We are excited to have the opportunity to be a finalist for the Learning Impact Awards, 2025. These awards “recognize the most innovative and influential uses of technology to support learning worldwide. [The awards] recognize outstanding applications of edtech that address the most significant challenges facing the global education segment. Additionally, the Learning Impact Awards program aims to identify the repeatable implementation of efficient IT practices to help institutions and educational authorities increase access, create personalized learning environments, improve student engagement, promote actionable assessment, and advance ecosystem development.” – 1EdTech Learning Impact Awards
The community voting period is from May 29-June 4 at 12 noon ET, 2025.
Digital Promise recognizes this challenge and believes that high-quality, competency-based micro-credentials and learner-centered credentialing products are essential to breaking down these barriers and empowering learners. With over 12 years of experience researching and developing competency-based micro-credentials using digital badging technology, we developed a solution: Badge Engine–a free, open-source digital badging alternative that adheres to the most rigorously adopted universal standard, Open Badges 3.0 by the 1EdTech® Consortium, Inc.
By enabling organizations to host their own technology and content, Badge Engine democratizes the credentialing process, allowing organizations to take control of their own credentials. This approach offers a free, open-source alternative to existing privatized digital credentialing solutions, which often carry high costs and restrictive terms of use. Badge Engine’s open-source nature fosters a community-driven approach to development and innovation. Organizations can adapt and customize the platform to align with their specific needs and values, ensuring the credentialing process remains relevant and meaningful for their learners. Furthermore, hosting their own technology and content gives organizations control over their data and intellectual property, promoting transparency and trust in the digital credentialing process.
By removing significant financial and technological barriers, Badge Engine has the potential to transform the way learners’ skills and achievements are recognized and valued across contexts. This can increase opportunities for education, employment, and personal development, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable society.
Vote to support Badge Engine in achieving a Learning Impact Award: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8337719/lia2025vote
