What is a digital credential?
A digital credential is a secure, web-based proof of your completion of a UNITAR course or programme. It allows you to share your achievements, verify your learning, and showcase your skills in a professional and verifiable way.
Why Digital Credentials?
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Digital credentials offer several benefits:
- Share your accomplishments – Display your certificate or badge on LinkedIn, your resume, professional networks, email, or personal website.
- Verify your credentials – Employers, colleagues, or other institutions can instantly verify your achievement online.
- Showcase your expertise – Each credential contains details about the course content, learning outcomes, and skills acquired.
Accessing Your Digital Credential
After successfully completing a UNITAR course, you will receive an email notification with a link to your digital credential. From there, you can view, download, or share your credential.
How to Share Your Credential
Your digital credential can be shared in multiple ways:
- Via a unique link – Share directly with employers, colleagues, or educational institutions.
- As a PDF – Download and attach it to your email, resume, or portfolio.
- On social networks – Easily share on LinkedIn or other platforms.
Adding Your Credential to LinkedIn
To add your UNITAR credential to LinkedIn:
- Open your credential link.
- Click “Add to LinkedIn”.
- Fill in the following fields:
- Name: As shown on your credentials
- Issuing organization: United Nations Institute for Training and Research
- Issue date: Month and year of completion
- Credential URL: Your unique digital credential link
- Click Save – Your achievement is now visible on your LinkedIn profile.
Printing Your Credential
For those who prefer a hard copy, your digital credential can be downloaded as a PDF and printed. UNITAR encourages this sustainable approach to reduce paper usage.
Verifying Your Credential
Each digital credential is uniquely linked to verified data and implemented on blockchain technology, ensuring authenticity and security. You or any third party can verify a credential in real-time online.