Design for Life: digital badging and transforming skills recognition

In this interactive events series, we share insights from the RSA’s Design for Life mission, including six perspectives we consider core to regenerative change: systemic, imaginative, adaptive, collective, long-time and authentic. How might we invite these perspectives into all our work to transform our economic, social and environmental systems to be more conducive to life?

We spotlight where these perspectives are being applied within a range of work-in-progress ‘interventions’ by the RSA, as well as by our Fellows and partners to imagine and pursue better futures. Join us to discuss what we’re doing, what we’re learning, and what shows up in your own changemaking work.

At this event, Patrina Law (Lifelong Learning Lead) and Rebecca Purton (Evaluation Manager) will share learnings and provocations from our Digital Badging Commission intervention.

Led in partnership by Ufi VocTech and the RSA, the Digital Badging Commission aims to transform how individuals, employers and organisations recognise and reward learning and skills development. The Commission seeks to develop the understanding and adoption of digital badges and standards by employers and organisations who deliver learning, valuing a more holistic view of a person’s skills and experiences.

Discover how this initiative is transforming how we recognize and value skills. Patrina and Rebecca will provide an overview, sharing insights from their digital badging landscape review with real-world examples. They'll also introduce the next phase: sub-working groups focused on establishing quality standards, shaping policy, addressing employer needs, and developing technical infrastructure to advance digital badging.

Presentations from our speakers will be followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion.

We welcome all changemakers who are interested from different fields and disciplines, within and beyond our RSA Fellowship community.

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Please be aware that registrations will close two hours before the event is due to start.

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At the RSA, we strive to create inclusive and supportive environments for all Fellows. We recognise that individuals may require different forms of support to fully participate in our events and activities. Therefore, we welcome and encourage Fellows to bring the support they feel is necessary, whether it be a carer, an emotional support animal, or any other form of assistance. We ask that you fill out the accessibility requirements box in your Eventbrite booking form in advance of attending one of our events to ensure that the venues can accommodate such requirements. Our aim is to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and valued, and we are committed to accommodating diverse needs to foster an inclusive community. 

Data: We sometimes record our online RSA Fellowship events for learning purposes, publicity and/or public viewing. By attending this event, you accept that you may appear in RSA videos, audio or images as an attendee of this event. 

By registering for this event you consent to receiving communications about this event, both before and after, and you agree to the sharing of your name, organisation & title with the Fellow(s) and/or partner organisation(s) hosting this event. Attendees also agree to the sharing of their name and organisation with other delegates at the event so that they might contact you through MyRSA. If you do not wish this information to be shared, please let us know by emailing: [email protected]. 

The information you provide when registering for an event will be retained by the RSA and will be used to record attendance at the event. To understand more about how the RSA uses your data, please see our Privacy Policy. 

Please be aware that registrations will close two hours before the event is due to start. 

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Steps, RSA House and Online via Zoom, 8 John Adam Street, London, United Kingdom