Why does Google Cloud Skills Boost use Credly?
Google Cloud Skills Boost uses Credly as its digital badge provider so you can easily showcase your Google Cloud skills. With Credly, you can manage all your Google Cloud certifications and skill badges in one place.
What are the benefits of claiming my Google Cloud Skills Boost badges on Credly?
Here are some benefits of claiming your badges on Credly:
- Showcase your skills: Share your achievements on LinkedIn, social media, and other platforms.
- Verify your achievement: The digital format provides secure verification.
- Explore new opportunities: Discover job openings and career insights related to your skills.
- Unlock exclusive benefits: Access special offers and learning pathways.
Is there a fee to use Credly?
No, claiming and managing your Google Cloud Skills Boost badges on Credly is free.
Is all Skills Boost content eligible for a Credly badge?
No, only Skill Badge content and certain learning paths are eligible. This is because Credly badges verify your ability to demonstrate specific skills, which is assessed through Skill Badge content.
How do I earn a Credly badge?
- Complete an eligible course or learning path.
- Opt in to allow Google Cloud to share your badge information with Credly.
- Create a Credly account.
How do I know if content is eligible for a Credly badge?
You'll see a button to accept the badge on Credly after completing eligible content.
Can I claim a Credly badge for past completed content?
Yes, if you completed eligible content before, go to your profile's badges section and accept your Credly badges.
Is creating a Credly account mandatory?
Yes, you need a Credly account to manage your badges. You can learn more in this short tutorial.
What should I do after creating a Credly account?
- Ensure your Credly account uses the same email as your Google Cloud Skills Boost account. If not, add your Skills Boost email as an alternate email in your Credly settings.
- Auto-accept Google Cloud badges by going to Settings > Organization > Auto Accept and selecting Google Cloud.
What if my Credly badge isn't showing after completing an eligible course?
Here are some troubleshooting steps:
- Confirm you've allowed Google Cloud to share your data with Credly after the course.
- Check that pop-ups are not blocked and look for a new tab directing you to Credly.
- Check your spam folder for an email from Credly asking you to accept the badge.
- Ensure your badge is offered on Credly: https://www.credly.com/organizations/google-cloud
- Make sure your Credly and Skills Boost accounts use the same email. If not, add your Skills Boost email as an alternate email on Credly.
- Retrigger badge claims by toggling the Credly sharing setting in your Skills Boost account settings.
- If you claimed a badge before April 6, 2024, and have a
@gmail.comemail with a period, add your email without the period as an alternate email on Credly.
Can I opt out of Credly badges?
Yes, deselect the Credly integration in your Cloud Skills Boost settings to stop sharing badge information with Credly.
Who can I contact for help with Credly?
Visit the Credly Help Center for assistance.