ACT WorkKeys Digital Credentials Quick Start Guide for Paper Testing - Help Paper Examinees Access Their Digital Badge

Oct 9, 2026

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ACT WorkKeys Digital Credentials Quick Start Guide explains how paper examinees can obtain and accept an ACT WorkKeys digital badge via Credly after earning the WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). It details the role of the testing site in issuing an Examinee ID, preparing examinees to create a MyWorkKeys account using the exact MATCH criteria from test day, and ensuring the same email is used. It also covers how results can be monitored in RegiSTAR, and what to do if examinees do not receive a Credly email.

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How Examinees Acquire Their Digital Credential

Present an Examinee ID

Prepare Examinees for Success

Support Examinee Success

Next Steps

ACT® WorkKeys® Quick Guide Help Paper Examinees Access their Digital Badge Individuals who take ACT® WorkKeys® Assessments and earn an ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate™ (NCRC®) can opt-in to receive a digital credential through Credly to share their achievement online with employers and institutions. Here’s how to help your examinees obtain their digital credential. Present an Examinee ID The testing site is responsible for providing each examinee with an Examinee ID on test day. 123456 • The Examinee ID can be a student ID number or a unique identifier (letter/number combo). • The Examinee ID is provided to each examinee as they complete their answer Prepare Examinees for Success The testing site is responsible for helping examinees create their MyWorkKeys account. • Copy and hand out the Examinee Handout to each examinee on test day. • To set up this account, paper examinees must have their exam “MATCH” criteria from their test day. This includes: Their name with the EXACT name spelling (first and last) used on the assessment. Date of birth used to register for assessment. Unique Examinee ID provided to the examinee on test day. Valid email address that can be accessed after testing. © 2024 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. MR033171 How Examinees Acquire Their Digital Credential When examinees earn the WorkKeys NCRC, they will receive an email from Credly—the platform that hosts their verified, shareable digital credential—to accept their badge. • Examinees can register for a Credly account before earning their WorkKeys NCRC to ensure they are ready to accept their digital badge. Make sure examinees use the same email address and exam “Match” criteria from test day. Support Examinee Success WorkKeys examinee results are available in RegiSTAR. Administrators with access can run reports to identify which examinees have earned their WorkKeys NCRC. NEXT STEPS Encourage earners to access and use their WorkKeys digital credential by reminding them to accept their badge from Credly. • If the examinee did not receive an email, advise examinee: • to check their junk or spam email folders OR • log into Credly and update their profile. Help earners understand the value and share their new digital credential. They can: Get noticed by employers. Increase opportunities for career changes and advancement. Match skills to in-demand careers. Earn college credit at many institutions and reach academic goals more quickly. For more information, go to [act.org/workkeys-digital-badge](act.org/workkeys-digital-badge)

FAQs

What is an ACT WorkKeys digital credential and how is it shared?

After examinees earn the WorkKeys NCRC, they receive an email from Credly to accept a verified, shareable digital credential they can use with employers and institutions.

Who provides the Examinee ID and what can it be?

The testing site provides each examinee with an Examinee ID on test day. It can be a student ID number or a unique letter/number identifier.

What should be done if an examinee does not receive a Credly email?

Advise the examinee to check junk or spam email folders or log into Credly and update their profile.

Oct 9, 2026

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