Badges recognize your professional achievement. The badges are automatically displayed on your portfolio. No action is required. The highest performers are recognized on the main department website, become eligible for awards, are awarded PRO certificates, and receive exclusive opportunities to meet with industry executives.
| Badge | PRO Points | Description |
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1500+ | The pinnacle of professional achievement. Grand Master’s have extensive experience in engaging with industry, demonstrable leadership and communication skills, and are likely to excel in their careers. |
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1200+ | The master of professional achievement. Master’s have gone beyond the basic requirements and excelled in every category of professional development, career knowledge, networking and are expected to perform well in their careers. |
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1000+ | The complete well-rounded student. Candidates have excelled in meeting all the department’s requirements for professional achievement. They are ready for the workplace! |
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400+ | Apprentices have started investing in their professional development. They have made reasonable progress toward meeting the department’s requirements for professional achievement. |
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0 – 400 | Novices have just started the professional achievement program. |