Arda Helvacılar

Arda Helvacılar is the Founder and CEO of Sertifier. Since 2019 he has led projects that helped organizations issue more than 10 million digital credentials across 70+ countries, working with institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, PayPal, and Johnson & Johnson. He writes about digital badges, verification, and the business impact of credential programs.

About Sertifier

Arda HelvacılarJanuary 13, 2026

Sertifier 2025 Wrapped

As we step into 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on how 2025 helped shape Sertifier, our product, and…
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Digital Badges

Arda HelvacılarDecember 11, 2025

Badgr Badges: Complete Guide to Digital Credentialing with Canvas Integration

Badgr badges have revolutionized how organizations recognize and verify learning achievements through digital credentialing. Since 2015, badgr badges have led…
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About Sertifier

Arda HelvacılarDecember 10, 2025

Monthly Newsletter | November 2025

As we head into December and the year begins to wind down, we’re closing things out with a pair of…
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About Sertifier

Arda HelvacılarNovember 13, 2025

Monthly Newsletter | October 2025

November is here, and we’re excited to bring you updates that make credentialing faster, smarter, and more impactful. From streamlined…
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Digital Certificates

Arda HelvacılarNovember 11, 2025

How to Include Certification in Resume: the practical guide hiring managers actually read

TLDR: resume summary Put certifications where they matter most: add certifications in a dedicated Certifications section, and remember that the…
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Digital Badges

Arda HelvacılarNovember 3, 2025

Design of Badges: clear, credible, and instantly recognizable | 2025 Guide

TLDR Great badge design does three things at once: it looks good at a glance, it stays legible at tiny…
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Digital Badges

Arda HelvacılarNovember 3, 2025

Badge Designer Free: the no-nonsense guide to creating digital badges that people actually share

TLDR You can design a great badge for free, export it in the right format, and turn it into a…
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Digital Badges

Arda HelvacılarNovember 2, 2025

Badgr Pathways: what they are, how they work, and what to know in 2025

Badgr Pathways are a feature that allows users to visualize and track progress through a series of achievements or competencies,…
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Digital Badges

Arda HelvacılarOctober 31, 2025

Define Badging: What It Means and Why It Matters

What does “badging” mean In education, workforce development, and professional training, badging refers to the practice of awarding digital badges…
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Digital Badges

Arda HelvacılarOctober 29, 2025

Designing Badges: a practical guide to creating digital badges people recognize and share

TLDR Great badge design balances brand, clarity, and verifiability. Use a square canvas, ship clean shapes and strong contrast, keep…
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