1. Go to the Badge Backpack site  (backpack.openbadges.org). Click Go to Sign Up Page.

2. Enter your information to set up an account.

3. You will need to check your email to verify your account.  Now it's time to start earning badges! At this point, you will have successfully set up your Badge Backpack.

1.  Go to openbadges.me

2.  In order to create badges, you will need to set up an organizational account and confirm your email address.

3.  Click on Preparing Badges>Badge Issuer, then on +Create Issuer.  Set up a Badge Issuer by entering information on your organization or school.

4.  Click on Preparing Badges>Graphics Library, then on +Create Graphic.  Then choose Build Graphic.  Give the graphic a name and a description.

4.  Start by choosing a shape and color.  Add inner shapes, icons, banners and text to customize your badge.

5.  After designing your badge, click Save Graphic. Then visit the graphics library and choose to publish the graphic.

6. Click on Preparing Badges>Managing Badges, then on +Create badge.  Select your graphic and then enter your badge details, criteria, and attributes.  Click Publish to publish your badge.

Congratulations!  You have designed your first badge!

1.  Go to Credly.com

2.  Set up an account or link one of your social profiles to Credly.

3.  Once in your account, click the Created tab, then on +New Badge

5. Upload a badge design you have previously created---or use their built-in badge designer to create a new badge.

6. Set the criteria for the badge, including Badge Claim Options, Badge Description and Badge Criteria. 

7.  Award the badge.  Enter the name and email address of the badge earner.  Testimonials and evidence (including links, documents, audio, images, or video) can be included.

You have successfully awarded a badge!