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      Joining Badge Nation - Understanding Credly

      Joining Badge Nation with Credly? Find out more about the available options.

      Whether you are brand new to digital badging or looking for a change, we will support you to create a tailored membership package that suits your needs. To join Badge Nation with Credly as your issuing platform, membership will be made up of:

      • 1 x Credly Collection
      • Badge Nation services
        - Customer support (flat rate)
        - QA & Publishing (price per badge)
        - Implementation (optional)

      Find out more about the choices you will need to make along the way:

      Credly collection

      Your Credly collection is the technology cost associated with your Badge Nation membership. This is what gets you access to the issuing platform.

      We can support you to create a Credly collection on the Badge Nation issuing license if your organisation:

      • Is not-for-profit
      • Intends to issue under 250 badges per year

       If this does not apply to you, or you are looking to purchase Badge Nation services for an existing or separate Credly license, please submit an enquiry to discuss available options. 

      Badge Nation services

      Badge Nation services support you throughout the process of learning about badges, badge writing, quality assurance, publishing, and support to use your chosen platform.

      These services are in addition to your OBF subscription and provide a flexible way to access the world of digital badging.

      Customer Support
      £100 per organisation and includes:

      • Access to the Badge Zone for unlimited individuals in your organisation – Write badges, receive quality assurance, access our library of how-to guides and resources, and request support – all in one place.
      • Unlimited access to events such as Badge Writing Workshops.
      • Customer support to answer queries and manage your badges.

      Quality Assurance and Publishing

      £25 per badge template. Buy as many or as few as you need.

      Write consistent, high-quality badges with our QA service. Each badge is reviewed by the human heart and mind of a Badge Nation team member and ensured to align with the RSA Badge Standard. To top it off we create the visual, publish the badge for you, and set up your OBF account ready for you to issue.

      Implementation (Optional)

      Need a little more? Additional tailor-made support to best support your needs and ambitions can include:

      • Badge writing
      • Staff training
      • Strategic support
      • Integration scoping

      Implementation services are bespoke. Please get in touch to discuss your needs and prices.


      We are here to support you to build a package that works for you. When you have decided on your Badge Nation services, we will supply you with a quote to join Badge Nation.

      To book a free, no obligation badge chat, please submit an enquiry.