BadgeClaimed vs Credly: how CertiProf digital badges compare
BadgeClaimed is the digital credential platform CertiProf now uses to issue its certification badges. Like Credly, it issues verifiable badges based on the Open Badges standard, so your badge can be checked by anyone, shared on LinkedIn and taken with you to other platforms, including Credly.
Your certification stays the same
CertiProf issues its digital badges through BadgeClaimed. The exam, the certification and its value are unchanged. Only the platform that delivers your badge is different, and there is nothing you need to do.
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Same certification
Your CertiProf certification has the same requirements, validity and recognition as before.
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An email from BadgeClaimed
When you pass, you get an email from BadgeClaimed with a link to claim your badge.
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Verifiable anywhere
Every badge has a public verification link, and any certification can be checked at verify.certiprof.com.
Transparency note: BadgeClaimed is built by the CertiProf team. Credly is an independent platform used by many issuers. This page describes Credly only with facts from Credly's own public pages, linked below.
BadgeClaimed and Credly side by side
Both platforms follow the same idea: a digital badge is a signed, verifiable record of what you achieved, not just an image. Here is how the main features line up.
| Feature | BadgeClaimed[6] | Credly | Result |
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| Badge standard | Open Badges 3.0 by 1EdTech, aligned with W3C Verifiable Credentials. | Badges based on the Open Badges standard. Accepts uploads of Open Badges 2.0 and 3.0 badges.[3][4] | Equivalent |
| Public verification | Each badge has a public URL that checks the issuer's signature and the badge's status in real time. | Badges can be verified in real time by employers and peers.[3] | Equivalent |
| One click adds the badge to Licenses & Certifications or shares it as a post. | Share badges on LinkedIn and other social networks.[3] | Equivalent | |
| Personal portfolio | Each earner gets a portfolio that collects all their badges. | Each earner gets a Credly profile with a Badge Wallet.[1] | Equivalent |
| Digital wallets | Export the badge to a compatible digital wallet or download it as a verifiable file. | Add badges to a mobile wallet from a mobile browser.[3] | Equivalent |
| Badges from other issuers | Badges are Open Badges 3.0 files, the format other compliant platforms read. | Earners can upload Open Badges 2.0 or 3.0 badges from other platforms to their profile.[1] | Equivalent |
Credly information from Credly's public help center and website, checked on November 2, 2026. Features can change; see the sources at the end of this page.
One open standard, many platforms
Open Badges is an open standard by 1EdTech. Platforms that follow it can read and verify each other's badges, which is why the platform that issues your badge matters less than the standard behind it.[5]
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The data travels with the badge
Each badge records who issued it, what it certifies and when, in a format compatible with W3C Verifiable Credentials.
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It is signed by the issuer
A digital signature lets anyone confirm the badge is authentic and has not been changed since it was issued.
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It is yours to take anywhere
Badges can move to compatible wallets and platforms, so they are not locked to the platform that issued them.
How to claim, verify and share your badge
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Pass your exam
Your CertiProf certification is issued as a digital badge through BadgeClaimed.
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Open the BadgeClaimed email
You receive an email with a link to claim your badge. Check spam if you don't see it.
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Claim your badge
Follow the link and the badge is added to your personal portfolio.
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Share and verify
Add it to LinkedIn, your CV or a digital wallet. Anyone can check it from its public link.
Add your BadgeClaimed badge to your Credly profile
Credly lets earners upload badges from other platforms that meet the Open Badges 2.0 or 3.0 standard. CertiProf badges on BadgeClaimed use Open Badges 3.0, so you can keep all your badges in one Credly profile.[1]
- The email on your badge must also be on your Credly account, confirmed. Credly recommends it in lowercase letters.
- Credly accepts the badge file in .png, .svg or .json format.
- Imported badges appear in an Other section of your Credly profile and may show as unverified until Credly confirms the issuer.[1][2]
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Download your badge from BadgeClaimed
Open your badge and download it as a verifiable file. Credly accepts .png, .svg or .json.
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Check the email address
The email on the badge must also be on your Credly account. If it differs, add and confirm it in Credly settings.
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Upload it in Credly
In your Credly Profile, go to Badge Wallet, open the Other tab, select Upload Other Badges, then Upload credential.
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Review and add
Check the preview and select Add Badge. The badge appears in the Other section of your profile.
Questions about BadgeClaimed and Credly
What is BadgeClaimed?
BadgeClaimed is the digital credential platform CertiProf uses to issue its certification badges. It is built by the CertiProf team on the Open Badges 3.0 standard by 1EdTech and W3C Verifiable Credentials, so every badge carries a digital signature and a public verification link.
Is a BadgeClaimed badge equivalent to a Credly badge?
Yes, in what matters to you and to employers. Both platforms issue badges based on the Open Badges standard, both offer public verification, and both let you share your badge on LinkedIn. Your CertiProf certification is the same; only the platform that delivers the badge is different.
Can I import my BadgeClaimed badge into Credly?
Yes. Credly lets earners add badges from other platforms if they meet the Open Badges 2.0 or 3.0 standard, and CertiProf badges on BadgeClaimed use Open Badges 3.0. Download your badge, make sure its email address is also on your Credly account, then in your Credly Profile go to Badge Wallet, Other, Upload Other Badges and Upload credential. Credly shows imported badges in an Other section and may mark them unverified until the issuer is confirmed. Follow Credly's official guide: How to Add an Outside Badge to Your Credly Profile.
Do I need to do anything because CertiProf uses BadgeClaimed?
No. When you pass a CertiProf exam, BadgeClaimed emails you a link to claim your badge. Claim it, then share it on LinkedIn or add it to your CV. Your certification can also be checked at verify.certiprof.com.
What happens to the CertiProf badges I received on Credly?
Badges issued earlier through Credly are hosted and controlled by Credly, not by CertiProf. They stay in your Credly account, and questions about access to them go to Credly's help center. Your CertiProf certification itself can still be checked at verify.certiprof.com.
How do employers verify a BadgeClaimed badge?
Every BadgeClaimed badge has a public verification URL. When someone opens it, the page checks the issuer's digital signature and the badge's current status, and shows whether the badge is valid, unaltered and issued by CertiProf. No account is needed to verify.
Can I add my BadgeClaimed badge to LinkedIn?
Yes. From your badge page you can add the certification to the Licenses & Certifications section of your LinkedIn profile in one click, or share it as a post.
Why are Open Badges portable between platforms?
Open Badges 3.0 is an open standard by 1EdTech. Each badge is a digitally signed file that carries who issued it, what it certifies and when, in a format compatible with W3C Verifiable Credentials. Any platform or wallet that supports the standard can read and verify it, so the badge is not locked to the platform that issued it.
I can't find my BadgeClaimed email. What should I do?
Search your inbox, spam and promotions folders for an email from BadgeClaimed, using the address you used for the exam. If you still can't find it, contact CertiProf support with your full name, that email address and the certification name.
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Sources
Checked on November 2, 2026.
- 1.Credly Help Center: How to Add an Outside Badge to Your Credly Profile (updated March 1, 2026)
- 2.Credly Help Center: FAQs for Imported Badges (January 27, 2025)
- 3.Credly: Badge earner support
- 4.Credly blog: Credly Now Supports Open Badge 3.0 (October 16, 2024)
- 5.1EdTech: Open Badges standard
- 6.BadgeClaimed: platform features
