Certification Preparation And Badges

This article explains how to download an earned badge from your Udemy account, after it has been imported to your Udemy account.

You may wish to download the badges so you can access them outside your Udemy account or import your badges onto another platform. 

• Learn how to upload a badge on Udemy.

Please note: 

• Udemy supports the Open Badge v2 standard only. 
  • Open Badges are digital versions of a credential, certification, or learning outcome, which can be verified in real-time, online.
  • Since the badge image follows the Open Badges standards, the badge image file will include information about the learner’s achievement and the issuing organization.  
  • Learn more about Open Badges (English only). 

How to download a badge from your Udemy account

1. After logging in to your Udemy account, click on My learning at the top right of your screen.  

2. On your My learning page, click on the Certifications tab. 

3. Click on the top right corner of the badge you wish to download. From the dropdown menu, select Download badge. 

4. Select Download and the image of the badge, along with the embedded metadata, will be downloaded in the Open Badge format.

Please note: The badge will remain in your Udemy account after it’s downloaded, and will only be removed if the remove badge action is completed. If you need to remove a badge, move your cursor to the ellipses at the top right of the badge and select Remove badge from the dropdown menu. 

This article explains how to import a certification badge to your Udemy account. When you’ve completed your certification exam on a third-party site, you will be able to upload your badge to Udemy to validate your achievement. 

• Learn how to download a badge on Udemy.

Please note: Udemy supports the Open Badge v2 standard only. 

• Open Badges are web-enabled versions of a credential, certification, or learning outcome which can be verified in real-time, online.
• Learn more about Open Badges (English only). 

Table of contents

• Benefits of uploading a certification badge
• How to import a badge to your Udemy account
• How to review your badge details after import
• Personal Plan: Accessing the certification preparation page
• What happens to my badges if my Udemy account is deactivated or deleted?

Benefits of uploading a certification badge

Certification badges provide verifiable proof of the skills you’ve acquired. Uploading your badge into your Udemy account is seamless and allows you to easily access your badges and their specific details at any time (see below for more information). 

How to import a badge to your Udemy account

1. After logging in to your Udemy account, click My learning in the top right. 

2. On your My learning page, click on the Certifications tab.3. Click on Import new badge, and follow the instructions to upload the Open Badge that you received from the original badge issuer.  

You can use either the badge image or link option to upload the badge. 

Please note: 

• Screenshots of the badge cannot be used in place of an Open Badge.
• If you’re using the link option to upload the badge, please be sure to enter your assertion URL so the badge can be validated. This is the URL that is used to validate the badge assertion, which includes information about the badge issuer and badge holder. If you're having difficulties obtaining the assertion URL, please contact the badge issuer for assistance.

4. After you have uploaded your badge, you will be able to validate the information. When ready, click Validate and upload. 

Please note: If your badge does not meet the Open Badge v2 standard, you will be unable to import the badge and will see an error message. Screenshots cannot be used in place of an Open Badge.

Badge display after successful import  How to review your badge details after import

After import, your badges will appear in the My badges section of the Certifications tab. 

By clicking on a badge, you will be able to review when you were issued the badge, the badge details, as well as the earning criteria.

Personal Plan: Accessing the certification preparation page 

Personal Plan subscribers can quickly access information regarding the certification preparation path they took to earn the badge, by selecting “View certification preparation” from the drop-down menu.

Learn more about Udemy’s certification preparation feature.

 What happens to my badges if my Udemy account is closed and deleted?

Once your account is closed, then all your account's personal information, including your badging data, will be permanently deleted. Review important information regarding account closures. 

If you’re planning to close your Udemy account, you can download your badge from your account before you submit your account closure request.

If your Udemy account has been closed and the badging data associated with your account has been deleted, please contact the third-party provider/site for the badge regarding access to it.