Question

How to get MS Power BI Data Analyst Associate PL-300 Badge for my Email Signature?

I'm working on adding my MS Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) certification badge to my email signature, but I'm not sure of the proper steps. I’d like to know how to get the official badge after passing the certification exam, and what the process is to add it to my signature. Specifically, I’m looking for guidance on where to download the badge, how to get the link that verifies the certification, and the best way to embed it into an email signature across different platforms like Outlook or Gmail. Any advice on making the badge visible and professional in email communication would be appreciated!

Answer 1

The following instructions explain how to properly acquire and attach your MS Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) certification badge to your email signature.

Get Your Badge: If you successfully completed the PL-300 exam, an email that was most likely sent through Microsoft through the Credly platform will give you details on how to redeem your digital badge. Use the information provided in that email to either sign up or sign in to the available Credly account to access and download the digital badge available in your account profile. Save the image of the badge and any other relevant information.

Get the Verification Link: In your Credly profile, every badge you earn should come with a specific URL meant to verify your achievement. Such a link is normally included in the badge details. Copy this link to be added to your email signature.

Embedding the Badge in Your Signature: For platforms like Outlook or Gmail, you can embed the badge image into your signature by following these steps:

• Outlook:
  • Open Outlook and go to “File” > “Options” > “Mail” > “Signatures.”
  • Click “New” to create a new signature and name it.
  • Use the image icon to insert the badge image you downloaded. You can then hyperlink the badge by selecting the image and clicking on the hyperlink icon, pasting the verification link you copied earlier.
• Gmail:
  • Open Gmail and click the gear icon to access “Settings.” Go to the “Signature” section.
  • Click “Create New” and name your signature.
  • Use the image icon to upload your badge. After inserting, click on the image to add the hyperlink with the verification link.

Proper Display of Badge: Make Sure the badge is visible and properly packed in the signature design. For clarity, it is also encouraged to include the certification title together with a phrase such as “Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate.”

Nonetheless, adhering to these guidelines, you will have a well-crafted professional email signature that promotes your Power BI certificate badge and affords the recipient an easy way to check your certificates.