Digital Badges for Students
Instructional Technology and Training (ITT) is currently offering two digital badges to students: Communication and Collaboration Proficient and Data Analysis Proficient to assist students in meeting technology goals.
Why Do I Need a Badge?
Earning a digital badge is a representation of your accomplishment or skill in a specific area. Showcase your badge on LinkedIn or your resume to strengthen your job search or share with your friends on other social media.
Communication and Collaboration Badge
Earning a Communication and Collaboration badge indicates the following competencies:
- Ability to create interactive webpages and videos using Adobe Creative Cloud Express (formerly Adobe Spark).
- Ability to communicate via Zoom video conferencing for online meetings, presentations, and collaboration.
- Proficiency in creating PowerPoint presentations that communicate with impact.
How to Get Started
1. SIGN UP
Go to the signup form and select the track, "Communication and Collaboration".
2. Attend
Register and attend 5 classes from the list below.
Adobe Express Web Page for Presentations
Adobe Express Short Video for Projects
Google Docs Basics
Google Sheets Basics
Google Slides Basics
Google Slides Intermediate
Zoom Best Practices
Word Table of Contents
Collaboration with Google Drive
Slack User Essentials
3. COMPLETE
Your instructor will enroll you in Canvas where you will complete 3 assignments.
Data Analysis Badge
Students participating in this track acquire the technology skills in quantitative analysis, from simple data entry to the development of interactive data visualizations, that will provide hidden insights for better decision-making in a variety of industries.
Earning a Data Analysis badge indicates the following competencies:
- Proficiency in Excel as demonstrated by knowing how to input and manage data entered into worksheets; the creation of formulas and functions; and the ability to format worksheets appropriately for reporting needs.
- Ability to create and conduct research analysis using Qualtrics through the creation of online surveys and reports for a particular target audience.
- Create and present your own Tableau dashboards that will help with the presentation of Key Performance Indicators to your audience in a more efficient and professional manner.
How to get started
1. SIGN UP
Go to the signup form and select the track, "Data Analysis Proficient".
2. ATTEND
Register and attend 5 classes from the list below.
Excel Basics
Excel Intermediate
Excel Advanced
Qualtrics
Tableau Basics
Tableau Intermediate
Tableau Advanced
3. COMPLETE
Your instructor will enroll you in Canvas where you will complete 3 assignments.
Sign Up Now
Click here to visit the signup form page and learn more about the additional technology classes for students.