What is a badge?

HeatSpring proficiency badges demonstrate a commitment to professional development and validate the holder’s knowledge of emerging industry trends.

How to earn a badge?

• Complete a series of training courses
• Demonstrate knowledge by passing the final exam

What can badge holders do?

• Discuss technologies intelligently with customers
• Identify opportunities for expanded services
• Support licensed professionals in their work
• Pursue additional licensing and certification

What does a badge NOT do?

• Replace required professional licenses or certifications
• Qualify the holder to work outside their licensed scope
• Guarantee technical competency for all related work
• Serve as professional liability coverage

A HeatSpring proficiency badge is not a certification or license. HeatSpring proficiency badges demonstrate completion of professional development training and knowledge acquisition.

Badge holders must still obtain appropriate licenses, insurance, and certifications required in their jurisdiction.

HeatSpring reserves the right to revoke badges if holders misrepresent their scope, make false claims about licensing equivalency, or otherwise misuse the credential.