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Tutorials, guides, and product updates on issuing verifiable digital credentials with Open Badge v2.0.
How Universities Are Using Open Badges for Micro-Credentials
Universities issue micro-credentials for short courses, bootcamps, and competency milestones — Open Badges make them shareable and verifiable. Real-world rollout patterns.
Nacho Coll 10 min read 
Certifier Alternative & Pricing Comparison (2026)
Certifier and Badges Ninja both issue verifiable digital certificates. An honest cost + features comparison — and why a large, flexible annual credential pool beats a small annual cap.
Nacho Coll 9 min read 
Certifier Pricing (2026): What It Actually Costs Issuers
A clear breakdown of Certifier's 2026 tiers and its annual credential-credit model — and how Badges Ninja's transparent monthly pricing compares.
Nacho Coll 10 min read Introducing Team Seats & Roles: Share One Account With Your Whole Team
Invite teammates by email to share one account's issuers, badges, and credentials — with Owner, Admin, Editor, and Viewer roles. Seats are included on every plan, even Free.
Nacho Coll 4 min read Blockchain Certificates vs Open Badges: Which for Digital Credentials in 2026?
Blockchain certificates vs Open Badge v2.0: how verification, portability, and cost differ — and when each makes sense for issuing digital credentials.
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Bold Double-ring Course Badge Template — Free
A bold double-ring course completion badge you can customise in seconds and issue as a verifiable Open Badge. Editable graduation cap emblem, text layers, many colours — free designer, no design skills needed.
Nacho Coll 4 min read 
Bold Hexagon Achievement Badge Template — Free, 8 Colours
A bold hexagon achievement badge you can customise in seconds and issue as a verifiable Open Badge. Editable star emblem, text layers, many colours — free designer, no design skills needed.
Nacho Coll 4 min read 
Bold Octagon Course Badge Template — Free
A bold octagon course completion badge you can customise in seconds and issue as a verifiable Open Badge. Editable graduation cap emblem, text layers, many colours — free designer, no design skills needed.
Nacho Coll 4 min read 
Bold Ringed Course Badge Template — Free
A bold ringed course completion badge you can customise in seconds and issue as a verifiable Open Badge. Editable diploma emblem, text layers, many colours — free designer, no design skills needed.
Nacho Coll 4 min read