UMBC Transitions Digital Badges to Accredible

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:56:30 -0400
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UMBC is transitioning its digital credentialing platform from Parchment Digital Badges (formerly Canvas Credentials/Badgr) to Accredible. This move supports continued growth in microcredentials while expanding how learners can access, share, and build on their achievements over time.

While the platform is changing, the impact for most users should be minimal. Existing badges remain valid, and the overall experience of earning and sharing credentials will feel familiar.

What’s New

With Accredible, UMBC is introducing several enhancements for both microcredential earners and program leads:

Improved analytics to better understand engagement and outcomes

Expanded sharing and messaging tools to help learners promote their achievements

A unified digital wallet where all UMBC credentials can live in one place

Support for long-term credential curation, aligned with emerging Learning and Employment Record practices

These updates position UMBC to better connect learning with career pathways and support learners beyond a single course or experience.

For Current Badge Earners

If you earned a UMBC digital badge within the past year, you should have received an email from Accredible notifying you that your badge(s) have been re-issued on the new platform.

A few important notes:

Your original badge on the previous platform is still intact

This is the same microcredential, now available in Accredible

You may receive multiple emails if you earned more than one badge

All future UMBC badges will be issued through Accredible

The transition is designed to consolidate your credentials into a single, more flexible platform while preserving everything you’ve already earned.

Accessing Your Credentials

You can view and manage your digital badges at: digitalbadges.umbc.edu

For guidance on using and sharing your credentials, visit Accredible Support. Our UMBC FAQs will be updated soon.

Questions

For questions or support, please contact the Digital Credential Innovation Team by submitting an RT ticket.