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Digital Badges - Prove Your Accomplishments

A digital badge is a visual representation of a skill, achievement, or certification that you've earned. It's more than just an image—each badge contains metadata that verifies what you accomplished, who issued it, and when it was earned. You can share digital badges on your resume, LinkedIn profile, email signature, or anywhere else you want to showcase your accomplishments.

What type of badges can I earn at CSI?

Academic Achievement Badges
Students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance may earn Academic Achievement Badges by qualifying for the President’s List or Dean’s List.
 
Professional Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This badge is awarded upon successful completion of SPAN203, SPAN204, and SPAN210. For more information, please contact the English, Languages, and Philosophy Department.
 
Introduction to Digital Competency
This 8-week course equips students with essential computer skills, including keyboarding, file management, and proficiency in commonly used applications. For more information, please contact the College & Career Readiness Department.
 
Advanced Digital Competency
In this 8-week course, students develop a workplace-relevant project while building foundational knowledge in advanced digital skills such as artificial intelligence and web development. For more information, please contact the College & Career Readiness Department.
 
Student Leadership Badges
Recognize students who take on meaningful roles in campus life, including leadership in clubs, organizations, peer mentoring, and other student initiatives.
 
More badge categories may be added in the future as new programs are developed.

Why earn a badge?

Digital badges help you:

  • Showcase your achievements in a verified and portable format.
  • Stand out to employers or educational institutions with credentials that are easy to validate.
  • Track your growth over time as you build new skills and complete more learning milestones.
  • Share your success with peers, employers, or your professional network online.

How do we earn badges?

  • President’s List: Awarded to full-time students who earn a semester GPA of a 4.0.
  • Dean’s List: Awarded to full-time students who earn a semester GPA of 3.5 to 3.99.

How do I save and share my badges?

Once you’ve been awarded a badge, you will receive an email encouraging you to go into Achievement Studio to accept your badge. Once registered, you’ll be able to track your progress, earn badges, and share your achievements all in one place.

Make sure to add a personal email address to your Achievement Studio account so that you can continue to manage your badges after you graduate from CSI.

How to Manage your Badges (step-by-step guide) 

How do I download or display badges?

Download Your Badge

  • Open the email or Achievement Studio where your badge was issued.
  • Click the “Download” or “Share” button.
  • Save the image (usually a PNG file) to your computer.

Add it to Your Email Signature

  1. Open your email settings (Outlook, Gmail, etc.).
  2. Go to Signature Settings.
  3. Click to insert an image, and upload your badge file.
  4. Save your changes.

Add to LinkedIn: As a License or Certification

  1. Go to your LinkedIn Profile.
  2. Scroll to Licenses & Certifications and click "+".
  3. Enter:
    • Name: [Badge Name]
    • Issuing Organization: [e.g., College of Southern Idaho]
    • Issue Date
    • Credential URL: Paste your badge’s verification link from Achievement Studio.
  4. Save.

Add to LinkedIn: In Your Featured Section

  1. Click the “+” under the Featured section of your profile.
  2. Select Media.
  3. Upload your badge image and add a title + description.
  4. Optional: Link to the badge URL in Achievement Studio.

Share on Other Platforms

  • Facebook / Instagram / Twitter: Upload the badge as an image and include a short description with your badge link.
  • Digital Portfolio or Website: Add the badge image and link it to the verification page.

 

Get the step-by-step guide (with screenshots) to manage your badges in Achievement Studio.