Badge design, made easy.
Free editable templates that take the complexity out of recognising skills with digital badges.
Absolutely free for non commercial use.
Recognise any type of learning or experience.
Created with experts
Special thanks to contributors to version 1 of the standard.
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Doug Belshaw
We are Open Co-op
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Karen Pontin
City & Guilds Quality Assurance Expert
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Anna Sheard
Digital Badge Consultant

Endorsed by the International Council on Badges & Credentials.

“Navigatr's visual taxonomy is a pivotal step towards creating a more standardised and effective system for understanding and assessing digital badges.”
Rolf Reinhardt, Member of the Executive Committee for ICoBC

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FAQs
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Yes, the framework is designed for universal accessibility, making it available for use by individuals, educational institutions, businesses, and organisations alike.
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The Navigatr Badging Standard is a collaborative initiative spearheaded by Navigatr, developed in partnership with a community of digital badging experts both from the UK and internationally including the ICOBC
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Contributions to the development of the framework are open to a collaborative community. Individuals, educators, badge experts, and professionals in relevant fields can participate in shaping and enhancing the framework.
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The framework is designed to be adaptable and can align with various standards seamlessly. It ensures compatibility with different learning standards, allowing for integration into diverse educational contexts.
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Navigatr’s Open Badge Visual Framework templates are Licensed under Creative Commons.
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Yes, we provide a quality assurance service. Our team will review your badge designs to ensure they comply with the standard. For more information, please contact us. Badges that meet the standard will receive the official Quality Assurance mark.
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Endorsing the framework signifies a formal acknowledgment and approval of its effectiveness and utility. Recognition involves acknowledging the framework's value and incorporating it into educational or organizational practices as a preferred or recommended tool.
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The standard is released under a Creative Commons Non-Commercial No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) License. This allows badge creators and issuers to use the standard at no cost. Commercial uses, including offering advice or quality assurance services, necessitate an additional license. No derivatives are allowed, as the standard is jointly governed and undergoes an annual review to ensure consistency and integrity. This prohibition on derivatives is essential to maintain the standard's uniform application and uphold its quality.

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