We have an exciting announcement about badges coming in May 2025. Until then, we will temporarily stop issuing new badges for course completions and certifications. However, all completions will be recorded and fulfilled after May 2025.
Mrunali Barde
Ansys Employee

Hello Gilmoremaker, all, 

The workaround is now available, you can find the KM #000069522. 
Link: https://customer.ansys.com/s/article/Workbench-could-not-connect-to-a-valid-licensing-server-Review-your-license-configuration-in-the-Ansys-Licensing-Settings-application-and-make-sure-you-are-connected-to-a-valid-network 
Please make sure you are registered to ACSS. 

Wishes, 

Mrunali.Â