Professional Development Badges
Share information, ideas, facts, and views clearly and effectively with others within different contexts.
Complete 3 requirements to earn the badge
Take charge of your own professional growth through lifelong learning, understanding your strengths and weaknesses, exploring job opportunities, and building connections.
Complete 3 requirements to earn the badge
Meet with your Career Coach at least 3 times to discuss your goals and career development
Complete at least 2 Instant Coffee Chats to build professional connections and explore your career interests
Launching in Spring 2027
Participate in a mentorship program, either from Columbia or externally, to gain professional guidance, explore your career interests, and build connections in your field
Identify and use both individual and team strengths to reach an organization’s goals.
Complete 2 requirements to earn the badge
Serve as a member of student government
Serve as a board member of a student organization
Serve on a committee within a professional association outside of Columbia
Complete the Career Leader assessment by meeting with your Career Coach to explore your professional interests and strengths
Create and maintain collaborative relationships to work toward shared goals while appreciating different perspectives and shared responsibilities.
Complete 2 requirements to earn the badge
Participate in an internship to gain experience collaborating in a professional environment
Complete the Strength Finder assessment by meeting with your Career Coach to explore your professional interests and strengths
Participate in your academic program’s capstone project, working collaboratively with your team
Recognize and address different needs by understanding context and analyzing important information.
Complete 3 requirements to earn the badge, more added in the Spring
Attend 1 employer information session or site visit organized by CDL or your academic program
More information coming soon
Demonstrate an appreciation for diverse backgrounds, global perspectives, and generational dynamics to engage respectfully and collaborate effectively across varied communities and workplace environments.
Complete 3 requirements to earn the badge, more added in the Spring
Engage in proactive career development by reflecting on strengths, refining professional collateral, and identifying transferable skills to build a strong foundation for future growth.
Complete the Career Orientation to earn the badge
Deadline: September 2
Recognize how work environments vary, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and act in the best interest of your workplace and larger community.
Complete 2 requirements to earn the badge, more added in the Spring
Identify and attend an industry conference outside Columbia that aligns with your career interests to expand your industry knowledge and connect with professionals
How do I get my badge?
When you complete the requirements for a badge, fill out this application to verify completion of the tasks by the last day of the semester.
After the application is reviewed and requirements are verified, you will be sent an email from Badgr. To claim your badge, register on Badgr with your Columbia email address. Each badge awarded by Badgr has a unique URL and HTML code to embed into your LinkedIn page. Please see the step-by-step guide here.
