Drone Security Operations Certificate (DSOC)
When you complete the requirements involved in obtaining a certificate from DroneSec, you'll receive (1) a physical certificate and (2) get issued a Digital Badge. This is a way to show and verify you earned the certificate online.
The very first and introductory badge is the Drone Security Operations Certificate (DSOC). There will be many more, so be sure to check in regularly at:
https://www.youracclaim.com/organizations/dronesec
The specific requirements that need to be fulfilled in order to obtain the badge are also listed at the above resource.
What are digital badges?
Digital badges can be used in email signatures or digital resumes, and on social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. This digital image contains verified metadata that describes your qualifications and the process required to earn them.
DroneSec credentials visually represent your achievements and allow you to easily manage, verify and share them online. Digital badges provide employers concrete evidence of what you had to do to earn them and what you’re now capable of. They tell employers:
- What you’ve done
- Why it’s important
- Who says it’s important
You can earn a digital badge by completing one of the DroneSec courses.
How does it work?
Once you have completed the coursework, you will receive an email notifying you to claim your badge at our partner Credly's website.
- Click the link in that email.
- Create an account on the Acclaim site.
- Claim your badge
- Start sharing
Instructions for sharing are here: https://support.youracclaim.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021222231-How-do-I-manage-and-share-my-Acclaim-badge-
DroneSec would love to share your moment - when you add your badge on LinkedIn, please tag us and hashtag #dsoc.
Need help? Email us at [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I get a physical certificate?
A: Yes, you'll receive one in the post (make sure your address is up to date) with some stickers.
Q: What is an open badge?
A: Open badges are web-enabled versions of a credential, certification or learning outcome which can be verified in real-time, online.
Q: How does my certification get displayed as a badge?
A: Via your Credly account; it can also be added easily to LinkedIn.
Q: What are the benefits of a badge?
A: Representing your skills as a badge gives you a way to share your abilities online in a way that is simple, trusted and can be easily verified in real time.
Q: Who is Credly?
A: Credly is the end-to-end solution for issuing and managing digital credentials. Credly works with credible organizations to provide digital credentials to individuals, worldwide.
Q: How will I know if I’ve earned a badge?
A: You will receive an email notification from the Credly Platform with instructions for claiming your badge and setting up your account.
Q: What if I don’t want my badge to be public?
A: You can easily configure your privacy settings in the Credly Platform. You’re in complete control of the information about yourself that is made public.
Q: Is there a fee to use Credly’s Platform?
A: No. This is already included in the course cost fee.
Q: What’s to keep someone else from copying my badge and using it?
A: While badges are simply digital image files, they are uniquely linked to data hosted on Credly’s Platform. This link to verified data makes them more reliable and secure than a paper-based certificate. It also eliminates the possibility of anyone claiming your credential and your associated identity.
Q: Where and how can I share my badge through Credly’s Platform?
A: You can share your badge directly from the Platform to LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook; over email; embedded in a website or in your email signature.
Q: Can I export badges issued through Credly’s Platform to other badge-storing platforms?
A: Yes, you can download your badge from the Share Badge page. Your downloaded badge contains Open Badge Infrastructure (OBI) compliant metadata embedded into the image. This allows you to store your badge on other OBI-compliant badge sites, such as the Mozilla backpack.