The UK Digital Badging Commission’s report sets clear standards for open, verifiable and privacy-safe digital credentials. This article unpacks the recommendations, explains their implications for accreditors and providers, and outlines practical steps to design machine-readable badges, publish transparent assessment metadata, and deploy robust verification and governance practices for market adoption.

Use accreditation as a strategic asset to increase enrollments, shorten procurement cycles, and command premium pricing. This playbook guides trainers and providers through productising accredited SKUs, automating verifiable badges, building procurement packs, and piloting corporate offers. Start your application with The CPD Board™ to access fast, affordable accreditation and verification.