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GENERAL EDUCATION DIGITAL BADGES +
Recognizing the importance of digital badges, the 2021 Florida Legislature approved a that public postsecondary institutions must award students a nationally recognized digital badge upon completion of general education core courses that demonstrate career readiness, beginning with students who initially enter a postsecondary institution in the 2022-2023 academic year. Students can earn each General Education digital badge one time, and it does not expire. Students are encouraged to display their digital badges on Handshake, , and/or resumes.
The Fundamentals of Written Communication Badge is earned after successful completion (earning a grade of “C” or better) of ENC1101 or a course for which ENC1101 is a prerequisite. By earning the Fundamentals of Written Communication Badge, students have demonstrated foundational skills in information literacy, comprehension of written material and conveying information in writing for a variety of rhetorical purposes and audiences. With this badge, students are able to enhance their personal communication skills and convey to future employers that they have acquired vital skills needed for professional success.
More About Digital Badges
Digital badges are secure and validated indicators of competencies that enable employers and others to verify the accomplishment that the digital badge represents. Earners can display their earned digital badges on social media profiles such as LinkedIn, personal websites, and digital resumes. 海角社区uses Canvas Credentials (formerly BadgrPro) as its official digital badging platform.
海角社区digital badges allow current students to document experiences and skill development that are not reflected in a transcript. Digital badges may be based on the student’s completion of academic coursework and/or other activities that culminate in assessed competencies. These credentials have direct professional or career value, as they increase students’ career readiness in response to workforce needs allowing students to stand out in a competitive job market. There are many digital badge opportunities available at no cost for current 海角社区students.
海角社区also develops and offers digital badges for community members to document validated upskilling through continuing education and professional development programs
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Where can I find digital badges available at UNF?
海角社区students have access to numerous digital badge opportunities at no extra cost. The Division of Continuing Education also offers digital badges to the general public for a fee. For a complete list of available badges, visit
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How are digital badges secured and validated?
Digital badges are secured and validated through detailed metadata. This metadata includes information about the issuer, the criteria for earning the badge, the name of the badge earner, and the date and time when the badge was earned.
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How can a badge be verified?
To check the authenticity of a digital badge, you can click the image or unique URL to view its verification page.
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How much does it cost to earn a digital badge at UNF?
Digital badges developed for current 海角社区students are available to students free of charge. Digital badges offered through Continuing Education may have fees associated with them. -
I still have questions, who should I contact?
For general questions, email badging@unf.edu. For technical questions regarding accessing a badging course, completing badging requirements, or sharing badges, badge earners should review additional . If additional help is needed, contact the 海角社区Helpdesk.
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Questions or suggestions for digital badges? Contact badging@unf.edu.