Request Canvas Credentials Access

Quick Links: | Prerequisites | Step-by-Step Instructions

Canvas Credentials is a digital badging solution that allows educators to issue credentials to students online. It offers features like credential stacking, analytics tracking, and gamification to recognize student achievements and make implementing a full-scale badging program more easily. Available only for Professional and Continuing Education.

Prerequisites

Before requesting access, you should:

• Be affiliated with a Chico State program or department.

• Have a plan for how and why you will issue digital badges.

• Be prepared to purchase additional licenses for your area if not part of the PCE.

Step-by-Step Instructions

To request access to issue badges through Canvas Credentials, do the following:

• Open a request with Learning Technology Services and provide the following information.

  • Department/Organization you are representing

  • Badge Purpose

  • Target Audience

  • Badge Types (e.g., participation, skill-based, course completion)

  • Estimated badges to be issued per academic year

  • Whether your badge program requires Canvas LMS integration.

  • Whether you have a badge design or need assistance designing one (PCE Badge Examples)

Still need help? Reach out to Technology & Learning Program for further assistance.