About Us
Region of Learning is a place-based mission aiming to recognise and connect all types of learning, skills and attributes outside of formal education to improve outcomes for people and the place they live in.
At Region of Learning, we aim to transform skills recognition beyond formal education. We do this with digital badges and pathways, boosting learning and employability.
Partnering with local learning and training providers, employers and businesses, we create a strong skills ecosystem connecting young people to local opportunities.
Our badges and pathways validate a range of skills, empowering learners and career seekers to highlight their diverse experiences, and bridging the gap for growth and success.
Our Vision
Our vision for the Region of Learning is to be a beacon of excellence and opportunity.
We aim to create a vibrant, skills-based ecosystem where individuals are empowered to reach their goals and actively contribute to shaping a prosperous future for their communities.
Cities of Learning
The Cities of Learning of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA), rooted in a history of promoting innovation and social progress, seeks to bridge the education-industry divide. aims to make learning visible, discoverable, measurable, sharable and connected.
Region of Learning, a leader in this initiative, leverages the Cities of Learning model to connect youth with local learning, well-being, and career prospects, nurturing skills, confidence, and aspirations.
Initially successful in Brighton and Plymouth, UK, this initiative now transforms communities into hubs for practical learning and skill development.
“Cities of Learning works with employers, educators, policy makers and learners to agree shared learning priorities for their town, city, or region and to recognise those skills through digital badges.”
-Tom Kenyon
Head of Programme at the RSA
Meet the Team
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Joanna Hodgson
Manager
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Lucy Laing
Manager
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Georgia Thurston
Engagement Officer
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Kenechukwu (Kaycee) Umerah
Engagement Officer
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Ricky Tam
Digital Development and Technology Officer
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Chetna Jena
Learning Pathways Assistant
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Haniya Syed
Learning Pathways Assistant
Our Funders and Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
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Digital badges revolutionise recognition.
Region of Learning uses them for opportunities and education-industry links.
Key benefits:
Recognition: Badges celebrate achievements, enhancing profiles for employers and peers.
Validation: They validate informal learning, showcasing skills often unacknowledged by traditional qualifications.
Skill Development: Badges encourage learning, offering a roadmap to explore interests and track progress.
Employability: They spotlight specific skills, aiding hiring decisions.
Networking: Badges foster networking among learners, employers, and opportunity providers.
Join us to celebrate skills and build a brighter future.
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Digital badges represent skills and achievements, earned through activities like courses or workshops.
They contain metadata with issuer info, criteria, and evidence. Easily shareable online, they validate learning beyond qualifications.
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Go to your profile in Navigatr.app.
Select the "Badges" tab.
Choose the badge to share.
Click the share icon.
Pick LinkedIn from the share menu.
Select an option.
Post in your Feed, and your connections can like, comment, and tag the issuer.
For Certifications:
Certifications appear on your profile, showcasing additional training.
They demonstrate proficiency and self-driven learning.
Navigatr auto-fills certification details.
Add the issuing organization's name.
Both options link viewers to your badge with your name and issuance date for verification.
You may also share your digital badges on other social media channels.
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We've teamed up with multiple platforms, including Badge Nation, a UK-based leader in digital badging, and Navigatr, a top badge issuing platform with AI and labor market analytics.
They enable you to efficiently manage and publish your badges on various platforms of your choice.