Awarding Badges for Module Completion

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This guide explains how to set up automatic badge awards when users complete Canvas modules, enabling them to access specific equipment.

Before You Begin

Make sure you have:

• Admin access to your lab's Canvas course
• Canvas Badges integration enabled
• Machine types configured in your lab
• A badge created for your training module

Setting Up Badge Awards

Adding a Badge to Your Group

1. Open your group in Canvas Badges
2. Navigate to the badges progress tab
3. If your badge isn't listed:
   • Go to the setup tab
   • Select the badges tab
   • Click Add Badge in the top right
   • Choose an existing badge for your issuer

note

Need a new badge? Contact make@umd.edu to propose new badge creation.

Connecting Badges to Modules

1. In your group, select the badges tab, then Canvas course badges
2. Locate your module in the list
   • Only modules from courses in your group will appear
   • New modules may take a few minutes to show up
3. Configure the badge settings:
   • Select your badge from the Badge dropdown
   • Choose the completion requirement

tip

Consider setting stricter requirements for equipment that needs more safety training.

Testing the Integration

After setup, verify everything works:

1. Complete the module as a test user
2. Check that the badge is awarded
3. Verify equipment access is granted in Pinpoint

caution

Always test badge awards and equipment access before making modules available to users.

Troubleshooting

If badges aren't being awarded:

• Verify the course is properly linked to your group
• Check module completion requirements
• Ensure Canvas Badges integration is enabled
• Contact eds@umd.edu for assistance