What is the Badge of Excellence?

Open Awards’ Badge of Excellence is a quality assurance mark for your training or development programme.

It ensures that all your learning activities, not just your regulated qualifications, are nationally recognised.

Perfect for a range of training experiences, our Badge of Excellence helps your learners demonstrate their skills and celebrate their achievements. 

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What activities can receive a Badge of Excellence?

  • Face-to-face training
  • Group activities
  • Community projects
  • Distance learning
  • E-learning
  • Work placements
  • Continued professional development

In line with Open Awards’ mission to change lives through learning, the Badge of Excellence quality mark assures the training and learning activities rather than accrediting the learners themselves.

Have a conversation with our team to find out more. Email us at enquiries@openawards.org.uk