As a credential holder, you’ve earned a distinction that reflects your knowledge, skill, and commitment to high standards in your profession. Just as important as earning that credential is how you share it with employers, colleagues, and the public in general.
Today, credential holders have more options than ever to showcase their achievements. While printed certificates have traditionally been the norm, digital tools now offer more flexible and professional ways to present your credentials. Understanding how to use these tools correctly ensures your accomplishments are communicated clearly and credibly.
Digital Certificates: Convenient and Reliable
Digital certificates available through your Certemy account provide a convenient way to access and share your credential at any time. Stored in your digital wallet, they eliminate the need to request or maintain a physical copy and allow you to quickly download your certificate when needed.
Compared to printed certificates, digital copies are easily accessible whenever you need them; simple to share for job applications, credentialing files, or professional records, and consistent and professional in appearance.
Digital Badges: Built for Visibility
ABRET digital badges issued through Credly are specifically designed for online sharing. They provide a dynamic way to showcase your credential across digital platforms, such as LinkedIn, email signatures, and professional profiles.
When shared properly, badges provide viewers with additional context about your credential, helping them better understand your accomplishment. This makes them especially effective for increasing professional visibility and highlighting your expertise.
A Key Point: How You Share Your Digital Badge Matters
To get the full value of your digital badge, it’s important to share it correctly. A common mistake is posting a screenshot or image of the badge. While it may look accurate, it removes the supporting information behind it and limits its validity.
Instead, you should share your badge using the official link provided through Credly and embed it directly into your email signature line, LinkedIn profile, or digital portfolio. This ensures your credential is presented with complete information, which allows others to view the details behind your credential.
The ABRET Website: Role of Primary Source Verification
While digital certificates and badges are valuable tools for sharing your accomplishments, the most authoritative way to verify a credential remains the credential verification tool on the ABRET website. This tool is supported by exam meta-data, ensuring that employers and stakeholders can confirm credentials in real time.
Using the Right Tool for the Right Purpose
Each format serves a distinct purpose:
- Digital certificates (via Certemy): Best for documentation, recordkeeping, and formal submissions
- Digital badges (via Credly): Best for online sharing and professional visibility
- Credential verification tool (on the ABRET website): The primary source for official verification
A Modern Approach to Displaying your Credentials
Small steps in how you present your credential can make a meaningful difference in how it is recognized and understood. By presenting your credential thoughtfully, you help to reinforce its value and support the integrity of the neurodiagnostic profession.
New Certificate Design Coming Soon!
An updated ABRET certificate design is coming in 2027, bringing a fresh, modern look to showcase your achievement!
