Certification Preparation And Badges

Udemy’s certification preparation feature can help you find content relating to third-party certification exams, which is a great way to showcase skills development and career advancement.

This article outlines how to access and use the certification preparation feature on the Udemy Business mobile app to help prepare for your exam.

• Using a browser? Learn how to access certification preparation on Udemy Business. 
• Completed your certification? Learn how to upload or download your badge on the Udemy Business mobile app. 

Table of contents

• How to access certification preparation on the Udemy Business
• How to view certifications on the Udemy Business mobile app
• How to view certification courses and learning paths on the Udemy Business mobile app
• Set a due date for your certification on the Udemy Business mobile app
• Completed your certification?

How to access certification preparation on the Udemy Business 

If you’re using the Udemy Business mobile app, you can access the Certification preparation page by following the steps below.

Please note: To access this feature, please ensure that you are the using latest version of the Udemy Business mobile app.

1. After logging in to the Udemy Business mobile app, tap the Search icon at the bottom of your screen.

2. In the Explore badges section, tap Certification preparation.

You can also access the Certification preparation feature by tapping the applicable section on the Featured screen.

How to view certifications on the Udemy Business mobile app

Under the Explore tab, you can browse all available certifications. You can also use the search and filter options to help find the one that best aligns with your current role and career objectives.

Click on any certification to access the certification page, where you can view a detailed description and other information about the third-party certificate.

Once you have identified a certificate you are interested in, tap the Interest icon. The certification will then be added to your interests on your My Learning page.

Once you have selected a certification, the notification located under the badge can effectively guide you through navigating the certification process on the mobile app.

How to view certification courses and learning paths on the Udemy Business mobile app

Under the Explore tab, you can find all related courses and learning paths designed to help you prepare for your certification. 

To view the full list of courses or learning paths, click See All in each respective category. You can also use the search and filter options to help look for the best course or learning path for you.

Please note: Udemy paths, or learning paths created by Udemy, are only available to Udemy Business Pro learners.  

Once you begin courses or learning paths related to the certification, they will be available under the Progress tab.

Set a due date for your certification on the Udemy Business mobile app

Setting a due date can help you stay organized and focused during your certification preparation.

On your certification page, tap on the Due date icon. Then, follow the instructions to add your due date.

You can update the due date at any time by clicking on Edit.  

Completed your certification?

Once you have completed your certification, learn how to upload or download your certification badge on Udemy Business.

When you’ve completed your certification exam on a third-party site, you can import your certification badge to showcase your achievement on Udemy Business. This article explains how to upload and view your certification badge from the Udemy Business mobile app.

• Preparing for a certification? Learn about certification preparation on the Udemy Business mobile app.  
• Using a browser? Learn how to upload a badge on Udemy Business.

How to upload a certification badge on the Udemy Business mobile app

1. On your certification page, tap on the Import icon.

2. Follow the instructions on your screen to upload the image of your Open Badge from the original badge issuer. 

Please note: Screenshots of badges cannot be used in place of an Open Badge.  If your badge meets the Open Badge standard, you will be able to import the badge. Otherwise, an error message will appear.

3. After uploading your badge, you will have the opportunity to validate the information. When ready, click Validate and Upload. 

4. Upon successful import, you will see a Verified status below your badge, which can be viewed by the account administrators for visibility of your achievement. 

How to view your badges and certification paths on the Udemy Business mobile app

To view all of your badges and certification paths, tap the My Learning at the bottom of your screen. Then, tap See all certifications and badges.

• Missing a badge? Learn why a badge may have been removed.

This article explains how to download an earned badge from your Udemy Business  account, after it has been imported to your Udemy Business account.

You may wish to download the badges so you can access them outside your Udemy Business account or import your badges onto another platform. 

• Learn how to upload a badge on Udemy Business.

Please note: 

• Downloading badges is only available to Udemy Business Enterprise and Pro plan users. 
• Udemy Business supports the Open Badge standard only. 
  • Open Badges are digital versions of a credential, certification or learning outcome which can be verified in real-time, online.
  • Since the badge image follows the Open Badges standards, the badge image file will include the information about the learner’s achievement and the issuing organization.  
  • Learn more about Open Badges (English only). 

How to download a badge from your Udemy Business account

1. After logging in to your Udemy Business account, click on My Learning at the top right of your screen.  

2. On your My Learning page, click on the Certifications tab.

3. Click on the top right corner of the badge you wish to download. From the badge details page, select Download badge. 

4. Select Download from the Download Badge modal and the image of the badge will be downloaded in the Open Badge format.

Please note: The badge will remain in your Udemy Business account after it’s downloaded, and will only be removed if the remove badge action is completed. If you need to remove a badge, move your cursor to the ellipses at the top right of the badge and select Remove badge from the dropdown menu. 

This article explains how to import a certification badge to your Udemy Business account. When you’ve completed your certification exam on a third-party site, you will be able to upload your badge to Udemy to validate your achievement and celebrate your success with your organization. 

• Using a mobile device? Learn how to upload a badge on the Udemy Business mobile app.
• Learn how to download a badge on Udemy Business.

Please note: Udemy Business supports the Open Badge standard only. 

• Open Badges are web-enabled versions of a credential, certification or learning outcome which can be verified in real-time, online.
• Learn more about Open Badges (English only). 

Table of contents

• Benefits of uploading a certification badge
• How to import a badge to your Udemy Business account
• Badge display after successful import
• What happens to my badges if my Udemy Business account is  deactivated or deleted?

Benefits of uploading a certification badge

Open Badges provide your employer and peers with evidence of skills acquired that are verifiable to you. Once imported, the badge data will be shared with the administrators and group administrators of the account so that your organization can be made aware of your newly acquired skills, to support your career development.

In the future, if you are looking to get recertified you will be able to reference back to the badge and also see what learning you took on Udemy Business to earn the achievement.

Please note: For customers in Austria, Germany or Switzerland learner badge data will be hidden from admins and group admins.

How to import a badge to your Udemy Business account

1. After logging in to your Udemy Business account, scroll to the profile icon and click My Learning. 

2. On your My Learning page, click on the Certifications tab.

3. Click on Import new badge, and follow the instructions to upload your Open Badge that you received from the original badge issuer.  You can use either the image or link option to upload the badge. 

Please note: 

• Screenshots of the badge cannot be used in place of an Open Badge.
• If you’re using the link option to upload the badge, please be sure to enter your assertion URL so the badge can be validated. This is the URL that is used to validate the badge assertion, which includes information about the badge issuer and badge holder. If you're having difficulties obtaining the assertion URL, please contact the Open Badge issuer for assistance.

4. After you have uploaded your badge, you will have the opportunity to validate the information. When ready, click Validate and Upload. 

Please note: If your badge does not meet the Open Badge standard, you will be unable to import the badge and will see an error message. Screenshots cannot be used in place of an Open Badge.

Badge display after successful import

After import, your badges will appear under My learning, and can be viewed by the administrators of the account for visibility. 

Sharing your badge achievements with your organization

We believe that social learning is essential to building and maintaining a learning culture. Social sharing leverages the expertise and recommendations of colleagues - ones who are on the same team or those who share similar learning interests.

On successful import of a badge, employees can easily share their achievements in their Microsoft Teams, Slack or Workspace channels, as well as in their groups. Sharing via social channels encourages continuous learning within your organization, effectively extending the influence of L&D teams and managers to help them build a learning culture.

You can access the sharing options by navigating to the applicable badge on My learning, or selecting the badge and clicking “Share your success”.

Please note: It is at the discretion of your organization’s administrators whether or not learners can share their badge achievements via social media platforms.

What happens to my badges if my Udemy Business account is deactivated or deleted?

If your account is deactivated, your badge data will remain on the account, in case you are granted access again to the platform in the future.

If your account is deleted or anonymized, then all your account's personal information, including your badging data, will be permanently removed in compliance with data privacy regulations.

Admins: Reviewing a specific learners’ certification badge achievements

Learn how admins and group admins can view their learners’ certification badge achievements.

Getting a certification from a trusted third-party provider is a great way to demonstrate your expertise, learn new technologies and advance your career. Accordingly, Udemy has created a certification preparation feature, which helps you easily find content relating to third-party certification exams. This article outlines how you can review and select a certificate preparation experience that meets your learning needs. 

• Using a mobile device? Learn how to access certification preparation on the Udemy Business mobile app.

How to access the Certification Preparation page on a browser

Learners can access the certification page on a browser by following the steps below:

1. Navigate to the home page of your Udemy Business account. 

2. Move your cursor to Explore at the top left of the page and select Certification preparation.

Accessing the Certification preparation screen on the mobile app

If you’re using the Udemy Business mobile app, you can access the Certification preparation screen by following the steps below. Please be sure you’re using the latest version of the app so that you can access the certification preparation feature.

1. Tap the Search icon at the bottom of your screen.

2. In the Explore badges section, tap Certification preparation.

You can also access the Certification preparation feature by tapping the applicable section on the Featured screen.

Reviewing certification preparation experiences

See how the certification preparation experience on Udemy can help you:

• Choose the right certification that best aligns with your current role and career goals: explore learning content on Udemy to help you prepare for your certification exams.

• Study and prepare: Once you've selected a certification to prepare towards, you'll need to study and prepare for the exam. Udemy provides a range of courses to support your study and offers a variety of resources to help you prepare, including practice exams and documentation, as part of our courses.
• Stay organized: Keep track of what you have studied in My learning, see what you still need to cover, and what you have mastered. This helps you focus your efforts on the most relevant content. 
• Stay motivated: Set learning events to help you stay motivated towards your learning goal. Remember why you are taking the certification and stay motivated by setting goals and rewarding yourself for your progress.
• Stay organized: Keep track of what certifications you are working towards in My certification preparation. To focus your efforts on relevant content, select your certification and go to Learning in progress. Here, you can see what you have mastered and what you still need to cover. 
• Demonstrate success: Once you’ve passed your exam and earned a badge, you can import or upload your badge to showcase your success (Learn how).

Remember, getting a certification is a valuable investment in your career, but it requires time and effort to prepare and maintain your certification. Good luck!

Please note: Learners will need to complete their certification exam through the official exam provider across these certifications. Udemy does not provide the certification exam, but rather, focuses on curating the highest quality courses to help your users prepare for and successfully pass their exams.

Will badges be added or removed and how will this impact my current learning?

At Udemy Business, we're dedicated to providing our customers with access to the highest quality certification-related content most relevant for workplace learning. As such, we are always updating the collection to make sure our courses and content are up-to-date and relevant. Therefore, there may be times when a badge is no longer available on the certification landing page. In this case, if the content is still available on Udemy Business, the learner can see this under My learning.

This could be due to:

• The applicable courses are retired and therefore, they are no longer available in a Udemy Business account. As a result, we can no longer support the related certification preparation experience.
• Badges may also be removed from the certification preparation experience, as part of quality checks for supporting content. In this case, courses will still be available for learners within My learning. 
• New certification preparation experiences becoming available through new topics and courses curated into the Udemy Business catalog.

Managing your badges via Udemy Business

After completing a certification exam from a third party provider, you will now be able to import or upload an Open Badge to Udemy Business in order to validate your achievement and celebrate your success with your manager and organization. (Learn how).