Badges are digital credentials that students can earn to showcase their skills. You earn Badges by completing the appropriate Badge Exam. These exams can be created by any Learning Community and distributed internally or on the App Marketplace.

Badges have a number of benefits. They provide clear goals for students looking to customize their educational pathway, they give employers an easy way to find appropriately trained and educated people, and they give schools a way to motivate students so they're less likely to drop out.

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