What is a Professional Skills for Academic Success Badge
Earners of this badge have participated in the Graduate Greatness series, where they have strengthened their understanding of core areas essential to all professionals. Earners became familiar with skills such as task prioritization, effective time and project management, efficient communication with stakeholders, and impactful presentation delivery. They have also explored the research lifecycle and learned to leverage professional networks for career advancement.
How do I earn my Badge?
You earn your Badge by completing the following steps:
- You need to self-register for the Graduate Greatness: Professional Skills for Academic Success Canvas course using self-enrollment instructions.
- Complete 7 modules by watching videos and answering quiz questions. This course follows a lock-step structure. To move to the next module, you must first complete the current one.
- You need to submit a required student acknowledgment in Canvas by June 20, 2025.
What is a Digital Badge?
A digital badge issued by Northeastern University is a visual micro-credential that shows that you have engaged in skill development at a specified level. When you click on the image of a digital badge, you can see when it was issued, the skills covered, and the earning criteria. This transparency is what creates the badge’s credibility in the marketplace, and shows people who see your digital resume, website or LinkedIn profile concrete examples of your skill development.
How Can I Share My Digital Badge?
We make it easy for you to share your badge on your social media or incorporate them in your professional branding tools like a resume or website. This is a great way to communicate your skills and competencies with employers, colleagues, and professional networks.
The following sharing avenues are available through our badging partners:
- Via email
- Embed it in a website
- Place the badge on an electronic resume
Frequently Asked Questions
I can’t progress to the next module.
Please watch the entire video and answer the quiz questions. Only after you complete this step will another module open.
When will I receive the Badge?
We will start the process of badging after June 20, 2025.
What is the process of receiving the Badge?
You will receive an automated email from Digital Badging with a link to your digital badge. Please note that because it is an automated notification, it may be filtered as your junk mail. You can also log in at https://northeastern.badgr.com/ to view and share your badge. Additional resources can be found here.