Digital Badge Information

Your DEX Digital Badge

What is a digital badge?

When you pass a DEX certification, you receive a digital badge. It is a high-resolution image (JPEG) that proves your credential is real.

Every DEX certification includes a digital badge at no extra cost. You do not pay anything extra to receive it.

What does the badge show?

Your badge shows two things: your band name and your industry.

For example, a badge might read "Specialist Healthcare" or "Team Leader Marketing." This tells anyone who sees it exactly what you were assessed for.

The badge also includes your certification number. This number is unique to you. It links directly to the DEX verification system.

How to use your badge on LinkedIn

You can add your DEX credential to your LinkedIn profile. DEX provides a LinkedIn credential badge that links straight to verification.

Here is how to add it:

  • Go to your LinkedIn profile.
  • Click "Add profile section."
  • Select "Licenses & certifications."
  • Enter the credential name. Use your band name and industry. For example: "Specialist Healthcare" or "Lead Expert Education."
  • Enter "DEX" as the issuing organization.
  • Add your credential ID number.
  • Add the verification link provided with your badge.

When someone views your profile, they can click the link. It takes them to the DEX verification page. They can confirm your credential is valid.

Using your badge on other profiles

You can also use your digital badge on:

  • Your email signature
  • Your personal website
  • Your online portfolio
  • Job applications
  • Professional directories

Place the badge image where others can see it. Include your credential ID so anyone can verify it.

How verification works

DEX uses a simple, private verification system.

A verifier needs your credential ID to check your credential. You give them this ID. They enter it on the DEX verification page.

The system confirms:

  • Your band name and industry
  • Your certification status (active or expired)
  • Your certification date

That is all the system shows. It does not show scores, personal contact details, or assessment history.

There is no name search. No one can search for your name to find your credential. You control who verifies you by choosing who receives your credential ID. This protects your privacy.

Why this matters

Your badge works even when you are not there to explain it. A hiring manager can verify your credential in seconds. They do not need to call you. They do not need to log in or pay a fee.

The badge shows a clear, simple signal. It tells the reader what scope of work you were assessed for. It links to proof that the credential is real and current.

Badge details at a glance

What you get Detail
Digital badge High-resolution JPEG image
LinkedIn credential badge Links to verification
Certification number Unique ID for verification
Verification link Direct link to the DEX verification page
Cost Included with every certification
Validity 24 months from your pass date

Keeping your badge current

Your DEX certification is valid for 24 months. After that, you renew by retaking the assessment. When you renew, your badge stays current. The verification system updates to show your new dates.

A current badge tells employers and clients that your readiness has been assessed recently. It is not a record of something you did years ago. It reflects where you are now.
Digital Badge

Your DEX Digital Badge is a Verifiable Credential

The badge shows the certification level earned and the date it was issued. Anyone can verify it by entering the credential ID at the public registry.

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What Is a DEX Digital Badge?

A DEX digital badge is a verifiable digital credential. It is issued after a candidate passes the DEX assessment at the relevant certification level.

Anyone can verify a DEX badge by visiting the public registry and entering the credential ID. The credential ID is provided by the holder. No account is required to complete verification.

DEX badges are issued through a secure credentialing platform. The platform connects directly to the DEX registry. Organisations use the platform to view and confirm credential records.

What the Badge Shows

Each DEX digital badge contains verified information from the DEX registry.

Name

The full legal name of the credential holder, as recorded in the DEX registry at the time of certification.

Certification Level

The certification level earned by the holder: DEX-A, DEX-P, DEX-M, or DEX-PF. The level reflects the scope of responsibility assessed.

Date

The date the credential was issued and the date it expires. The badge does not show assessment scores, contact information, or any personal details beyond what is listed here.

Where to Share Your Badge

The DEX digital badge can be displayed across professional profiles and documents.

LinkedIn

Add the DEX credential to the Licences and Certifications section of a LinkedIn profile. Enter the credential ID as the licence number. The link allows anyone to verify the credential directly.

Email Signature

Add the badge image and a link to the credential ID in an email signature. Verification is available to anyone who receives the email.

Personal or Professional Website

Embed the badge image on a personal or professional website. Link the image to the public registry so visitors can verify the credential.

Digital Resume or CV

Include the badge image or credential ID in a digital resume or CV. Link the credential ID to the verification page for direct access.

Social Media

Share the badge image on professional social media. Include the credential ID in the post so that viewers can verify the credential.

How Employers Verify a Badge

Verification takes seconds and requires no account or registration.

Step 1: Ask the credential holder for their credential ID.

Step 2: Enter the credential ID at the public registry. The registry shows the holder's name, certification level, issue date, and current status. Status is shown as Active, Expired, Suspended, or Revoked.

Step 3: Verification is complete. No account is required. No registration is needed.

The registry confirms that the credential was issued by DEX and reflects its current status. The result is available immediately.

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How the Badge Is Secured

Each badge is tied to a unique record in the DEX registry.

Unique Metadata

Each badge contains unique metadata linked to the credential holder's record in the DEX registry. The metadata identifies the holder, the certification level, and the issue date.

Live Verification

The badge links to the live DEX registry. Status reflects the current state of the credential: Active, Expired, Suspended, or Revoked. The link updates in real time.

Tamper Resistance

The badge metadata cannot be altered after issuance. Any modification to the badge breaks the verification link and flags the credential as invalid.

Platform Integrity

The credentialing platform is maintained by DEX. The DEX registry is the authoritative source of credential status. No third party can alter a credential record.

How to Claim a Badge

Badges are issued automatically after a successful assessment.

Step 1: Pass the DEX assessment at the relevant certification level.

Step 2: A digital badge is issued automatically upon successful completion of the assessment.

Step 3: Accept the badge through the link sent to the registered email address. The link connects to the credentialing platform.

If the badge invitation is not received within 48 hours of assessment completion, contact support@askfordex.ca.

Badge Renewal

DEX certifications are valid for 12 months. The digital badge updates automatically when the certification is renewed.

If a certification is not renewed before it expires, the badge status changes to Expired. Completing a renewal assessment restores Active status to the credential.

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Enter a credential ID to confirm a DEX certification. Verification is open and free for employers, recruiters, and anyone checking a candidate’s credentials.

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