Digital badging is an innovative method of recognizing attributes and accomplishments of a learner with the emphasis on complementing traditional approaches to education and development. Digital badging is flexible, precise, industry-relevant, meaningful, and motivating. It communicates to the employer the learner’s proficiency in a particular field far better than a transcript from school or a certificate from an accreditation board. It is a manageable and affordable alternative to strict term-based, costly, long-term commitments.