> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bitscale.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# GTM Foundation Badge

> How to earn the Bitscale GTM Foundation Badge — the first credential in the GTM Academy.

## About This Badge

The GTM Foundation Badge is the entry-level Bitscale credential.
It confirms you understand the core GTM mental model, the Bitscale
workflow architecture, and can build and run a basic enrichment workflow.

## Requirements

<Steps>
  <Step title="Complete all 5 Foundation modules">
    Work through F-1 through F-5 in order. Each module has a hands-on
    challenge you should complete before moving on.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pass the Foundation Knowledge Check">
    10 questions covering concepts from all 5 modules.
    Passing score: 8/10 (80%). Unlimited retakes.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Earn Your Badge

<Card title="Take the Knowledge Check →" icon="clipboard-check" href="https://bitscale.fillout.com/academy-foundation-check">
  Once you pass, your badge will be issued within a few minutes via email.
</Card>

## What comes next

Earning your Foundation Badge unlocks all four specialist tracks.
Each specialist track earns its own certificate and counts toward
the GTM Architect master certification.

<Card title="Choose your specialist track →" icon="arrow-right" href="/academy/overview">
  Back to the Academy overview to choose your path
</Card>