# Claim your Google Cybersecurity Certificate badge!

Learners who complete all eight courses of the Google Cybersecurity Certificate are eligible to earn a digital badge from Credly and Google. A badge is a visual representation of a verified credential that you’ve earned. In this case, your credential is the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. You can share your badge on platforms like LinkedIn® to draw the attention of potential employers.

Details are in the FAQ below. For other questions, including issues with your certificate, please reach out to [Coursera Learner Services<svg aria-labelledby="cds-react-aria-293-title" class="css-1lzqdox" fill="none" focusable="false" height="16" id="bkmrk-" role="img" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"></svg>](https://learner.coursera.help/hc/en-us)

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## About badges

### **What are Credly and Acclaim?** 

- [Acclaim<svg aria-labelledby="cds-react-aria-294-title" class="css-1lzqdox" fill="none" focusable="false" height="16" id="bkmrk--1" role="img" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"></svg>](https://info.credly.com/acclaim)

is a badging platform that’s part of [Credly<svg aria-labelledby="cds-react-aria-295-title" class="css-1lzqdox" fill="none" focusable="false" height="16" id="bkmrk--2" role="img" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"></svg>](https://info.credly.com/)

- , a leading digital credential service provider. Acclaim provides badges so that you can easily share your achievements to online destinations like LinkedIn®, and employers can instantly verify your skills.

## About the Google badge

### **How do I claim my badge for completing the Google Cybersecurity Certificate?**

- When you complete the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, **you will receive an email from Credly** (admin@credly.com) with instructions about claiming your badge and setting up your account.
- Claim your badge on Credly’s Acclaim platform using the email address linked to your Coursera account. You’ll need to opt in to share your information and receive your badge
- Please allow at least one week from your date of completion for the system to update. Remember to check your spam folder.

### **I completed the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. What should I do if I have not received an email invite to claim my badge?**

- If you’ve waited a week since you completed the certificate and haven’t received an email, please submit a request through the [Credly Help Center<svg aria-labelledby="cds-react-aria-296-title" class="css-1lzqdox" fill="none" focusable="false" height="16" id="bkmrk--3" role="img" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"></svg>](https://support.youracclaim.com/hc/en-us)

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### **How do I add my badges to my LinkedIn® profile?**

Follow the steps in this [Credly article<svg aria-labelledby="cds-react-aria-297-title" class="css-1lzqdox" fill="none" focusable="false" height="16" id="bkmrk--4" role="img" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"></svg>](https://support.credly.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021221491-How-can-I-add-my-badge-to-my-LinkedIn-profile-and-share-to-my-feed-)

<u> </u>to add your badge to your LinkedIn® profile. You can also check out this [YouTube video<svg aria-labelledby="cds-react-aria-298-title" class="css-1lzqdox" fill="none" focusable="false" height="16" id="bkmrk--5" role="img" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"></svg>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I19hmgYmsI4).