Welcome to the International Council on Badges and Credentials [ICoBC]. Join us in our movement to
Contributing to a world where every learner’s journey is digitally celebrated, valued, and interconnected.
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Scope of the e-Assessment Awards 2025
This award will recognise an organisation, team or individual that has integrated digital badges into an assessment system in a way that serves as an exemplar of best practice. A digital badge is understood as a micro-credential that records the attainment of a specific skill or competence and is web-based, clickable, and contains unique verifiable metadata.
Entry
Submissions from education institutions and non-profits/ charities are free of charge. To avail of this offer, please email awards@e-assessment.com with your name, job title, organisation name, not-profit or charity number (if applicable) and any other relevant information you feel necessary to demonstrate suitability for this offer.
The 5th ICoBC Symposium, themed “Building Global Capabilities,” focuses on the importance of recognizing and validating skills and experiences across borders in our interconnected world. The event will explore how digital credentials, micro-credentials, open badges, digital badges, skill inventories, skill wallets, and digital identity can enhance the portability of skills and experiences, creating opportunities for all. It brings together thought leaders and innovators to discuss good practices, global insights, and innovative frameworks that support lifelong learning and equitable access to opportunities.
Participants will engage in sessions and workshops designed to inspire action and collaboration, emphasizing the need for flexible, secure, and accessible systems. The symposium aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to drive meaningful change in their own contexts, highlighting the collective responsibility to create a more interconnected and inclusive world. The discussions will illuminate the path forward and inspire a renewed commitment to global collaboration and capability-building.
ICoBC Speakers include Experts from:
What we do: At the International Council on Badges and Credentials, our mission is to foster a dynamic ecosystem that advances the recognition of informal, non-formal, and formal learning through digital badges and (micro-)credentials. We are dedicated to cultivating a world where diverse learning pathways are acknowledged, valued, and interconnected. Our actions are guided by the principles of holistic understanding, inclusive collaboration, global awareness, and innovation support. Through methodical development, technological advancement, and organizational synergy, we strive to create a transformative impact on individuals, organizations, and societies.