Digital Badge Strategy

Earning Criteria:

• Earner has explored what digital badges are, how. they work, and their benefits to learners, employers and ITPs.
• Earner has Reviewed case studies of successful implementation across a range of contexts.
• Earner has Explored how digital badges can be aligned to standards so they can consider how they could be used within their own organisation's context.
• Earner has Explored the work of the Digital Badging Commission and how, in partnership with RSA, Ufi plan to wider the adoption of digital badges across the UK skills system. Earner is aware of the exemplar badges and how these can be used.
• Earner has Observed how the Ufi funded platform, Credsuite, can support badge writing and issuing and provides access to over 500 badges for providers to reuse.

About this activity:

• Ufi VocTech Trust
• Level: Foundational
• Availability: Available by application only
• Cost: Free
• Duration: Hours
• Location: In-person

Standards:

RSA

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.

https://www.thersa.org/design-for-life-our-mission/social-infrastructure/digital-badging/