Teaser: Our Instructure Success Model forms the center of everything you hope to accomplish through teaching and learning. In this post, we’ll discuss how planning communication around launching a Credentials program can ensure that members of your o...

Our Instructure Success Model forms the center of everything you hope to accomplish through teaching and learning. In this post, we’ll discuss a key component of this model: defining your vision. We’ll also talk about how to turn that vision into act...

Maybe you’ve heard of our Instructure Success Model — it’s been part of our Instructure Success Toolkit for years! Even if you’re not launching a new product, the Success Model is a great touchstone to evaluating how your plans are working for you. I...

Learn more about why a pilot program for your credentials program might help you narrow your focus and head off potential sticking points.

Canvas Credentials offers a flexible approach to issuing digital badges, emphasizing the importance of establishing clear issuer criteria for the program's success. Institutions have options for defining issuers that affect control over badge design,...

Issuers, Pathways, and Badges in Canvas Credentials can be kept private or displayed on an Organization's public page. Learn more about how to control this and how to adjust privacy for each aspect of your credentialing program.

Discover how institutions plan and map the journey for learners, ensuring a clear roadmap to success. This blog unveils the best practices for creating robust learning pathways, from defining issuers to mapping competencies and embracing third-party ...

Canvas Credentials has many unique features that make managing and awarding badges seamless. The following outlines how these features can be utilized within the Canvas LMS and the Canvas Credentials platform. Click to read more and view the video he...

Are you awarding digital badges? Do you want an efficient process for organizing badge information and data? Look no further! This post will illuminate the 'why' behind metadata and provide a template for mapping out pertinent information associated ...

Unlock the power of resilience: Explore how institutions can fortify themselves against change through strategic upskilling and reskilling to meet the demands in the workforce. Discover the keys to adaptability, empower the workforce, and build a fut...

As you roll out your Credentials program, having a clear understanding of who will manage your organization and issuers is crucial. Read on to learn more about the different roles available in a Canvas Credentials organization!

Canvas Credentials allow learners to easily demonstrate, track, and share their competencies, no matter where or when they attained a badge! Through the Comprehensive Learner Record, learners have the agency to share their entire record of skills, co...

Governance is essential to an institution's credentialing journey. This post provides key suggestions for developing a governance policy.

Embark on a journey through Canvas Credentials' exceptional Pathway tool, where empowerment meets intricacy in program and curriculum design.  Discover the magic of three distinct badge categories—Completion, Required, and Milestone—that seamlessly ...

Designing a badge can be one of the most exciting and most challenging parts of launching a credentials program. Read more to learn about your badge design must-haves!

Ready to launch your credentials program but still need help getting your badge and certificate designs ready? With Instructure's new Ready Made Credentials Suite, you can get started even sooner!

Dive into the Data: Uncover the Power of Canvas Credentials! ✨ Explore our latest blog post to demystify the world of reports and analytics, and empower your educational journey with valuable insights. 

Does your institution need assistance understanding the differences between organizations and issuers in Canvas Credentials? We elaborate on these variances on the second day of our 12-day credentials series to aid institutions with their credentials...

Are you leveraging Canvas Credentials to its full potential? Dive into our blog post comparing the free and paid versions! From basic badge creation to advanced customization and comprehensive analytics, discover the key differences.

Welcome to the final newsletter of 2023!  As we head into the holiday season, we wanted to take a moment to thank each of you for all of your hard work this year! Looking ahead to 2023, our objective is to enhance communication at Instructure by intr...

Over the next 12 days, our Learning Services team will give daily tips and resources to help institutions understand how to create, implement, and manage a credentialing program

Faculty are exploring ways to incorporate micro-credentials into their courses. Because the world of credentialing is still so new, getting started can be challenging.  This guide provides faculty with best practices and considerations for creating a...

The year is flying by! In this newsletter, check out two new blogs from our community space, browse the recently added podcasts, and explore the release notes. If you would like to be featured or if you have suggestions for what you’d like to see in ...

Many Institutions are seeking ways to break into the credentialing space. In addition to conversations about how credentials can be used in the traditional academic space, institutions seek creative and innovative credentialing programs. Regardless o...

October is upon us! In this newsletter, we highlight our latest Canvas Credentials Webinar with the University of Texas at Austin, review our LinkedIn capabilities, and share the newest InstructureCast episode.  If you would like to be featured or if...

Instructure Strategic Services Team has created a checklist to help institutions assess their progress in implementing a Credentials Program. The checklist is based on the Instructure Success Model and covers various areas such as vision, planning, e...

We want to help you spread the word about all the awesome things you are doing at your institution - especially your credentialing program!  When badge earners share their badges to their Linkedin profile, let’s get YOUR institution's logo, colors, a...

September is in full swing! We hope that your institution had a great fall start. In this newsletter, we wanted to share our InstructureCon presentations, introduce you to a new team member, and keep you up to date on the latest product release!  If ...

Another month has flown by and August is upon us. In this newsletter, we discuss the multifunctional uses of badges, highlight the credentialing effort at Florida Gulf Coast University, and introduce you to our two newest team members! If you have su...

Hello, Canvas Credentials users! July has arrived! We are in the middle of a hot summer here in North America! In this newsletter, we highlight badges on pathways, CanvasCasters, InstructureCon, and the Instructure Community Pages. If you have sugge...