{"id":470,"date":"2026-05-17T02:08:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T02:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/mcb\/?page_id=470"},"modified":"2026-06-26T18:02:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T18:02:40","slug":"develop-a-badge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/mcb\/develop-a-badge\/","title":{"rendered":"Develop a Badge"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t

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Developing a new badge<\/strong><\/h2>
At Austin Community College (ACC), departments can create digital badges to recognize specific skills, achievements, or participation. These badges, part of ACC\u2019s micro-credential and professional development framework, are awarded through the Suitable<\/strong> platform and cater to faculty, staff, and students.<\/p>
Submit the discovery form<\/strong>
Start by completing the discovery meeting form<\/a><\/strong>. This lets us know your goals and helps begin the development process.<\/li>
Meet with the badging coordinator<\/strong>
The micro-credential & badging coordinator will contact you to schedule a meeting. You\u2019ll discuss your proposal, identify the appropriate badge type, and review the next steps.<\/li>
Complete required approval forms<\/strong>
Once the badge type is confirmed, you\u2019ll receive the relevant approval forms based on your audience (students, faculty, or staff). Fill these out and submit them for review.<\/li>
Approval process<\/strong>
Your request will be reviewed by the appropriate committee or department (e.g., Curriculum & Programs Committee, Faculty Development, or HR Staff Development). You\u2019ll be notified once it\u2019s approved.<\/li>
Submit the official badge development form<\/strong>
After receiving approval, complete the final badge development form. This form captures essential details like badge criteria, learning outcomes, and graphic elements.<\/li>
Badge creation<\/strong>
The badging coordinator will build your badge in Suitable,<\/strong> ensure it meets branding guidelines, and prepare it for launch.<\/li>
Training and launch<\/strong>
Once your badge is live in Suitable,<\/strong> you\u2019ll receive training on how to award credit and track progress within the platform.<\/li><\/ol>
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Interested in learning more or ready to develop a badge?<\/strong><\/p>
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Request a discovery meeting below! Discovery meetings can support faculty and staff who would like to determine what kind of micro-credential meets the needs of their program (competency, achievement, and participation), learn more about the approval processes for micro-credentials at ACC, and discuss the process for publishing a micro-credential in Suitable once your micro-credential is approved.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Core competencies<\/h3>\n
All badge-related activities are connected to at least one competency area, including:<\/p>\n
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Career and Professional Development<\/li>\n
Communication<\/li>\n
Critical Thinking<\/li>\n
Creative Thinking<\/li>\n
Digital Fluency<\/li>\n
Ethics<\/li>\n
Global and Civic Responsibility<\/li>\n
Leadership<\/li>\n
Networking<\/li>\n
Personal Development and Well-Being<\/li>\n
Problem Solving<\/li>\n
Professionalism and Work Ethic<\/li>\n
Sustainability<\/li>\n
Teamwork and Collaboration<\/li>\n
Technology and Information Literacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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