Digital Badge Aware
Badge awarded to
Beth McCabe
Issued on 24 Feb 2026 by
Cambridge City Council
Earners of this badge have developed a clear understanding of the purpose and value of digital badges (micro‑credentials) as a way to recognise and share skills. They have explored how digital badges make skills more visible to employers, staff and volunteers, reviewed real examples of organisations using badges in practice, and gained awareness of options for issuing workplace badges or developing bespoke badges. Earners have also considered how digital badges can support recognition, progression and workforce planning within their own organisation.
Issuer
Cambridge City Council
regionoflearning@cambridge.gov.uk
Criteria
- The earner has been introduced to the purpose, structure, and value of digital badges as a way to recognise skills and achievements.
- The earner understands how digital badges can make skills more visible to employers, staff and volunteers.
- The earner heard real examples of how organisations across the region are using badges to motivate teams, recognise achievement, or support recruitment.
- The earner learned about options for using the CPCA workplace badge suite or developing bespoke badges.
- The earner considered how digital badges could support recognition, progression or workforce planning in their own organisation.
Alignments
RSA Badging Standard - Explorer
https://www.thersa.org/design-for-life-our-mission/social-infrastructure/digital-badging/
What is it for? For foundational skills or introductory achievements. Reflects initial exposure to a subject or skill (e.g. teamwork, digital literacy). Encourages engagement and exploration without requiring extensive prior knowledge.
Example activities Completing an introductory coding workshop; attending a seminar on sustainability; finishing a beginner-level online course; participating in a taster activity, such as creating a simple project in a club or community workshop.
