OPEN BADGES

Open Badge Applications and
Use Cases
Badges are being used in a number of ways including:
CREDENTIALLING NON-TRADITIONAL
1 PATHWAYS
In reality learning doesn’t just involve
seat time in a classroom or on a course.
Badges allow skills developed in the
workplace or by undertaking short pieces
of informal learning to be recognised and
validated.
2 MICRO-CREDENTIALLING
Micro-credentialing can more accurately
represent a learner’s skills, knowledge
and behaviour. Linked to the concept of
micro-credentialling is unbundling where
you can separate elements of a larger
learning programme to recognise specific
skills such as communication skills,
team working or software installation.
Badges can be created and validated for
very specific skills and experience. Thus
learners who demonstrate they have
acquired critical job-ready skills can earn
job-relevant badges.
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