Credentials

Continuing education programs can lead to different credentials, depending on the length and nature of the learning.

Credential	Hours	Description
Digital Badge	< 100	A form of recognition for a structured learning experience. Badges are digital icons with embedded information about when, where, and how they were earned. This information, known as metadata, includes the name of the issuer, the date issued, and the criteria for earning the badge. Badges provide a visual record of achievement and can be combined with a portfolio to allow users to demonstrate their learning in ways other than traditional credit course work. UCalgary Continuing Education requires a learning experience of more than one course for digital badge recognition.
Certificate of Completion	< 100	Credential received from a program that is less than 100 hours. Certificate of Recognition/Attendance/Completion are considered equivalent. This credential may be physical or electronic.
Professional Certificate	100 – 249	Credential received from an institutionally recognized professional and continuing education program between 100-249 hours. This credential was approved by the UCalgary General Faculties Council through the Non-Credit Credentials Framework. This credential is a physical parchment you will receive in the mail.
Professional Diploma	250 +	Credential received from an institutionally recognized professional and continuing education program more than 250 hours. This credential was approved by the UCalgary General Faculties Council through the Non-Credit Credentials Framework. This credential is a physical parchment you will receive in the mail.