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<Title>Embed a Microcredential Visual on Your Sites@UMBC Page</Title>
<Tagline>A quick tip for showcasing what your office offers</Tagline>
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    <p>If your office, department, or unit offers a microcredential, there's a simple way to feature it directly on your Sites@UMBC page — no web development experience needed.</p>
    <p>Embed any microcredential from our <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/badges/posts/158976" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Accredible-powered digital badge platform</a> with a single line of code in your visual editor. Visitors to your page will see the badge and a link to learn more without leaving your site.</p>
    <p>It's a small thing that can make a real difference for offices that want to contextualize the credentials they offer and drive interest from students, staff, and community members.</p>
    <p><a href="https://umbc.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AwDwhQ" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Check out the FAQ</a> for step-by-step instructions, and reach out if you have questions.</p>
    <p><em>Special shout-out and thanks to Billy Schneider from DoIT and the Sites@UMBC team for getting this implemented! </em></p>
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