. You can also adjust the ability to contact you using your public profile in the settings. There are also settings for displaying your profile in search results.
You can share your badge/icon directly from the Credly platform to LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook. It can also be shared via email, embedded on a website, or in your email signature.
No, you can only earn one badge for each unique course completed.
