Name: Don’t Be a Free-Badger – Align Criteria and Evidence to Ensure Workforce Value
Start: 2026-07-14T14:30:00-0600
End: 2026-07-14T15:00:00-0600

2026 Badge Summit @ CU Boulder
In-person July 13-15 | Online August 4

Don’t Be a Free-Badger – Align Criteria and Evidence to Ensure Workforce Value

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

UMC 247

The foundation of the open digital badge ecosystem is trust. Badges demonstrate verified proficiency in a specific skill set–at least they should. How do you make sure your badges convey meaningful information that is widely accepted and depended on? Quality in digital credentials is founded on well defined criteria for earning the badge and evidence that proves proficiency. Discover how to develop criteria that matter in the workforce and validate proficiency so your badges are widely accepted.

Speakers

Sandra Bullock

Senior Manager Learning Technology and Data Analytics, ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineering)

I work in the Learning & Development Technology unit for ASME - the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. We started a digital badge pilot this year with over 50 of our Educators who provide training courses for Mechanical Engineers. We are extending the pilot to include other... Read More →

Randy Bowman

President and CEO, International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)

Randy is a seasoned executive leader currently serving as the President and CEO of IACET, a non-profit accrediting body in the continuing education and training sector. With a focus on strategic vision and operational excellence, he effectively leads the organization to achieve its... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
UMC 247

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2026 Badge Summit

Sandra Bullock

Randy Bowman

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2026 Badge Summit

Sandra Bullock

Randy Bowman

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