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This paper outlines the proposed extensions for use of digital badging in a resource constrained environment as part of the Information and Communication Technology for Rural Educational Development (ICT4RED) implementation in the Nciba district in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The badging forms part of the Teacher Professional Development component that extended to 26 schools and 258 teachers over a 3year period. The initial implementation aimed to use Mozilla open badges. This was problematic as there was limited to no connectivity in the district. In addition the teachers had little or no digital persona and the digital representation of attained skills would have little or no value to them. Alternative methods were explored and are documented here. In conclusion a case is made for an alternative mechanism to include end users in a resource constrained environment.