"We need standardization that is scalable and does not stifle innovation," said Davis. "The coalition and the framework offer one pathway, and they also provide an approach that can inspire others to develop alternative pathways."

Skills: identify the skills represented in the credential
Framework alignment: identify alignment to a framework
Issuer accreditation: Identify accreditation status or awarding authority
Issuer: Identify which organization is issuing the badge
Evidence: Provides the opportunity to include sample work or other evidence to support the assertion
Rubric: If applicable, provide the scoring rubric that was used in the assessment
Result: Identify the learners' final assessment result (does not have to be numeric)
Criteria: Identify what the learner needed to achieve to earn the badge
Assessment: Information about assessment(s) completed in earning the credential
Duration: Information related to the length of time required to complete the credential
Achievement type: Must be closely aligned with the credential
Endorsement (if third-party endorsement is applicable)

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