We recognise the achievements of professionals from over 150 countries
As we pass the 100,000 Digital Badges milestone, we reflect on our vision and journey
As the vibrant APMG learning community celebrates the milestone of 100,000 APMG digital badges, we can reflect on the journey so far, and the challenges overcome.
Back in 2017 as a truly global, UKAS accredited awarding body, we recognised how important digital credentials would become to individuals, teams and organisations around the world. We could see how e-recruitment and digital transformation were shaping the way working people would find and secure new employment opportunities.
Our vision of delivering instantly recognisable, secure, and easily-accessible credentials, began to take shape.
In 2018, APMG led the way by launching the celebrated, round APMG icon – which became sought-after as a secure, dynamic representation of a candidate's achievement, linking directly to their credential. The badges can be shared online (on digital CV's, social media platforms and emails), displaying a qualified status.
From paper to digital
Initially, we witnessed some scepticism to adopt this new approach with some candidates preferring to stick with paper certificates, traditionally issued as proof of qualification.
Growing in popularity, digital badges have now been embraced by a huge percentage of candidates, who make them their first choice as a portable, accessible and secure way to share their professional qualifications. Sadly in parallel, it has become easier for unscrupulous individuals to fake physical certificates. In response to this, APMG now offers more secure, digital certificates linked directly to an authentication database. These can still be printed and shared, but deliver a whole new level of proof of the authenticity of a person's credentials.
Hundreds of thousands of engagements on social media
As thousands of successful candidates have embraced the digital offerings, the percentage of those sharing on social media has risen dramatically.
Nevertheless, we appreciate not everyone wants to share their achievement online, and continue to offer options to download and print certificates.
For those who have updated their online cv and shared their badge, hundreds of thousands of likes and engagements have taken place across social media including What’s App, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Looking just at LinkedIn, contacts love to celebrate with accredited trainers, training-providers, peers, connections (and connections of connections) joining in to celebrate their good news. Some shared badges have resulted in more than 200 responses celebrating a person's newfound achievement.
Meet some of our brilliant candidates who have shared their studying and exam success stories
APMG proudly showcases the success of real candidates who take the time to share their learning and exam experiences - The image below features just some of the recently qualified learning community who have written about their journey to help others' decide for themselves if these certifications are right for them. Find all articles HERE
Share your success on social media
If you have passed an exam with APMG since 2018, make sure you claim your digital badge and certificate and #shareyoursuccess in 3 easy steps - more information is available HERE
