Earlier this year, we launched the first step toward bringing Canvas Catalog and Canvas Credentials closer together. That initial release, Bringing Badges and Pathways to the Forefront of the Learning Experience, sparked immediate enthusiasm. Institutions recognized its value in helping learners connect the dots between recognition and opportunity.
As one early adopter put it, "Displaying badges and pathways directly in Catalog transformed how learners plan their journeys. It immediately clarified what comes next."
That excitement confirmed the need for tighter alignment. Connecting credentials to real learning pathways helps learners act on their goals and gives institutions a new way to turn learner success into a recruitment advantage.
This kind of clarity transforms recognition into action. It turns every badge into an opportunity to attract and enroll learners, right when their motivation is highest.
Today, we are building on that momentum with the next phase of the integration. This update links public badge pages in Canvas Credentials directly to the Canvas Catalog listings where those badges can be earned. It strengthens the connection between success and opportunity and makes the Canvas ecosystem even more learner-focused.
Now picture this: a learner sees a badge shared on LinkedIn or forwarded in an email. They click it. Instead of just viewing badge details, they now see exactly which Canvas Catalog course they can take to earn it. One click later, they are exploring the course listing and deciding to enroll.
What’s New?
When learners view a public badge page in Canvas Credentials, they will now see a new section called "Canvas Listings." This section displays the individual Canvas Catalog courses where the badge can be earned. Each course card includes details such as the title, image, and start date, and is fully clickable, taking learners straight to the Catalog listing page to explore and enroll.
Why It Matters
Badges are not just recognition of what has been achieved. They are also signals of opportunity. Now, learners can go from discovery to action without friction.
For learners:
- They can immediately see which courses will help them earn a badge.
- They can take the next step by enrolling right from the badge page.
For institutions:
- This update transforms passive credentials into active recruitment tools.
- It supports visibility of your offerings at exactly the right moment: when interest is high.
- It turns the badge into a gateway for course enrollment, driving higher traffic and conversion.
A Stronger Learning Ecosystem
This update brings Catalog and Credentials closer together, making the Canvas ecosystem more powerful and learner-focused. Catalog continues to be your public storefront for learning opportunities. Credentials validates what learners achieve. Now, they work together to guide learners from interest to action.
If your institution already uses both Canvas Credentials and Canvas Catalog, this integration is ready for you. Link your badge-eligible courses today and start turning recognition into real enrollment.
