Digital credentials, also referred to as digital badges, are electronic representations of a certification or credential, traditionally acknowledged with a paper certificate. Digital credentials are awarded to individuals as proof the certificant has been conferred a SPēD certification or credential.

You will receive a digital badge within 48 duty hours after successfully passing and being conferred a SPēD certification. Your digital credentials will be provided through Credly's platform.

Accepting Your Digital Badge

After successfully passing and being conferred a SPēD certification you will receive an email from Credly giving you access to your newly earned digital badge. Click the Accept button below the badge icon and you will be redirected to the Credly login  page.

Log in or create your Credly account to claim your digital badge. Once you claim your digital badge, you will have the option to make it viewable to the public or keep it private.

Sharing Your Digital Badge

Once you have accepted and claimed your digital badge, you will be redirected to the Share Badge screen. From here you can share your digital badge from Credly to your social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc.) and via email. You can also download the badge visual, download a free printable version of your badge, and embed your digital badge on a personal website.

Printing Your Digital Badge

Note: As of June 1, 2020, the SPēD Certification PMO no longer mails certificates and lapel pins.

You have the option to purchase a printed copy of your SPēD certification certificate through American Registry, a third-party vendor. To print your certificate complete the following steps:

1. Log in to your Credly  account.
2. After you receive a digital badge on the Credly platform, click the Recommendation's link on your digital badge metadata page.
3. You will be redirected to the American Registry login page. From this page, select which digital badge you would like to purchase a printed certificate for.
4. After your first visit to the American Registry website, you will be given a unique URL to directly order future earned badges. All future earned badges can be ordered using this unique URL or following the above steps again.

Free Printing Option

1. Log in to your Credly  account.
2. After you receive and accept a digital badge on the Credly platform, you will be redirected to the “Share Badge” page. From here, you will have the option to share your badge directly from the Credly platform to various social media platforms and print your SPēD certification certificate for free.
3. On the Share Badge page you will see the print icon located on the far right. Clicking the print icon will allow you to download and print your SPēD certification certificate.
4. You may also select the SPēD certification digital credential that you earned and then select the Share button to view your sharing and printing options.