Achievements (Badges) in Suitable
Badges, achievements, and micro-credentials are terms often used interchangeably. At ACC, there is a differentiation that is important to note.
Micro-credentials are awards based on a certified mastery of competencies through short-term learning experiences. These can be represented in a number of ways – certificate, on a transcript, in Workday, or as a digital badge.
Achievements and Badges are used interchangeably in Suitable. These are defined as the graphic representations of a competency, achievement, or event-based micro-credential.
Example: Digital Fluency & Innovations ‘Web Analytics’ Micro-credential Achievement represented by its Digital Badge.
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