How to Add Licenses & Certifications to Your BlitzMetrics Personal Branding Site

Introduction

Building a strong personal brand online is crucial in today’s competitive job market. Your personal branding site empowers you to showcase the value you offer by demonstrating your qualifications with official licenses and certifications. Licenses and certifications demonstrate your expertise and provide credibility to potential clients, collaborators, or employers. Adding these achievements to your BlitzMetrics website can help you stand out and present your qualifications in a professional manner.

This short guide will walk you through uploading your licenses and certifications to your BlitzMetrics site:

Cleaning Up Placeholder Licenses & Certifications:

Before adding your licenses and certifications, it’s important to remove any placeholder entries that may already be on your site. Here’s how to clean them up:

  1. Navigate to the Licenses & Certifications page: In your site’s admin dashboard, find the link labeled “Licenses & Certifications”.
  2. Select All Existing Entries: There should be an option to select all current licenses and certifications, such as a checkbox labeled “Select All.”
  3. Choose the “Move to Trash” Bulk Action: Once all entries are selected, find the dropdown menu for bulk actions. Choose the “Move to Trash” option to remove any placeholder licenses or certifications.
  4. Confirm Deletion: A confirmation prompt will appear. Click “Apply” or the confirmation button to delete the selected placeholder entries.

Once your placeholder certifications are removed, you can begin adding your actual credentials.

Adding New Licenses & Certifications:

Follow these steps to upload your licenses and certifications to your site:

  1. Go to the Licenses & Certifications Section: From your Admin Dashboard, navigate back to the “Licenses & Certifications” section.
  2. Click “Add New”: Look for a button labeled “Add New” or something similar. This will open a page where you can input your new license or certification details.

Filling in License & Certification Information:

Here are the fields you need to complete for each license or certification:

  • Name: Enter the name of the license or certification (e.g., “Certified Public Accountant,” “Google Analytics Certified”).
  • Organization Name: Specify the name of the organization that issued the license or certification.
  • Earned On (Date): Provide the date when you earned the certification.
  • Expires On (Date): If applicable, enter the expiration date of the license or certification. If the credential does not expire, leave this field blank.
  • Status: Indicate the current status of the license or certification (e.g., “Active,” “Expired”).
  • URL (optional): If available, include a link where visitors can verify the certification or learn more about the credential.
  • Image (optional): Upload an image of the license or certification, such as a certificate or the logo of the issuing organization, to add visual appeal.

Tips for Presenting Your Credentials:

  • Be Clear and Accurate: Ensure that the name, dates, and status of your certifications are accurate and up-to-date.
  • Use Images for Impact: Adding a logo or image of the certification or organization can make your profile more visually engaging and professional.
  • Leverage URLs for Verification: If possible, include links to official certification verification pages or the issuing organization’s website for added credibility.

Showcasing Your Expertise:

By uploading your licenses and certifications to your site, you can effectively demonstrate your qualifications and build trust with potential clients, collaborators, or employers.

Final Thoughts:

  • Update Regularly: Be sure to update your site with new licenses or certifications as you earn them and remove any that are no longer valid.
  • Include Relevant Certifications: Focus on certifications that are relevant to your field and showcase your most valuable skills.
  • Ensure Status Accuracy: Always indicate whether a license or certification is active or expired to maintain transparency.

By following these steps, you’ll be able to showcase your licenses and certifications in a way that enhances your personal brand and positions you as a knowledgeable, qualified professional. If you have published any scholarly articles, books, or other publications, proceed on to the next step in our onboarding checklist and add your publications to your new site.