Building a
Learning
Ecosystem

with
Open Badges

Open Badges make skills visible so that everyone can showcase and share their strengths.
The ripple effect of a shared badge is high, catching the attention of many and motivating others to learn.

Number of issuing organizations

600+

Number of badges issued

1.3million+

Type of badge issued

10000+

※The issuing organizations listed above include those in preparation for publication.
※As for the number and type of issued badges, expired badges are also included.

What are Openbadges?

What are
Open Badges?

Open Badges are digital certificates of knowledge, skills and experience.
Many Open Badges are issued by universities, certification bodies, and global IT companies, mainly in Europe and the United States. They are also issued by various organizations in the Asia-Pacific region.
As an international standard, the Open Badge is also a digital marketing tool that makes qualifications and learning visible for increasing the number of examinees and learners.

List of Issuing Organizations

603
As of October 2024

The following organizations are part of the Asia Pacific Open Badge Network. These organizations issue Open Badges to recognize and validate skills, achievements, and learning experiences. In addition to Europe and the United States, issuance is progressing rapidly in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in countries like Japan and South Korea.

About Asia Pacific Open Badge Network

About Asia Pacific
Open Badge Network

Membership-based to a job-based model, the “learning history” can be clearly and visibly defined and visualized.
The “learning history” can be clearly indicated and visualized in an easy-to-understand manner.
Unlike NFTs and digital badges, because there is a “wallet” where open badges are stored,recipients can centrally manage the open badges they have earned throughout their lives.

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