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.

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.

“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

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

 FAQs

 

  • Informal Learning, Training, Memberships, Qualifications and Certifications can all be recognised using the framework.

  • Recognise learning from exploring a topic, deepening knowledge to applying that knowledge, teaching and leading others with the different modes for each learning type.

  • Yes, the framework is designed for universal accessibility, making it available for use by 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 including the ICoBC.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 create their own badges at no cost, provided they give proper attribution. 

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

    Exemptions are available for commercial use of the framework for uses such as integration into platforms, consultancy offers or quality assurance services. Please contact us for more information.

    No derivatives are allowed, as the Framework 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.

Step 1: Professionalise your badges

Step 2: Launch your badge programme

Step 3: Widen your impact and grow your audience

Create consistency across your learning programme with hundreds of others.

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.