The integration allows you to issue Digital Badges to your learners, providing them with a tangible and convenient method of showcasing their skills and achievements. Learners can share badges through a secure digital link, allowing them to gain a competitive edge in the job market.
In addition to providing Digital Badges, Learning Vault also offers QVAULT Credentials, a verifiable and sharable AQF-compliant Digital Credential. Digital Badges & QVAULT Credentials will be automatically populated by aXcelerate data, stored within the Learning Vault digital Backpack, and shared with the Learner it has been issued to.
Note: To find out more about Learning Vault, Digital Badges and QVAULT credentials, contact Learning Vault directly.
Set up the Learning Vault Integration
To enable the Learning Vault Integration, you must first sign up for an account with Learning Vault. Once you are signed up, you will need to contact aXcelerate to have the setting enabled.
Follow the steps below to configure the integration:
Signup to Learning Vault
- Head to the Learning Vault landing page and submit an enquiry to get in contact with a Learning Vault sales representative
- Once you are signed up, contact aXcelerate Support to have the feature enabled within aXcelerate
- Login to the Learning Vault Administration area
- Navigate to Admin > Issuing Badges > API
aXcelerate System Settings
- In a new window, navigate to Settings > System settings > Web & Other Integrations
- Find the Learning Vault section and prepare to copy the API details previously generated in Learning Vault
Warning: If the Learning Vault section pictured above does not display, please contact aXcelerate support who can enable the setting for you.
Enter Learning Vault API Key and API Token
- Copy the API Key found in the Learning Vault portal
- In your aXcelerate window, Click the first Add button and paste the API Key
- In the Learning Vault portal, select the green button under Actions in the API Keys area to generate an API Token
- Copy the API Token
- In your aXcelerate window, Click the second Add button and paste the API Token
- Select Save Web Settings at the bottom of the page
- Navigate back to the Learning Vault section and select Test Connection. You should receive a 'Connection Valid' message if successful
Tip: If the integration has been correctly configured, you should receive a 'Connection Valid' message that indicates the integration is ready to be used.
Configure Digital Badge Templates
Learning Vault
Before you can begin issuing Digital Badges from aXcelerate, you will need to configure some Badge Templates within Learning Vault. Please consult the Learning Vault help videos for instructions on how to do this. Please also be aware that Badge Templates within Learning Vault will need to be marked Active to be used within aXcelerate.
aXcelerate
Next, we recommend configuring default Digital Badge Templates for your Workshop Type or Qualification. This will allow your staff to easily issue the correct badges when issuing certificates, however different Digital Badge Templates can still be selected at the time of issue.
Workshops
Workshop Types
- Select a Workshop Type
- Look for the Default Digital Badge Template option, and select the correct badge.
- Click Submit
Courses
Qualifications
- Select a Qualification
- Look for the Default Digital Badge Template option, and select the correct badge.
- Click Submit
Tip: Digital Badge templates are not needed for QVAULT Credentials. Issuing this type of credential only requires aXcelerate enrolment data and will display the PDF of the generated aXcelerate certificate as the image.
Note: If you are unable to see the option to set a Default Digital Badge Template, the integration may not be configured correctly. Go to the Web and Other Integrations tab of the aXcelerate System Settings and click Test Connection in the Learning Vault section to verify your account has been connected.
Issue a Digital Badge / QVAULT Credential
Within aXcelerate, Learning Vault Credentials are issued at the point that a Certificate is awarded to a Learner.
- Navigate to the Print Certificates page, either from a Workshop, a Class, or a Class Enrolment.
- The Certificate Type that you select will determine whether you can issue a Digital Badge or a QVAULT Credential
- Choose which badge to issue via the Badge Template dropdown. If you have set a Default Badge Template, it will automatically be selected, however this can be changed as needed
- Some validation logic will automatically apply. For example, if you select QVAULT, the option to Hide Internal Units will be automatically selected. Whilst this validation is intended to guide you, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are issuing the correct type of credential
- Complete the form and click Submit
- If successful, you will then receive a success message and the Digital Badge / QVAULT Credential will have been issued
Tip: Once a credential has been issued from Learning Vault the details will be sent to the Learner via email and they will be able to sign up to Learning Vault or store the credential in their Digital Backpack.
View a Learner's Digital Badges
You can view all digital badges that have been issued to a Learner from the Certificate Register in their Contact Portfolio.
- From a Learner’s contact profile, select the Portfolio tab
- Select the Certificates tab
- Where digital credentials have been issued, an icon will appear in the Digital Badge column
- You can differentiate Digital Badges and QVAULT Credentials by the icons and their tooltips
Digital Badge FAQs
What is a Digital Badge?
A Digital Badge is a validated indicator of accomplishment, skill, quality or interest that can be earned in various learning environments. They are similar to badges that you can earn through organisations such as Scouts Australia, only digital!
How does a QVAULT Credential differ from a Digital Badge?
QVAULT Credentials are completely AQF-compliant and can act as standalone Certificates. Digital Badges are not considered an AQF-compliant certificate and should not be used as such.
How can I signup for Digital Badges?
Get started by contacting Learning Vault directly and signing up for an account.
Do Digital Badges cost money?
Yes, there is a fee for each Digital Badge and QVAULT Credential that you issue. Please be aware that aXcelerate is not involved with the pricing of badges and credentials that are issued. Please contact Learning Vault directly for more information.