Open Badge Factory API v2 Moves to General Availability ~ Strengthening Automatic Badge Issuance through LMS and HR Integration
Infosign Co., Ltd. announced that API v2 of its Open Badge Factory platform has officially transitioned from beta to General Availability as of February 3, 2026. This enhances automatic badge issuance through integration with LMS and HR systems, addressing DX promotion and reskilling demands.
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Infosign Co., Ltd. (Location: Taito-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Susumu Murata) announces that API v2* of its Open Badge Factory platform, which it provides, officially transitioned from beta to General Availability (GA) on February 3, 2026.
This enables the construction of a mechanism for automatically issuing Open Badges from Learning Management Systems (LMS), HR systems, and proprietary in-house applications with higher reliability and scalability.
*API (Application Programming Interface): A connection specification for linking data and functions between different systems.
■ Background
Against the backdrop of advancing DX (Digital Transformation) and increasing interest in reskilling among working adults, the utilization of "Open Badges," which digitally certify and visualize learning history and skills, is rapidly expanding both domestically and internationally.
To meet these needs, Open Badge Factory, the developer of Open Badge Factory, has officially released its REST API "API v2," which handles integration with external systems, as a General Availability version after long-term beta testing and user feedback.
Details of new features, changes, and implementation benefits are explained on our official blog.
▶ https://www.infosign.co.jp/blog/apiv2
■ Main New Features and Changes of API v2
1. OpenAPI-compliant documentation
API specifications are provided in OpenAPI (formerly Swagger) format. This makes it easier to explore and test endpoints and automatically generate client code, reducing development man-hours.
2. Robust and future-proof architecture
The internal design has been revamped, evolving into a structure that can be safely adopted for system integration based on long-term operation.
3. Enhanced automated issuance workflow
Support for automated badge issuance triggered by events such as course completion and qualification acquisition has been strengthened. It is now easier to implement processes involving mass issuance and conditional branching.
4. Easy integration with diverse systems
Integration with various platforms such as LMS, HR systems, and proprietary applications has become simpler.
■ Anticipated Integration Use Cases
LMS integration: Automatic badge issuance to learners linked to events such as course completion and test passing (compatible with Moodle, Canvas, etc.)
HR/Talent Management System integration: Issuance and visualization of internal training completion, qualification acquisition, and skill evaluation results as digital skill badges for employees.
Integration into proprietary applications: Event participation certificates, customer-向け certification programs, community contribution badges, etc.
【About Open Badge Factory / Open Badge Passport】
Open Badge Factory is a platform that allows universities and companies to easily design, issue, and manage their own Open Badges.
● Details of Open Badge Factory: https://www.infosign.co.jp/obf
Open Badge Passport is a digital wallet for learners to securely store received badges and share them on social media and portfolios.
● Open Badge Passport: https://openbadgepassport.com/
【About Infosign Co., Ltd.】
Established in 2001. In December 2023, it signed an exclusive distribution agreement in Japan with Open Badge Factory, which has been developing Open Badge business for 12 years mainly in Europe. It promotes education DX utilizing open source and open standards, such as providing "TAO Cloud," a SaaS version of the open source CBT platform "TAO."
【Contact Information】
Infosign Co., Ltd.
Address: NDK Ikenohata Building 4F, 1-2-18 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0008
Contact: obf@infosign.co.jp
Official HP: https://www.infosign.co.jp/
This enables the construction of a mechanism for automatically issuing Open Badges from Learning Management Systems (LMS), HR systems, and proprietary in-house applications with higher reliability and scalability.
*API (Application Programming Interface): A connection specification for linking data and functions between different systems.
■ Background
Against the backdrop of advancing DX (Digital Transformation) and increasing interest in reskilling among working adults, the utilization of "Open Badges," which digitally certify and visualize learning history and skills, is rapidly expanding both domestically and internationally.
To meet these needs, Open Badge Factory, the developer of Open Badge Factory, has officially released its REST API "API v2," which handles integration with external systems, as a General Availability version after long-term beta testing and user feedback.
Details of new features, changes, and implementation benefits are explained on our official blog.
▶ https://www.infosign.co.jp/blog/apiv2
■ Main New Features and Changes of API v2
1. OpenAPI-compliant documentation
API specifications are provided in OpenAPI (formerly Swagger) format. This makes it easier to explore and test endpoints and automatically generate client code, reducing development man-hours.
2. Robust and future-proof architecture
The internal design has been revamped, evolving into a structure that can be safely adopted for system integration based on long-term operation.
3. Enhanced automated issuance workflow
Support for automated badge issuance triggered by events such as course completion and qualification acquisition has been strengthened. It is now easier to implement processes involving mass issuance and conditional branching.
4. Easy integration with diverse systems
Integration with various platforms such as LMS, HR systems, and proprietary applications has become simpler.
■ Anticipated Integration Use Cases
LMS integration: Automatic badge issuance to learners linked to events such as course completion and test passing (compatible with Moodle, Canvas, etc.)
HR/Talent Management System integration: Issuance and visualization of internal training completion, qualification acquisition, and skill evaluation results as digital skill badges for employees.
Integration into proprietary applications: Event participation certificates, customer-向け certification programs, community contribution badges, etc.
【About Open Badge Factory / Open Badge Passport】
Open Badge Factory is a platform that allows universities and companies to easily design, issue, and manage their own Open Badges.
● Details of Open Badge Factory: https://www.infosign.co.jp/obf
Open Badge Passport is a digital wallet for learners to securely store received badges and share them on social media and portfolios.
● Open Badge Passport: https://openbadgepassport.com/
【About Infosign Co., Ltd.】
Established in 2001. In December 2023, it signed an exclusive distribution agreement in Japan with Open Badge Factory, which has been developing Open Badge business for 12 years mainly in Europe. It promotes education DX utilizing open source and open standards, such as providing "TAO Cloud," a SaaS version of the open source CBT platform "TAO."
【Contact Information】
Infosign Co., Ltd.
Address: NDK Ikenohata Building 4F, 1-2-18 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0008
Contact: obf@infosign.co.jp
Official HP: https://www.infosign.co.jp/