Professional Awards
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- Externship Award Classifications FAQWhat are the Externship Award classifications?There are three classification levels based on the number of externships you've completed: E...
- I finished my externship. Why haven't I received my certificate yet?Certificates follow your cohort's official end date, not the day you finished. Here's when to expect yours and what to do if it's late.
- What are the specific requirements for the different awards?Completer Award Complete every mandatory module (the green check‑mark in each step) AND Reach 100 % on the progress bar by the end‑date or...
- How does the Progress Tracker work?The Tracker is provided so you can monitor the progress you are making in your project submission. Every required module—videos, readings,...
- What exactly do I need to do to get a Completer Award?To earn the Completer Award, you need to: Complete every mandatory module (the green check‑mark in each step). Reach 100 % on the progress...
- Will I still get an award if I finish a little late?Yes—there’s a built-in 3-week grace period after the official end date. If you complete everything within that window, you’ll still be eli...
- Can I qualify for Top Performer if I didn’t attend every live session?Yes—attending live sessions is just one part of what we look at. To be eligible for Top Performer, you're expected to attend at least 50% ...
- What does the award actually look like?You’ll receive a Professional Recognition Award (PDF) that you can download, share on LinkedIn, or include in your resume portfolio.A digi...
- How is my work recognized during the externship?Throughout your externship, your effort and progress are recognized through Professional Awards. There are two types of awards: Completer...
- Can I still qualify if I miss the deadline but complete everything later?While you’re encouraged to finish within the grace period, we understand that things come up. You can still complete the externship and co...
- Can I get both the Completer and Top Performer awards?Everyone who completes the program requirements is considered for the Completer Award. If you go above and beyond, you may be selected for...
- What if I can’t attend the live company presentation?No problem! If selected or invited to present, but you can’t make it live, you can submit a video recording instead. You’ll still be fully...
- Who decides who gets the Top Performer Award?Your Program Manager and the Extern Quality Team review rubric scores, participation logs and progress‑bar data within two weeks after the...
- How is the Top Performer Award different from the Completer Award?The Completer Award is all about completing the core requirements. Top Performers still meet the 100 % requirement and earn an evaluator s...
- When will I receive my Award?Awards are issued at least three weeks after your cohort's official end date, not the date you finish your work.
- How can I receive awards after canceling my Extern subscription?