Patty shared the history of how micro-credentials became a part of SIM and the levels of badges available: PL, FI, SP.

Badges are now available at 3 levels. There is one for participant level (professional learning). Cost is $10. The next level in the stack is Fidelity. This level requires more than seat time (partner with active PDer, evidence of teaching with SIM tool, implementation portfolio, etc). Cost is $40. The last layer of the stack is Specialist. This level involves much more including providing instruction in a SIM tool. This level mirrors the PPDer process, just limited to a specific tool. Cost is $100.