public speaker Level Ups!
Ignite XP
1XP!
2XP!
3XP!
Earners of this badge have completed an employer-led, real-world communication challenge by planning and delivering a short talk with a clear purpose. Earners have prepared a simple structure with a beginning, middle and end; spoken clearly at an appropriate pace; and used simple prompts or visuals if needed. Earners have followed a basic online safety rule; shown respect in communication; asked for help if worried; and provided evidence and reflection (such as notes, a script, or a recording).
Earning Criteria:
- Earner has communicated clearly and appropriately for purpose and audience by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in communication by using simple communication for a clear purpose. They have gained awareness of verbal communication and learnt about written communication.
- Earner has presented information and ideas with confidence by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in public speaking by sharing information in a simple way. They have gained awareness of public speaking techniques and learnt about articulation.
- Earner has communicated safely, ethically, and inclusively, by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in interpersonal communication by following basic safety and respect rules. They have gained awareness of body language and learnt about non-verbal communication.
- Earner has produced evidence of learning and progression by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in organisation, reflection, and trying again by collecting simple evidence and reflecting. They have gained awareness of interviews, personal strengths, transferable skills, and learnt about a curriculum vitae (CV).
Earners of this badge have completed an employer-led, real-world communication challenge by planning and delivering a short presentation for a chosen audience. Earners have explained the purpose and audience; adapted language, tone, or format; and used key points to structure content. Earners have applied privacy and consent rules; used inclusive language and basic accessibility approaches; responded to questions or feedback; improved the message using feedback; and organised evidence into a portfolio with reflection and next steps.
Earning Criteria:
- Earner has communicated clearly and appropriately for the purpose and audience by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in audience engagement by adapting communication for different audiences. They have gained an awareness of audience development and learnt about persuasive communication.
- Earner has presented information and ideas with confidence by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in public speaking by delivering a short presentation. They have gained awareness stage presence and learnt about speech clarity.
- Earner has communicated safely, ethically, and inclusively, by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in interpersonal skills by applying safe and inclusive communication. They have gained awareness of body language and learnt about non-verbal communication.
- Earner has produced evidence of learning and progression by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in organising evidence, using feedback, and reflection by organising evidence and summarising learning. They have gained awareness of their progress, next steps, transferable skills, and learnt about interviews, curriculum vitae (CV), and applications.
Earners of this badge have completed an employer-led, real-world communication challenge by analysing audience needs and constraints; designing a persuasive talk; and evaluating effectiveness using evidence. Earners have managed questions and challenge professionally; evaluated risks and ethical dilemmas (including misinformation and harm); and proposed safe, inclusive practice with adjustments. Earners have evaluated impact using feedback, proposed improvements, and curated a role-aligned portfolio with reflection and next steps (such as an application, interview preparation, or networking).
Earning Criteria:
- Earner has communicated clearly and appropriately for the purpose and audience by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in public relations by planning and evaluating communication strategies. They have gained awareness of communications and learnt about audience development.
- Earner has presented information and ideas with confidence by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in persuasive speaking by delivering and evaluating persuasive communication. They have gained awareness of persuasive communication and learnt about debating.
- Earner has communicated safely, ethically, and inclusively, by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in conflict resolution by managing risk and ethical dilemmas in communication. They have gained awareness of handling confrontation and learnt about critical listening.
- Earner has produced evidence of learning and progression by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in curriculum vitae (CV) writing, cover letter writing, job applications, and reflection by curating a progression-focussed portfolio. They have gained awareness of transferable skills, professionalism, and learnt about reflection, progress tracking, and interview skills.
Ascend XP
1XP!
2XP!
3XP!
Earners of this badge have completed an employer-led communication challenge by preparing and delivering a simple talk with a clear purpose and a basic structure with a beginning and end. They used clear words, spoke at an appropriate pace, and used simple prompts or visuals if needed. They followed basic safe, respectful communication, knew who to ask for help if worried, and provided evidence from at least two activities with a short reflection.
Earning Criteria:
- Earner has communicated clearly and appropriately for purpose and audience by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal communication by using simple communication for a clear purpose. They have gained awareness of receptive and expressive language, audience engagement, and learnt about speaking and articulation.
- Earner has presented information and ideas with confidence by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in public speaking, speech clarity, and stage presence by sharing information in a simple way. They have gained awareness of being a confident communicator, dynamic communicator, and learnt about rehearsal and articulation.
- Earner has communicated safely, ethically, and inclusively, by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in interpersonal skills, body language, and non-verbal communication by following basic safety and respect rules. They have gained awareness of handling confrontation and conflict resolution and learnt about participation in a discussion and asking questions.
- Earner has produced evidence of learning and progression by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in organisation, reflection, and trying again by collecting simple evidence and reflecting. They have gained awareness of interviews, personal strengths, transferable skills, and learnt about a curriculum vitae (CV).
Earners of this badge have completed an employer-led communication challenge by planning and delivering a short talk with clear key points for a defined purpose and audience. They adapted language, tone, or format, used voice, body language, and timing appropriately, and responded to questions or feedback, improving their message using feedback. They applied privacy and consent rules, used inclusive language and basic accessibility approaches, and used the correct route to respond to concerns. They built a simple portfolio with reflection and an updated progression plan.
Earning Criteria:
- Earner has communicated clearly and appropriately for the purpose and audience by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in interpersonal communication, persuasive communication, and communications by adapting communication for different audiences. They have gained an awareness of audience development, audience engagement, and learnt about persuasive speaking and written communication.
- Earner has presented information and ideas with confidence by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in public speaking, speech clarity, and stage presence by delivering a short presentation. They have gained awareness of live performance, live events, and learnt about rehearsal and articulation.
- Earner has communicated safely, ethically, and inclusively, by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in interpersonal skills, body language, and non-verbal communication by applying safe and inclusive communication. They have gained awareness of handling confrontation, conflict resolution, and learnt about discussion facilitation, participation, and asking questions.
- Earner has produced evidence of learning and progression by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in organising evidence, using feedback, and reflection by organising evidence and summarising learning. They have gained awareness of their progress, next steps, transferable skills, and learnt about interviews, curriculum vitae (CV), and applications.
Earners of this badge have completed an employer-led communication challenge by analysing audience needs and constraints, designing an approach that meets purpose and audience needs, and delivering a persuasive presentation or pitch. They managed questions and challenge professionally, evaluated impact using evidence and feedback, and proposed improvements. They evaluated risks and ethical dilemmas (fairness, harm, misinformation), proposed safe, inclusive practice with reasonable adjustments, and curated a role-aligned portfolio evidencing development over time and next steps.
Earning Criteria:
- Earner has communicated clearly and appropriately for the purpose and audience by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in communications, persuasive communication, and interpersonal communication by planning and evaluating communication strategies. They have gained awareness of audience development, public relations, and learnt about persuasive speaking and debating.
- Earner has presented information and ideas with confidence by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in persuasive speaking, public speaking, and stage presence by delivering and evaluating persuasive communication. They have gained awareness of live performance, being a panellist, and learnt about rehearsal and articulation.
- Earner has communicated safely, ethically, and inclusively, by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in conflict resolution, handling confrontation, and interpersonal skills by managing risk and ethical dilemmas in communication. They have gained awareness of persuasive communication, non-verbal communication, and learnt about discussion facilitation and asking questions.
- Earner has produced evidence of learning and progression by completing an employer-led, real-world communication challenge. They have gained and demonstrated skills in curriculum vitae (CV) writing, cover letter writing, job applications, and reflection by curating a progression-focussed portfolio. They have gained awareness of transferable skills, professionalism, and learnt about reflection, progress tracking, and interview skills.