How to Issue Digital Badges

Navigatr offers a variety of flexible and efficient methods to issue badges, allowing providers and admins to choose the approach that best fits their needs. Below is a summary of all the available options. For detailed instructions on each method, please click on the header to view the relevant article.

1. Issuing Badges via Email

This is the classic method of issuing badges. Issue a badge by adding the recipient's name and email address, and they’ll receive a direct link to claim their badge via email.

• Best For: One-off badge issuing.
• Recipient Action: Claim via email link.

2. Bulk Issuing via CSV

Ideal for issuing badges to multiple recipients at once using a CSV file.

• Best For: Bulk issuing for large groups.
• Recipient Action: Claim via email link.

3. Issuing Badges via QR Code

Issue a badge by scanning the recipient's unique Navigatr QR code, just like tapping a supermarket loyalty card.

• Best For: In-person events or quick issuing without email.
• Recipient Action: Automatically claimed.

4. Issuing Badges via Library Card

A no-email method using the barcode on Civica Spydus Library Cards. This approach allows library-goers to check out a book and claim a badge at the same time.

• Best For: Organisations relying on physical library cards.
• Recipient Action: Automatically claimed.

5. Issuing Badges via an Activity

Think of it like Eventbrite with badging. Automatically issue badges when learners attend a workshop, training session, or event.

• Best For: Events, workshops, or sessions requiring attendance tracking.
• Recipient Action: Automatically claimed.

6. Issuing Badges via Autobadge

A fully automated method of issuing badges like self-driving cars. Autobadges automatically issue badges when users meet pre-defined skill-based rules.

• Best For: Automated badge issuing based on achievements.
• Recipient Action: Automatically claimed.

7. Issuing Badges via Zapier

Connect Navigatr to thousands of apps through Zapier’s no-code integrations. Whenever a specific action occurs—like completing a form, hitting a milestone, or finishing an online course—you can automatically trigger a badge to be issued.

• Best For: Automating badge issuance with LMS platforms, quizzes, forms, and workflows.
• Recipient Action: Claim via email link..

8. Issuing Badges via Webhooks

Webhooks provide an automated way to issue badges based on actions completed on external platforms, such as completing a quiz or submitting a form.

• Best For: Automating badge issuing from platforms like Riddle, Typeform, or Zoho Forms.
• Recipient Action: Claim via email link.

Choosing the Right Method

The table below provides a quick comparison to help you choose the best method for issuing badges:

Final Notes

Navigatr’s flexible badge-issuing options are designed to suit a variety of use cases, whether you’re managing small groups, large events, or automated processes.

If you have a unique requirement for badge issuing, contact [email protected] for guidance.