Badging refers to the process of adding a digital or physical badge to an individual's profile, indicating their achievements, skills, qualifications, or other relevant information. This can be used in various settings such as education, workforce development, and professional certification programs. The purpose of badging is to provide recognition for specific accomplishments and to verify the individual’s expertise or competence in a particular area. It also helps employers, educators, and other stakeholders to identify and validate an individual's skills and knowledge more accurately.