Microcredentials

A badge is assigned for the successful completion of a short course or workshop that produces a single endorsement of specific knowledge, skills or competencies.  Badges are issued digitally and contain embedded data such as: where and when they were earned and the competencies assessed. A digital badge that can be linked to an online resume, website or social media platform.

You can earn a microcredential upon completing a series of badges

Digital badges for courses will be issued upon successful completion of the course and when final grades have been issued to the student, typically 2-4 weeks after completion of the course.

To receive the microcredential badge, send your full name, student number, and name of microcredential to microcredentials@bcit.ca

Once you successfully complete your short course and/or microcredential, you will receive an email from Canvas Credentials with steps to claim your digital badge and set up your account. You can access your badges directly from your myBCIT email account under My Email. Digital badges can be easily shared – posted on social media platforms, your website, resume and business cards.

When creating your account with Badgr, you must login to Canvas Credentials using your myBCIT email. If you have already used another email address, add your myBCIT email to your account under Account Settings. Your myBCIT email address connects your account to your badges.

BCIT has partnered with Canvas Credentials, an industry-leading platform for digital credentials. This secure platform allows you to display their achievements to current and future employers.

The short course or microcredential may ladder into other programs at BCIT. Contact the department to discuss opportunities to further your education.

If you are having trouble accessing your badges, please email microcredentials@bcit.ca for assistance.