We are committed to providing you with the tools necessary to achieve your professional goals and we understand that communicating your credentials in an ever-expanding online marketplace can be challenging. That is why we have partnered with
to provide you with a digital version of your credentials. Digital badges can be used in email signatures or digital resumes, and on social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. This digital image contains verified metadata that describes your qualifications and the process required to earn them.
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Why is RID now using Credly?
The goal of deploying digital badges is to align RID with other certifying and membership organizations, while also increasing consumer protection.
What’s the benefit of me using Credly?
Your Credly badge will clearly explain what you can do, what you did to earn this and who says you earned it. It does more than a plastic card!
Will I still be able to obtain a physical copy of my certification card?
We are no longer offering the option of physical cards. You will get a digital representation of your card through Credly. Your badge can be attached to emails, shared on social media and added to your smartphone’s wallet.
Some places don't allow me to bring my phone inside during interpreting assignments. What should I do when asked to provide proof of certification?
Bring a copy of your verification letter to attest that you are a certified RID member.
I thought RID was the testing and certification entity, not Credly?
RID remains the testing and certification entity. Credly is only providing digital representation of your membership and credentials.
My credential is Master/advance level. Why does it say foundational?
The assessments used for certification purposes, e.g. the NIC Interview and Performance Exam, are a pass/fail exam that assess whether a candidate demonstrates a minimum level of knowledge and skills for ASL interpreting in a general setting and using non-technical or nonspecialized vocabulary or language. Those with an “Advanced ” or “Master” designations have demonstrated that they scored a high level on one or both portions of the certification exam.
Are you selling my information to third parties?
No, we are not selling your information to Credly or any other third parties.
Do I have the right to opt-out with Credly?
The Credly benefit is optional, you do not have to accept the badges to maintain your certification or membership. However, you will not be able to get a digital representation of your card, and we no longer offer physical cards. The only way you will be able to verify your Certification will be through the RID directory and through a verification letter accessible in your member portal.
Credly is the end-to-end solution for issuing and managing digital credentials. Credly works with credible organizations to provide digital credentials to individuals, worldwide.
What is an open badge?
Open badges are web-enabled versions of a credential, certification or learning outcome which can be verified in real-time, online.
How does my certification get displayed as a badge?
We have partnered with Credly to translate the learning outcomes you’ve demonstrated into a badge, issued and managed through the company digital badging platform. The technology Credly uses is based on the Open Badge Standards maintained by IMS Global. This enables you to manage, share and verify your competencies digitally.
How do I add my badge to my email signature?
Please use this helpful tutorial for instructions on adding your badge to your signature line:
What are the benefits of a badge?
Representing your skills as a badge gives you a way to share your abilities online in a way that is simple, trusted and can be easily verified in real time. Badges provide employers and peers concrete evidence of what you had to do to earn your credential and what you’re now capable of. Credly also offers labor market insights, based on your skills. You can search and apply for job opportunities right through Credly.
What if I don’t want my badge to be public?
You can easily configure your privacy settings in Credly. You’re in complete control of the information about yourself that is made public.
Is there a fee to use Credly?
No. This is a service we provide to you, at no cost.
What’s to keep someone else from copying my badge and using it?
While badges are simply digital image files, they are uniquely linked to data hosted on Credly. This link to verified data makes them more reliable and secure than a paper-based certificate. It also eliminates the possibility of anyone claiming your credential and your associated identity.
Where and how can I share my badge through Credly?
You can share your badge directly from Credly to LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook; over email; embedded in a website or in your email signature.
What are labor market insights and how can I access them through Credly?
Labor market insights are pulled from live job requisitions. Based on your skills you can learn which employers are hiring, what job titles you might be qualified for, salary ranges and more. Search active job listings and even apply for them with just a few clicks through Credly. Access the labor market insights from your badge details page by clicking on Related Jobs, or by clicking on the skill tags assigned to your badge.
Can I export badges issued through Credly to other badge-storing platforms?
Yes, you can download your badge from the Share Badge page. Your downloaded badge contains Open Badge Infrastructure (OBI) compliant metadata embedded into the image. This allows you to store your badge on other OBI-compliant badge sites, such as the Badge Backpack.
What are the benefits of a badge?
Representing your skills as a badge gives you a way to share your abilities online in a way that is simple, trusted and can be easily verified in real time. Badges provide employers and peers concrete evidence of what you had to do to earn your credential and what you’re now capable of. Credly also offers labor market insights, based on your skills. You can search and apply for job opportunities right through Credly.
Can I import badges issued from other platforms into Credly?
I have a question about Credly. Where can I find support?
You can find tutorials and answers to additional questions here:
. If you have not yet received an email with your Credly link or you are experiencing issues with your Credly digital badge, please contact RID’s Credly Support team at