What is Navigatr?

Navigatr is a digital badging platform designed to help organisations create, manage, and track digital credentials. Whether you're an educational institution, local authority, business, or nonprofit, Navigatr makes it easy to recognise skills and achievements with verifiable, shareable badges.

A Quick History of Navigatr

Navigatr started as a response to the need for recognising learning beyond traditional qualifications. The idea began in 2012 with paper-based co-designs and took shape in 2014 through BadgeLAB Leeds, a pilot project aimed at citywide digital badging. Since then, Navigatr has evolved into a leading digital badging solution with major milestones:

• 2020 – Skills tagging introduced to enhance badge relevance
• 2021 – Lightcast-powered Skills Scanner launched for automated skill suggestions
• 2022 – AI-assisted badge creation added, streamlining metadata and design

Who Uses Navigatr?

Educational Institutions

Schools, colleges, and universities use Navigatr to track student achievements and enhance employability.

Example: Leeds University’s EDI Program uses Navigatr to issue badges for training in workplace diversity, allowing students and staff to showcase verified credentials on LinkedIn and CVs.

Local Authorities & City Programs

Local councils and city programs use digital badging to connect skills development with employment opportunities.

Example: Belfast City Council integrates digital badges with local job opportunities, helping residents transition into employment.

Employers & Businesses

Companies use digital credentials to upskill staff, document achievements, and improve retention.

Example: IBM introduced badges for internal training, seeing a 694% increase in course completions by offering employees verified credentials.

Nonprofits & Community Organisations

Charities and social enterprises use badges to recognise volunteer contributions and skills development.

Example: HelloHope Leeds uses Navigatr pathways to track participation in community support programs, boosting engagement and motivation.

Key Features of Navigatr

• AI-Powered Badge Creation – Easily design badges with AI-generated metadata
• Skill-Based Pathways – Guide learners through structured learning and development
• Data-Driven Insights – Track badge issuance, engagement, and impact
• Secure & Verifiable Credentials – Share badges on LinkedIn, CVs, and email signatures
• Customisable Branding – Align badges with your organisation’s identity

Get Started with Navigatr

Navigatr is helping organisations build trusted digital credentials that connect learning to real-world opportunities.

Ready to get started? Visit navigatr.app to explore how digital badging can support your organisation.