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Module 01: Digital Badge Foundations
Awarded to John Doe by Certify Academy
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- 22 Sep 2026 ID KGzYWY
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This badge recognises a clear understanding of what digital badges are and why they can be trusted. Earners can explain what a badge contains (issuer, criteria, evidence and expiry), how the Open Badges standard and verifiable credentials work, and how badges differ from certificates, micro-credentials and qualifications. It is the first of three badges in the Digital Badge Practitioner pathway from Certify Academy.
Earning Criteria
To earn this badge, participants:
- Completed four lessons on what a digital badge is, the information inside a badge, Open Badges and verifiable credentials, and how badges compare with certificates and micro-credentials
- Inspected and verified a live digital badge, identifying its issuer, earner, criteria, dates and evidence, and submitted a written assessment of how trustworthy it is
- Passed the Module 01 assessment with a score of 80% or above
Skills
- Digital Badges
- Open Badges
- Verifiable Credentials
- Digital Credentials
- Micro-credentials
- Credential Verification