RID makes it easy for members to display their credentials.


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 [Credly](https://info.credly.com/) 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.

**Credly Support:[certification@rid.org](mailto:certification@rid.org)**

[Sign Into Your Credly Account](https://www.credly.com/users/sign_in)

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Digital Credentials

####  ____Who is Credly and why is RID using Credly?

Credly, a Pearson company, is at the forefront of the digital credential
movement, making talent more visible and opportunities more accessible. Credly
partners with thousands of reputable organizations, including Google Cloud,
IBM, Cisco, the Project Management Institute (PMI), and SAP, to provide secure
and verifiable digital credentials worldwide.

RID has adopted digital badges to align with other certifying and membership
organizations while reinforcing our commitment to maintaining the integrity of
our certifications. This transition enhances protection for both consumers and
providers. In the past, RID encountered cases of forged printed membership
cards, leading to the misrepresentation of interpreters as RID-certified.

Unlike printed cards, digital credentials are real-time, secure, and
impossible to falsify or duplicate. They serve as authentic, verifiable proof
of certification and achievements, ensuring transparency and trust in the
certification process.

#### ____What is a digital credential?

A digital credential is a verified representation of an individual's
professional achievement (certification), issued by the Registry of
Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), a trusted source. Earning a digital
credential signifies that the individual has met or exceeded the minimum level
of knowledge, skills, and abilities an ASL interpreter needs to competently
perform on the job in a conventional setting, as required for national
certification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities may have been acquired
through education, training, or certification programs as well as passing the
required examinations for the certification. [Here is a helpful
video!](https://youtu.be/bFFMpddWaDI?si=-uK3AYcamTYl4NPE)

A digital credential clearly explains:

  1. Who earned the credential
  2. What the credential is
  3. What the individual did to earn it
  4. What the individual can do

#### ____What is a digital badge?

A digital badge is a verified, visual representation of your credential,
detailing the knowledge, skills, and abilities you’ve demonstrated to earn it.

With a digital badge, you can showcase your credentials online in a secure and
authentic way. It can be easily shared and verified in real-time, ensuring
trust and credibility.

#### ____What are the benefits of a badge?

Your Credly badge provides a clear, verified record of your achievements -
what you can do, how you earned it, and who recognizes your credential. It
offers more than a traditional plastic card!

Displaying your skills with a digital badge allows you to showcase your
qualifications online in a trusted and easily verifiable way. Employers and
peers can see concrete evidence of your qualifications and the skills you
possess. Additionally, Credly offers labor market insights tailored to your
skills, and you can search and apply for job opportunities directly through
the platform.

#### ____Will I still be able to obtain a physical copy of my certification
card?

No. We discontinued physical cards in the summer of 2022.

#### ____Is there a fee to use Credly?

No. This is a service we provide to both certified and non-certified members,
at no additional cost.

#### ____Do I have the right to opt-out with Credly?

The Credly benefit is entirely optional. Accepting digital badges is not
required to maintain RID certification or membership. However, if you choose
not to accept the digital badges, you will not receive a digital
representation of your certification or membership, as RID no longer issues
physical cards.

#### ____Is Credly only for Certified members?

Credly is available to all current RID members. Each member will receive a
membership badge (e.g., Associate, Supporting, Certified, etc.), while
certified members will also receive certification badges specific to the RID
certification(s) they hold in good standing (e.g., NIC, CDI, CI/CT, etc.).

#### ____Why am I getting the “404 error message” when I click on “membership
details” in the portal?

Some members may encounter an error message when clicking on the former
membership link in their member portal. This link is no longer functional. We
are currently updating and redesigning the member portal to enhance the
membership experience and improve usability. This issue will be resolved as a
part of those improvements.

#### ____Where and how do I access and accept my badge?

Once you have been awarded an RID certification and become a Certified member,
or if you become a non-certified RID member, you will receive a Credly
invitation email from RID. This email will guide you on how to log into your
Credly account, accept your badge, and manage your digital badges.

You can watch this tutorial video to learn how to accept your badge:
<https://vimeo.com/315901382>

#### ____What if I don’t want my badge to be public?

You can easily configure your privacy settings in Credly, giving you full
control over the information about yourself that is made public. Keep in mind
that if your badge is set to private, it cannot be shared with others.

#### ____Why do I see two badges in my Credly account? I only hold one RID
certification.

If you are a Certified member, you will receive two badges: one representing
your Certified membership and the other representing the certification(s) you
currently hold.

#### ____How can I share my badges with others?

You can easily share your digital badges with others to verify the RID
certification(s) you currently hold and/or membership status (including
membership expiration date) using the sharing options below:

**To share from your Credly account, follow these steps:**

  1. Log into your Credly account at www.credly.com using the email address associated with your Credly account.
  2. Click on the menu options (top right corner).
  3. Select Profile & scroll down to Badge Wallet to view all of your current and active badges.
  4. Click on a badge and then select the green SHARE button. (Note: Make sure your badge(s) are set to public before sharing them.)
  5. You’ll be presented with various sharing options (also listed below).

**Sharing Options:**

**Email**  
Click on the email option, enter the recipient's email address, and send. If
you need to show proof of both membership and certification(s), you will need
to share each badge by repeating these steps for each one. When the recipient
opens the badge link, they will also see the membership expiration date at the
top of the page.

**Credly Mobile App**  
[https://support.credly.com/hc/en-us/articles/13064089314075-Credly-Mobile-App
](https://support.credly.com/hc/en-us/articles/13064089314075-Credly-Mobile-
App)  
The profile information will transfer between the web platform and the mobile
app.

In the app, click on the badge you wish to share, go to the Details tab, and
scroll down to Verify Badge. A QR code will appear, which when scanned, will
display your name, membership type, membership expiration date, and
certification name (if applicable).

**Mobile Wallet**  
<https://support.credly.com/hc/en-us/articles/360057355812-How-can-I-share-my-
badge-to-a-mobile-wallet>

**In Your Email Signature**  
<https://support.credly.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021221691-Can-I-attach-my-
badge-to-my-email-signature>

**Social Media Platforms**  
LinkedIn: <https://support.credly.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021221491-How-can-
I-add-my-badge-to-my-LinkedIn-profile-and-share-to-my-feed>

**X:** <https://support.credly.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041020311-Why-does-
Credly-need-access-to-my-Twitter-account>

**Facebook:** <https://support.credly.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021221571-How-
do-I-share-my-badge-to-Facebook>

**ZipRecruiter:** <https://support.credly.com/hc/en-
us/articles/360056348351-How-Can-I-sync-my-badges-with-ZipRecruiter>

**Embed in a Website:** <https://support.credly.com/hc/en-
us/articles/360043782632-How-can-I-embed-my-badge-in-a-website>

#### ____Can I download my Credly badge image and use it for other purposes
other than adding it to my email signature?

You should only download your Credly badge image and share it when you are
able to add a hyperlink to it. The hyperlinks allow others to click on your
badge image to verify your certification and/or membership status. Using your
badge image in any other way, where the hyperlink is not included, is a
misrepresentation of your credentials and should be avoided.

#### ____Why don’t I have a separate badge for the CI and CT certifications I
hold?

RID's certification taxonomy (classification) indicates that if you hold both
CI and CT, then you will be issued one badge showing both CI and CT.

Certificants who hold more than one RID certification should display them in
the following order: IC, TC, IC/TC, CSC, MCSC, RSC, ETC, EIC, OIC:V/S,
OIC:S/V, OIC:C, CI, CT, CI and CT, CDI, NIC, NIC Advanced, NIC Master, OTC,
SC:PA, CLIP-R, SC:L, NAD III, NAD IV, NAD V, Ed:K-12.

#### ____My employer won’t accept Credly badges. How else can they verify my
certification and/or membership status?

You can download a certification verification letter from your member portal
at <https://myaccount.rid.org/> by navigating to the Certification Details
section and clicking on Download Verification Letter.

For certification verification letters (current members only) to be sent to
other organizations or entities on your behalf, complete the request form
<https://rid.org/cert-verification-form/> on our website and provide their
email address.

The RID Registry: Public, reliable, and real-time searchable tool that anyone
can access at any time to confirm someone’s certification and/or membership
status. Simply click the dark blue button located on the top right corner of
the RID website.

Note: When searching for someone, make sure you are using their legal name and
have it spelled correctly.

#### ____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?

We encourage you to check in with the hiring entity to ensure they have
everything they need from you prior to the assignment. If proof of
certification is required, you can share your digital badge with the
requesting party ahead of time.

Alternatively, you may carry a printed copy of your most recent certification
verification letter to confirm your certification status.

**Please note that certification verification letters are valid for one week
from the date of printing.**

#### ____RID portal shows my certification and/or membership is current, but
my badge shows as expired. How soon will the expiration date be updated after
renewal?

It takes 5-7 business days after renewing your membership dues for your
badge(s) to be updated.

#### ____I renewed my membership but my badge in my mobile wallet is not
updated. What do I do?

Badges downloaded to your mobile wallet are not automatically updated after
renewal. After renewing, you will need to download your badges again.

#### ____I want to change the email address associated with my Credly account.
How do I do that?

You cannot change the email address to which your badge(s) was issued, but you
can add multiple email addresses to your account. This way, if a badge is
issued to any of your emails, it will appear on the same account.

To learn more about how to add multiple emails, please refer to this article:
<https://support.credly.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021220951-Can-I-add-multiple-
emails-to-my-account>.

If you no longer use an email address and would like it replaced with a new
one, please email [certification@rid.org](mailto:certification@rid.org).

#### ____Are you selling my information to third parties?

RID does not sell your information to Credly or any other third parties.
Additionally, Credly does not sell user data. Member data within the Credly
platform is managed directly by RID staff, ensuring its security and that it
is used solely for its intended purposes.

#### ____I have other questions about Credly. Where can I find support?

You can find tutorials and additional support at
<https://support.credly.com/hc/en-us> or contact RID’s Credly support team at
[certification@rid.org](mailto:certification@rid.org).

If you haven't received your Credly link or are experiencing issues with your
digital badge, please reach out to RID’s Credly support team.

Want to explore more? Check out our Mastering Credly webinar through the
Continuing Education Center (CEC) <https://education.rid.org/>

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