NAVIGATR BADGE FRAMEWORK

Create Badges

The Navigatr Badge framework is designed to make creating your badges consistent on brand and easy to create.
So the type and depth of learning can be understood at a glance.

Open and Free for anyone to use. 

Each shape represents a different type of learning

A framework to recognises all types of learning

Types of Learning
The badge shapes represent different types of learning: circles for informal learning, hexagons for training and certified learning, pendants for qualifications, and finally octagons for membership.

Modes of Learning
Shading indicates the mode or depth of learning, progressing from left to right:

White – Exploring
Grey – Deepening
Colour – Applying and training
Black – Lead level (solid black)

NAVIGATR BADGE FRAMEWORK

A framework that works with any brand

Add your logo and brand colours using our Ai brand kit and create learning pathways that are consistent and on brand.

Employers, councils, schools, colleges, universities and charities are using The Navigatr Badge Framework to professionalise their badging programme.

“The Navigatr Badge Framework 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

Is it really free?

Yes! You can use the framework to create and issue badges for educational or commercial purposes on any platform.

Or use Navigatr, which makes badge issuing easy, make the most of AI and is always free for individuals, and offers unlimited issuing for organisations.

Small print to shout about
Attribution— You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made . You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.

No Derivatives — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material.

No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.

Non Commercial — Badge you create using the framework can be used for any commercial purpose but the framework 

Introducing The Navigatr AI Badge Assistant

300 million badges have been issued so far. So make your badges stand out.

Create consistency across your learning programme with hundreds of others.

Step 1: Professionalise your badges

Step 2: Launch your badge programme

Step 3: Widen your impact and grow your audience

Badge Design & Quality Assurance Service

Need assistance with creating and managing your digital badges?
The Navigatr Badge Framework provides consistency.

If you need more, Navigatr and partners provide expert quality assurance on your badge content.

 FAQs

 

  • Informal Learning, Training, Certificates, Qualifications and Membership can all be recognised using the framework.

  • Recognise learning from exploring a topic, deepening knowledge, applying knowledge, teaching and leadership.

  • Yes, the framework is designed to be universally accessible, making it available for individuals, educational institutions, businesses, and organisations alike.

  • The Navigatr Badge Framework is a collaborative initiative spearheaded by Navigatr, developed in partnership with a community of digital badging experts both from the UK and internationally.

  • The development of the framework is open to a collaborative community, allowing individuals, educators, badge experts, and professionals in relevant fields to contribute to its growth and improvement. You can also add comments and issues on the GitHub 'Navigatr Badge Framework' page.

  • The framework is built for flexibility, enabling seamless alignment with a range of existing standards. Its adaptable structure supports integration across diverse learning environments, making it easy to embed within different educational and training contexts.

  • The Navigatr Badge Framework templates are free to use. They are Licensed under Creative Commons and are free to use with attribution: The Digital Badge Framework © 2024 by Navigatr is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

  • Yes, we provide a quality assurance service. Our team will review your badge designs to ensure they comply with the Framework. Badges that meet the standard will receive the official Quality Assurance mark. For more information, please contact us.

  • The standard is released under a Creative Commons Non-Commercial No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) Licence.

    This allows badge creators and issuers to develop their own badges at no cost, provided they give proper attribution.

    You can use the badges created with the framework for profit, such as recognising paid services like certification, training, or credentials.

    Exemptions are available for the commercial use of the framework in cases such as platform integration, consultancy services, or quality assurance. Please contact us for more information.

    No derivatives are allowed, as the framework is designed to ensure consistency and integrity. This restriction is essential to maintain the standard's uniform application and uphold its quality.

  • Yes – endorsements from your partners, businesses, communities, and awarding organisations can all be added to badges, adding additional weight and credibility.