A fascinating new method of displaying your CompTIA credentials on your résumé, online profiles, and other platforms is through digital badges. Your CompTIA digital badge can be shared in a variety of ways, including via email, website embedding, social networking platforms, your CompTIA+ email signature, and more. This technique of skill sharing is currently being used by over 2 million CompTIA IT professionals. To learn everything about CompTIA digital badges, continue reading.
What Is a Digital Badge?
According to CompTIA, digital badges are another way for you to communicate and validate your CompTIA certification achievements. A digital badge consists of a picture and metadata that are personally linked to you. Together, they create a compelling digital showcase of your certification achievements. When you click on your digital badge, you will have immediate access to validated information that highlights your knowledge and skills.
A CompTIA digital badge can be used to:
- Showcase your skillsets and certifications to your professional network.
- Enable employers to quickly validate your skills.
- Share your digital badges on any online platform, including social media, resumes, email signatures, online portfolios, websites, and more.
- Search for new job opportunities and compare salaries related to your certifications.
- Receive personalized certification recommendations based on your earned credentials.
- Receive certifications and special offers on additional training from CompTIA.
A CompTIA digital badge looks like this:
How to Claim Your Digital Badge?
When you earn your CompTIA certification, you will receive a CompTIA A+ certified email signature line, letting you know that you can claim your digital badge on Credly’s Acclaim website. Claiming your digital badge is easy and quick when you follow these steps:
- Click the link that you receive via email.
- Create an account on the Acclaim website and confirm your email address.
- Claim your digital badge.
- Start sharing.
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Am I Eligible for a CompTIA Digital Badge?
CompTIA digital badges are available for active CompTIA certifications and stackable certifications that have not been retired. These include both Continuing Education (CE) and Good-for-Life (GFL) certifications.
Individual CompTIA Certifications Eligible for Digital Badges
CompTIA Core Skills Certifications
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)
- CompTIA A+ (GFL)
- CompTIA A+ CE
- CompTIA Network+ (GFL)
- CompTIA Network+ CE
- CompTIA Security+ (GFL)
- CompTIA Security+ CE
CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CE
- CompTIA PenTest+ CE
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
CompTIA Infrastructure Career Pathway
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA Linux+ pbLPI
- CompTIA Server+
- CompTIA Cloud+ CE
CompTIA Additional Professional Certifications
- CompTIA Project+
- CompTIA Cloud Essentials
- CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) ct
- CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) vt
CompTIA Stackable Certifications Eligible for Digital Badges
Stackable certifications consist of numerous, related CompTIA certifications you’ve earned.
CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway
- CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS)
- CompTIA A+ CE
- CompTIA Network+ CE
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional (CSCP)
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- CompTIA Cloud+ CE
- CompTIA Security Analytics Professional (CSAP)
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CE
- CompTIA Network Security Professional (CNSP)
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CE
- CompTIA PenTest+ CE
- CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional (CNVP)
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- CompTIA PenTest+ CE
- CompTIA Security Analytics Expert (CSAE)
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CE
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
- CompTIA Infrastructure Security Expert (CSIE)
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CE
- CompTIA PenTest+ CE
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
CompTIA Infrastructure Career Pathway
- CompTIA IT Operations Specialist (CIOS)
- CompTIA A+ CE
- CompTIA Network+ CE
- CompTIA Systems Support Specialist (CSSS)
- CompTIA A+ CE
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA Cloud Admin Professional (CCAP)
- CompTIA Network+ CE
- CompTIA Cloud+ CE
- CompTIA Network Infrastructure Professional (CNIP)
- CompTIA Network+ CE
- CompTIA Server+
- CompTIA Linux Network Professional (CLNP)
- CompTIA Network+ CE
- CompTIA Linux+
CompTIA Certifications Not Eligible for Digital Badges
CompTIA certifications that have been retired or removed from the market are not eligible for a digital badge. However, if you hold one of these certifications, it may still be considered Good for Life (GFL), even though it is not eligible for a digital badge.
- CompTIA Certified Document Imaging Architect (CDIA+)
- CompTIA Convergence+
- CompTIA Convergence Technologies Professional (CTP+)
- CompTIA Digital Home Technology Integrator (DHTI+)
- CompTIA e-Biz+
- CompTIA Green IT Specialist
- CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician
- CompTIA Home Technology Integrator (HTI+)
- CompTIA i-Net+
- CompTIA Instructor+
- CompTIA IT for Sales Specialist
- CompTIA Mobile App Security+ (Android)
- CompTIA Mobile App Security+ (iOS)
- CompTIA Mobility+
- CompTIA Mobility+ CE
- CompTIA Printing and Document Imaging (PDI+)
- CompTIA Radio Frequency Identification (RFID+)
- CompTIA Storage+ Powered by SNIA
- CompTIA Storage+ Powered by SNIA CE
- CompTIA Strata — Network Technology Engineer
- CompTIA Strata — PC Functionality
- CompTIA Strata — PC Hardware Technology Engineer
- CompTIA Strata — PC Operating System Engineer
- CompTIA Strata — PC Technology
- All and any certifications created under the Examplify umbrella
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FAQs
What is a digital badge?
A CompTIA digital badge is a digital representation of the CompTIA certification you have earned. It provides a convenient way to display and share your certification, allowing for real-time online verification.
What are the benefits of the CompTIA digital badge?
A CompTIA digital badge provides peers and employers with a description of the certification, as well as a list of the criteria and skills required to earn the credential. Additionally, CompTIA digital badges are managed through Credly’s Acclaim platform, which offers labor market insights based on your skills and enables you to search and apply for related job opportunities.
How will I know if I have earned a CompTIA digital badge?
Shortly after passing the certification exam, you will receive an email notification with instructions for claiming your digital badge and creating your account.
How can I access my CompTIA digital badge?
You can access the digital badge platform at any time by clicking on the ‘Digital Badges’ link in your CompTIA certification record.
Can I keep my CompTIA digital badge private?
Yes, you can easily configure your privacy settings in the digital badge platform to keep your badge private. You will have complete control over your information.
Do CompTIA digital badges incur any fees?
No, digital badges are included as part of your CompTIA certification benefits.
What prevents others from copying and using my CompTIA digital badge?
Your CompTIA digital badge contains uniquely embedded data that is verified in real-time. Attempts to copy and modify someone else’s digital badge would be unsuccessful, as the badge continually corrects itself against the certification record. Digital badges are more reliable and secure than paper-based certifications.
Where and how can I share my CompTIA digital badge?
You can share your CompTIA digital badge on social media platforms (such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter), via email, embedded in a website, in your email signature, and more. To get started, simply click the ‘Digital Badges’ link in your CompTIA certification record.
What happens to my CompTIA digital badge when my certification expires?
CompTIA CE certifications have a three-year expiration date from the date earned and must be renewed before the expiration date. When CompTIA CE certifications are not maintained through the Continuing Education Program and expire, the digital badge will be flagged as ‘expired.’
What are labor market insights, and how can I access them?
After receiving your digital badge, you can access labor market insights by going to the details page and clicking on “Related Jobs” or the skill tags assigned to your badge. This will provide you with access to labor market data taken directly from active job postings. Based on your skills, you can discover which firms are hiring, suitable positions, income ranges, and more. You can also look up current job openings and apply for them with just a few clicks.
Conclusion
Everything you need to know about the CompTIA A+ email signature is provided in this article. We hope you will benefit from it in enhancing your resume, enabling you to convince potential employers of your qualifications and secure a good job with competitive compensation.
Don’t forget to use our free CompTIA A+ practice tests to become familiar with the format and questions of the real exam, so you can ace it on your first attempt.