Issuer playbook: launching digital badges at an SA institution

30-day MVP

• Pick one programme (short course or graduate badge).
• Write crisp criteria and skills tags.
• Choose Open Badges 3.0-capable tooling (or list on Digital Badge SA while you pilot).
• Issue to a pilot cohort; collect LinkedIn share analytics.
• Publish a public verify page and HR FAQ.

Governance

Define who can create badge classes, who approves issuance, and revocation rules. Keep an audit log. Align marketing claims with academic governance.