Celebrate your achievements with digital credentials
Continuing Studies at UVic is excited to introduce digital credentials—available through Accredible. Digital credentials are a fantastic way to showcase your achievements online quickly and easily, while establishing credibility.
What is a digital credential?
A digital credential is an electronic version of a traditional paper credential. It is a secure, verifiable and shareable credential that recognizes your achievements and skills.
Why is authenticity important?
Digital credentials are important for authenticity because they are tamper-proof and easily verifiable. This ensures that your achievements are recognized and trusted by employers, peers and educational institutions.
How do digital credentials benefit learners?
Digital credentials provide a credible way to showcase your skills and accomplishments as a graduate. They can be easily shared on professional networks like LinkedIn, enhancing visibility and further developing your career opportunities.
Why are we issuing digital credentials?
Continuing Studies is issuing digital credentials to provide learners with a modern, secure and convenient way to celebrate and share their achievements. By partnering with Accredible, we ensure that your credentials are recognized and valued globally.
Who will receive digital credentials?
All students enrolled in micro-credential programs will automatically be opted-in to receiving a digital credential through Accredible. Students in non-micro-credential programs—including diplomas, certificates and professional specialization certificates—will not receive digital credentials, and will continue to receive their hard copy parchments through UVic convocation ceremonies.
How to opt-out
To opt-out of receiving a digital credential through Accredible, please email uvcsreg@uvic.ca.
The benefits
- Recognition. Celebrate your accomplishment! You've earned it through your dedication and hard work.
- Opportunity. Sharing your digital credential can open doors to new career opportunities. Employers and peers alike recognize the value of continuous learning and skill enhancement.
- Networking. Use your digital credential to connect with like-minded professionals and industry leaders on platforms like LinkedIn. It's a fantastic way to expand your professional network.
How to use
- Celebrate and share: With an average of 1.5 million visits a month, LinkedIn is the place to show off your skills. Post your digital credential on your LinkedIn Newsfeed. This not only amplifies your achievement, but also connects your expertise with Continuing Studies.
- Update your profile: Add your new digital credential to your LinkedIn profile. This enhances your portfolio, making you more visible and appealing to potential employers or recruiters scouting for talents in your field.
- Bookmark your digital credentials: You have access to a digital wallet where you can keep a detailed record of your awards—bookmark this page for ease of access. They are a testament to your expertise and dedication, valuable for current or future job opportunities.
Protection of privacy
All personal information is collected by the University of Victoria’s (UVic) Division of Continuing Studies under the authority of Section 26(c) of the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c.165. After a student successfully completes any Continuing Studies program that leads to a digital credential, the student’s name, email address and the program name will be shared with Accredible. Learn more about Accredible’s privacy policy.
If you have questions or concerns about the handling of this information, please email uvcsreg@uvic.ca.