Pathways

Turn single badges into a learning journey

One badge marks a moment. A pathway tells a story. Certify lets you connect milestone credentials into a journey that keeps learners moving from their first step to mastery.

Deep dive

Build learning journeys with milestone credentials

Design multi-step pathways that reward learners at every milestone and stack into bigger achievements. Each completed step issues its own credential and moves the learner closer to the final, stackable award.

  • Custom pathway builder
  • Milestone badge issuing
  • Stackable credentials for learning journeys
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Four steps to a stackable pathway

1

Map the journey

Lay out the milestones that take a learner from foundation to mastery.

2

Attach a credential to each step

Design a milestone badge for every stage so progress is visible and rewarding.

3

Learners progress and earn

Each completed step issues a badge automatically and unlocks the next.

4

They stack into a final award

Completed milestones combine into a larger, stackable credential.

Use cases

Pathways for every kind of progression

Structure that keeps learners engaged from first step to finish.

Higher Education

Programme and module pathways

Recognise progress module by module on the way to a full qualification.

Associations

Structured CPD journeys

Guide members through accredited learning with stackable professional credentials.

Online Learning

Course tracks and specialisations

Bundle courses into tracks that reward learners at each milestone and at completion.

Employee Training

Role and skills progression

Build development paths that move employees from onboarding to advanced expertise.

Common questions about pathways

What is a stackable credential?+
It is a credential made up of smaller milestone badges, so completing each step builds towards a larger, recognised award.
Can milestone badges issue automatically?+
Yes. Connect your LMS or use the API so each milestone badge issues the moment a learner meets the criteria.
Is the pathway builder available on every plan?+
The pathway builder is included on the Advanced and Premium plans. The free Starter plan covers your first 50 recipients so you can pilot first.
Are stacked credentials still verifiable?+
Yes. Every milestone and final credential is Open Badges 2.0 and 3.0 compliant and independently verifiable.

Ready to turn your courses into a journey?

Book a 30-minute demo and we'll help you map your first stackable pathway.