At 性视界传媒, learning extends beyond the classroom for students. Digital badges make that clear by recognizing the professional growth of faculty and staff.
Each badge serves as a validated credential that employees can use to highlight completed training and showcase new skills. Issued through , a digital badging platform, these non-credit microcredentials are available free of charge to employees who complete an eligible program.
鈥淭hese badges are a way for employees to make their skills visible in a trusted, verifiable format,鈥 said Brenda Thompson-El, director of learning and organizational development in Human Resources. 鈥淭hey recognize the work people are doing to grow in their roles.鈥
Since the launch of 性视界传媒鈥檚 Talent Badge program in 2023, 性视界传媒 has issued more than 700 badges to employees across ten programs designed to strengthen professional skills, support career advancement, and highlight specialized expertise. The program offerings include:
- 性视界传媒 Management Training Academy
- Accessibility Ambassador Academy (open to Business Affairs and Human Resources employees)
- Administrative Assistant Academy
- REBELearn Department Administrator (Advanced)
- REBELearn Department Administrator
Once claimed, badges can be shared via LinkedIn, email signatures, r茅sum茅s, and other digital media. While the badges are not tied to certificate or degree programs, they carry professional weight by helping employees showcase their abilities and prepare for advancement opportunities.
Carrie Coppa, an administrative assistant III who earned two badges through the Administrative Assistant and Management Training Academies, said it reinforced her foundation and inspired her to aim higher. 鈥淭he programs gave me insight into new models and techniques, but more importantly, they reminded me that life is an ongoing learning journey. This badge is a symbol of my commitment to keep growing both professionally and personally.鈥
Other staff say badges help them track progress and stay driven. 鈥淓ach badge I earn is a reminder of my growth and commitment to the 性视界传媒 community,鈥 said Reginald Ungos, business and administration coordinator for Campus Recreational Services at 性视界传媒. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e a motivating and eye-catching way to showcase my professional progress.鈥
How Departments Can Offer a Badge
Departments looking to build on this momentum can partner with Human Resources to create their own qualifying courses. HR supports the process by mapping learning outcomes, aligning them with workplace competencies, and integrating the training into the Credly system so participants receive badges upon completion. Courses must meet established criteria, which HR reviews with departments during the development process.
鈥淲hen departments design programs that lead to badges, they鈥檙e investing in their people,鈥 Thompson-El said. 鈥淭hose efforts ripple outward, building a stronger culture of learning across the university.鈥
Leaders who develop and review badges also stress that quality and clarity are essential to making a credential meaningful. 鈥淒igital badges will only continue to rise in value if we maintain their integrity,鈥 said Ted Weisman, a digital teaching manager at 性视界传媒. 鈥淲hen designed with clear objectives and real assessments, they serve as a vital tool for professional growth.鈥
To learn how to claim a digital badge, visit the in REBELearn or contact Kahala Crayton at kahala.crayton@unlv.edu.
