NICET is pursuing technology that will allow certification holders to represent their NICET certification electronically. The certification industry calls it digital badging. The digital badges will eventually replace the approval letters, certificates and wallet cards NICET issues for initial certification, upgrades and recertification.
This new technology allows certification holders additional ways to display and publicize the credentials they hold. This includes email signatures, websites, social media and more. The badges are linked to real time information about the certifications and the rigor of the requirements to attain them. Plus, certification holders can print a hardcopy certificate any time they need one.
Since built-in security features reduces the chances of false claims of certification, stakeholders (employers, contract specifiers, government officials, etc.) will have a more reliable capability to verify that an individual possesses the NICET certifications as claimed.
We are excited about the possibilities and believe the potential for qualified individuals to better showcase their accomplishments is promising. We also believe that increased exposure of NICET Certification holders in a consistent verifiable electronic format will improve the recognition of the certification programs. As we move forward additional information will be available on our website and will be communicated via mail and email.