Thank you for visiting our UAB Career Center Canvas Course digital badging/credentials FAQ page. You may have received a digital badge/credential notification upon completing one of our canvas course modules and /or pathways.
These digital badges/credentials are issued by the UAB Career Center within Canvas. Because you are automatically enrolled in our course, you are automatically subscribed to earn these badges. You may need to sign into your Canvas account and select “Credentials” (located in Canvas left-handed menu) to access any badges you have been awarded. A complete list of the current modules and credentials is listed below.
UAB Career Center Canvas Course | Module Badges
Beta
“Beta” is a term to describe specific, insider information about a hike. In most cases, this information is given by someone who has completed the hike. Good “beta” or information is also given by talking with local residents or message boards. This badge is awarded at the completion of the Networking Module.
Explorer
UAB Career Center defines an “Explorer” as a hiker who is exploring “trails” to determine a career path. This badge is awarded at the completion of the Self & Career Exploration module.
Guide
The term “Guide” is a shortened term for “Trail Guide” which is a person or more commonly, a resource with useful information to plan a hike. This badge is awarded at the completion of the Interview Skills module.
Hiker
UAB Career Center defines a “Hiker” as a UAB student who is engaged in the UAB Career Center Canvas Course. This badge is awarded at the completion of the Introduction to the Career Center module.
Journey
UAB Career Center defines “Journey” as the experience of learning various strategies in the job search process. This badge is awarded at the completion of the Career Launch module.
Scout
UAB Career Center defines “Scout” as a person with specific knowledge and/or skills of a topic or area who may lead others. This badge is awarded at the completion of the Career Planning and Gaining Experience module.
Summit
The term “Summit” is generally referred to as the highest peak or point of a mountain. This badge is awarded for the completion of the Professional Brand module
Trailblazer
A trailblazer is a term to define someone who makes a new track through a wild country. Trailblazers mark their trail with “blazes” or small notches in trees. This badge is awarded at the completion of the Resume Building module.
UAB Career Center Canvas Course | Pathway Badges
Hike Your Own Hike (HYOH)
Awarded at the completion of any six modules.
Thru-Hiker
The term “Thru-Hiker” is given to a person in the process of hiking a trail from end-to-end. This badge is awarded upon the completion of the eight original Career Center Canvas Course modules: Introduction to the Career Center, Self & Career Exploration, Career Planning and Gaining Experience, Resume Building, Interview Skills Career Launch, Networking, and Professional Brand.
Triple Crown
Like the definition of a “Thru-Hiker”, which is the term given to someone in the process of completing a “thru-hike.” The term “Triple Crown” is the crowning achievement of hiking the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails. This badge is awarded at the completion of the Resume, Interview, and one other module.
You can use these digital badges to promote your module completion on professional/career social media platforms, such as LinkedIn or Handshake. Potential employers who visit your LinkedIn or Handshake profile can learn about your achievements in the UAB Career Center Canvas Course.
Visit the BADGR/Canvas Credential FAQ page to learn more about your digital badges/credentials and your options on how to use them.