Earn and Share Credentials

Earn Credentials

Why should I earn Civics Credentials?

Demonstrate your commitment to civic engagement and our democratic republic! Earn and share digital credentials that showcase your skills and that are recognized by employers, colleges, community groups, and your network. Model a path that others can follow.

Strengthen democracy by inspiring others.
Enhance your civic skills and engagement.
Build your professional and academic profile.

How to earn badges

You can receive digital badges from a wide range of trusted nonprofits, schools, and civic organizations that recognize your contributions to strengthening democracy.

You can earn individual badges by building and applying civic skills across five core pillars: Civic Learning, Bridging Divides, Elections and Governance, Trusted Information, and Volunteering and Service.

You can also follow pathways that let you achieve special milestone credentials.

To start earning badges, begin your civic journey here.

Share Your Badges

Ways to share your badges

Once you earn a badge, it’s easy to share it where it matters most to you:

LinkedIn: Highlight your credentials on your professional profile.

Social media: Share badges to celebrate your achievements and motivate others.

Email signatures: Add badges to your email footer to highlight your accomplishments and visibly support civic values in your communications.

Resumes and school applications: Demonstrate your learning achievements, civic responsibility, and skills.

Websites: Embed your digital badges directly on your personal website or blog.

How to share your badges

Sharing your badges is simple!

When you earn a badge, you'll receive an email with a secure link and badge image that you can share across platforms.

You can also download a PDF version of your badge that can be shared as an email attachment and printed for display on your wall.