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Frequently asked questions
Have questions about IMS courses, or the badge program? Here are some quick answers that can help you.
How do I earn a badge?
Courses that offer badges include one or more exams. You must pass those exams and complete required activities. See the "Grading and badge" topic in the course to see the grading policy and how exams are graded.
If I pass the course, when do I get the badge?
Badges are typically issued automatically after you meet the course requirements and grading policy. You should get an email notification of receiving the badge in one to four days.
Whom do I contact if I have problems with course content?
You can contact the IMS Education team at ibmimsom@us.ibm.com.
Where can I find more information about digital badges?
For more information about badges, see Frequently asked questions on IBM Training.
Credly Support
For questions related to your Credly badge earner account and profile, as well as issues related to claiming your badge after receiving a notification, go to support.credly.com.
Support
Receiving a badge notification that allows you to accept your badge can take 1 - 2 weeks after you complete the activities required to earn a badge.
If you have questions about IBM IMS badges, contact ibmimsom@us.ibm.com.
For questions related to your badge earner account and profile or issues related to claiming your badge after receiving a notification, go to https://support.credly.com/hc/en-us.
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