How to add a digital badge to LinkedIn and your résumé

A digital badge is a credential you show with a link. Add it to LinkedIn as a certification, and list it on your résumé as one line with a verification link, so anyone can check it right away.

Key takeaways

First, copy the badge link with the Share button on the badge page
On LinkedIn, add the name, issuing organization, issue date, and link under Licenses & certifications
On your résumé, write the badge name, issuer, and date on one line, then add the verification link

Start by copying the badge link

Opening a digital badge link shows the badge name, the issuer, and the criteria. So whether it’s LinkedIn or a résumé, the link is what matters.

For badges you received through Certi, tap the Share button on the badge page to copy the link.

Add it to LinkedIn as a certification

Add a Licenses & certifications entry to your LinkedIn profile and a form opens. Here’s what goes in each field.

Field	What to enter
Name	The badge name, exactly as shown. e.g. AICT Creative Convergence Project
Issuing organization	Pick the issuer from the list. e.g. SK hynix
Issue date	The issue date shown on the badge page
Credential URL	Paste the badge link you copied

Picking the issuer from the list shows its logo on your profile. With the Credential URL filled in, anyone viewing your profile can click through to the badge page and check it.

List it on one line of your résumé

In the certifications or education section of your résumé, write the badge name, issuer, and issue date on one line, then add the verification link.

A résumé listing SK hynix's AICT Creative Convergence Project with a badge link, and the Certi badge page that opens from it

If you send your résumé as a PDF, make the link clickable. Job sites that have a field for certifications or links work the same way.

If you’re the issuer

When you send badges, include a short note on adding them to LinkedIn and résumés. Recipients will know right away where to use them. See how to create a digital badge to send badges to a whole group at once.

Frequently asked questions

Can anyone open a badge link?

Yes. Anyone with the link can see the badge name, the issuer, and the criteria.

Can I share a badge as a LinkedIn post too?

Yes. Posting the badge image with its link is a great way to share the news. To keep it on your profile, add it under Licenses & certifications as well.