REWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Earn as you learn

Learn, earn and level up

Every lesson you finish at EPIC Academy earns you something. Collect badges, climb ten Sea Dweller levels from Plankton Beginner to Whale Monarch, pick up four ocean currencies along the way, and finish with a Certificate of Completion you can share.

  1. Learn

    Work through the ten free lessons at your own pace, in English, French or Spanish.

  2. Earn

    Pass each lesson's final quiz to earn its badge and points. Awards pop up as you hit milestones.

  3. Level up

    Each lesson you finish moves you up a Sea Dweller rank. Can you reach Whale Monarch?

Ranks

Ten Sea Dweller levels

Everyone starts as Plankton. Finish a lesson and you move up a level, all the way to Whale Monarch. Lessons count in any of the three languages.

  1. Plankton Beginner rank badgeL1Plankton BeginnerYour starting rank when you enroll
  2. Seahorse Squire rank badgeL2Seahorse SquireComplete Lesson 102: Microplastics
  3. Jellyfish Recruit rank badgeL3Jellyfish RecruitPass the Lesson 103 final quiz
  4. Penguin Protector rank badgeL4Penguin ProtectorComplete Lesson 104: Why Is There So Much Plastic?
  5. Octopus Apprentice rank badgeL5Octopus ApprenticeComplete Lesson 105: Impacts of Ocean Plastic Pollution
  6. Sea Turtle Ranger rank badgeL6Sea Turtle RangerComplete Lesson 206: Circular Economy for Plastic
  7. Dolphin Guardian rank badgeL7Dolphin GuardianComplete Lesson 207: Moving to Action
  8. Shark Sentinel rank badgeL8Shark SentinelComplete Lesson 208: Plastics Recycling System
  9. Orca Defender rank badgeL9Orca DefenderPass the Lesson 209 final quiz
  10. Whale Monarch rank badgeL10Whale MonarchComplete Lesson 210: Advocating for Change
Badges

Ten lesson badges

Finish a lesson and pass its final quiz to earn that lesson's badge, along with 50 points. Collect all ten on your way to the certificate.

Awards & trophies

Special awards

Bonus awards for milestones along the way. A popup lets you know the moment you earn one.

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    Enrollment Award

    Enroll in EPIC Academy. You earn this one the moment you sign up.

    Ocean cred 1@2x50 Ocean Credits
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    Daily Diver Trophy

    Log in five days in a row to complete your streak calendar.

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    Ocean Protector

    Complete Lesson 105, Impacts of Ocean Plastic Pollution, and finish Level 1.

    Asset 8@2x100 Wave Hearts
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    EPIC Ocean Steward

    Pass the Certificate Final Exam with a score of 70% or higher.

    Ocean cred 1@2x100 Ocean Credits
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    Plastic-Free Life

    A secret award. Keep exploring EPIC Academy to discover how to earn it.

Points

Four ocean currencies

Your points add up in four currencies, shown on your dashboard under Achievements.

  • Kelp Koin coin

    Kelp Koins

    Earned for finishing lessons.

    • Lesson badges
  • Ocean Credit coin

    Ocean Credits

    Earned for big milestones.

    • Enrolling: 50
    • Passing the certificate exam: 100
  • Sand Dollar coin

    Sand Dollars

    Earned for coming back to learn.

    • Daily login rewards
  • Wave Heart coin

    Wave Hearts

    Earned for caring for the ocean.

    • Ocean Protector award: 100
The big one

Your Certificate of Completion

Finish the full voyage and earn a digital certificate to print, share and inspire others.

  • Complete all ten lessons, 101 to 210
  • Pass the Certificate Final Exam with 70% or higher
  • Earn the EPIC Ocean Steward award and 100 Ocean Credits
  • Anyone can check your certificate is genuine with certificate verification
About the certificate
Sample EPIC Academy Certificate of Completion
Track it

See how you're doing

  • Your dashboard

    Your points, current rank, latest badge and certificate, all in one place once you log in.

  • The leaderboard

    See how your points compare with learners from around the world.

  • Popups and notices

    A congratulations popup appears whenever you earn a badge, award or new rank.

Questions

Rewards questions

Do rewards cost anything?

No. EPIC Academy is free, and every badge, rank and award is earned by learning. There is nothing to buy.

How do I earn a lesson badge?

Finish the lesson and pass its final quiz. The badge, and the points that come with it, are added to your dashboard straight away.

How do I move up a Sea Dweller level?

Everyone starts as Plankton Beginner. Each lesson you complete moves you up one level, so finishing all ten lessons makes you a Whale Monarch.

Do lessons in French or Spanish count?

Yes. Ranks and awards count the lessons in English, French and Spanish, so learn in whichever language suits you.

What do I need for the Certificate of Completion?

Complete all ten lessons and pass the Certificate Final Exam with a score of 70% or higher. Your certificate can be checked by anyone using certificate verification.

Where can I see my rewards?

Log in and open your dashboard. The Achievements section shows your points, current rank, latest badge and certificate.

Start your voyage

Keep climbing

Enroll free, earn your first award today, and start working your way from Plankton to Whale Monarch.

Pick up your next lesson and see how close you are to your next Sea Dweller level.

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