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Level Effect uses digital badges to award recognition of completion and mastery
Digital Badging
We award our students using Badgr, a digital badging service, so they can easily share their accomplishments on their resumes and social profiles. Check out our Badge Links for greater detail on each individual badge.
Free Training
Cybersecurity Foundations Training Pathway
Our Cybersecurity Foundations training pathway consists of three separate courses: IT Fundamentals, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, and Compliance Fundamentals. It's designed for anyone who wants to explore the field of cybersecurity and get up-to-speed on the basics.
Students who successfully complete this training pathway will earn the Cybersecurity Foundations badge—as well as a badge for each completed course.

Premium Training
Cyber Defense Analyst Program
Our Cyber Defense Analyst Program is an intense, 12-week experience that covers the necessary knowledge to transition into a career as a Tier 1 or 2 Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst. Each module builds upon itself to reinforce tradecraft and knowledge throughout the course.
Students who successfully complete the Cyber Defense Analyst Program will earn this badge.

Cyber Defense Analyst Program:
Cyber Defense Certified Professional
Students who complete the Cyber Defense Analyst Program are given the opportunity to attempt the Cyber Defense Certified Professional (CDCP) challenge, which is a battery of real-world security operations scenarios that must be overcome and articulated in a detailed report.
Students who successfully pass the CDCP challenge are awarded this badge.

Cyber Defense Analyst Program:
Cyber Defense Certified Professional (Gold Certification)
Students who complete the Cyber Defense Analyst Program are given the opportunity to attempt the Cyber Defense Certified Professional (CDCP) challenge, which is a battery of real-world security operations scenarios that must be overcome and articulated in a detailed report.
Students who successfully pass the CDCP challenge and demonstrate excellence in delivery, technical skills, and comprehension of the assigned challenges during their first CDCP attempt will be awarded the prestigious Gold Certification.

Frequently Asked Questions
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Do digital badges or certifications from Level Effect expire?
No, all of our digital badges and certifications have no expiration date or yearly dues required to be current.
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What is Badgr?
Badgr is a digital badging system that allows us to award, verify, and track achievements for our students.
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How do I get my digital badge?
Upon successful completion of a requirement that earns a badge, you will receive an email notifying you that a badge has been awarded to you. Within that email, you will have a unique link to sign in or create an account and accept your new digital badge. From there, you can setup your profile and share your badge for others to see.
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How do I share my digital badge in a resume or my LinkedIn profile?
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If you have any questions about our courses or digital badges, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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