This is a limited online pilot where participants submit real Gamebadges applications using evidence from their existing work/portfolio. If you’re accepted as a tester, here’s what’s in it for you:
- Choose from 140+ badges across 9 categories, then submit your evidence between 14–27 September.
- Discord support will be available at set times if you’ve got questions about the process (not coaching or training).
- Applications will be reviewed by the end of the following week.
- You can check your competence level
- If your evidence meets the criteria, you earn a badge*.
- If your application isn’t successful, you’ll get feedback to help you improve.
Challenge Sprint in a nutshell
During the sprint, you’ll run the full application quest: choose your badge objective, submit your proof, and see if your evidence meets the criteria. Clear the requirements and you’ll unlock a competence-based Open Badge. Miss the mark and you’ll still get actionable feedback from a professional (yes—from a real human, not a bot) to level up and try again.
Gamebadges are available in three competence levels, and in the challenge sprint we are unlocking Bronze, Silver and Gold level badges. The earned badges are shareable and portable - you can use them in your portfolio or LinkedIn profile.
How to start your challenge?
Select your difficulty setting for the challenge sprint:
- Easy (Rookie): apply for 1 badge (out of 140 different)
- Normal (Veteran): complete 1 track (4–5 badges in the same skillset, there are over 40 to choose from)
- Hard (Legend) : go for 100%+ — complete a full skillset track and grab extra badges on top
Applying for one badge takes anywhere from 30 minutes to around a work day, depending on how much of the requested material you already have at hand.
Do you accept the mission? Limited spots available - apply by September 9th!
Full details on how to apply for badges will be shared with selected participants. We also provide direct and continuous support, including assisting you with your badge applications, on our Discord throughout the whole challenge.
*Earning a competence-based badge gives you access to Open Badge Factory / Passport, which is a verified Open Badge platform that uses 3.0 standard.
