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Credentials

An Ogov credential must represent demonstrated capability, not time spent watching videos. Otherwise it becomes a decorative political credential, which would be worse than issuing nothing at all.

No credentials have been issued yet. The independent credential council that sets the standard is being formed, and no course has been published to assess.

Four levels

  • Level 1

    Learning acknowledgement

    Finish an introductory lesson

    Encourages participation. It is not presented as professional certification.

    Identity: No verification required

  • Level 2

    Verified skills badge

    Pass an assessment and complete a practical exercise

    Evidence of one specific competency.

    Identity: Verified email address

  • Level 3

    Ogov professional certificate

    Complete several courses and simulations, and a reviewed capstone

    A meaningful public-leadership credential.

    Identity: Identity verification, clearly labelled

  • Level 4

    Executive fellowship

    Selective cohort, live simulations, mentoring and a final defence

    For senior leaders and transition teams. Deliberately scarce.

    Identity: Identity verified

Ogov does not use the words “accredited diploma” or “professional licence”, and will not until a formal partnership with an accredited institution exists.

How work is assessed

  • Scenario-based examinations
  • Cabinet and crisis simulations
  • Contract-review exercises
  • Budget-prioritisation decisions
  • Recorded oral defence
  • Peer and expert review
  • A practical national-development capstone

Passing is not automatic. Work may be resubmitted, but the standard does not move.

What is published

The rubric and the passing standard are always public. For open capstones the achievement band is public too:

  • Pass
  • Merit
  • Distinction
  • Distinction with Public Leadership Commendation

Exact numerical scores stay private unless the learner chooses to disclose them, and similarity or AI-detection percentages are never published about anyone. See academic integrity.

Verification is public and free

Every credential carries a unique identifier and a permanent address on this domain. Anyone can check it without an account: what the holder demonstrated, how it was assessed, who assessed it, and whether it is valid, expired or revoked. Credentials are signed, so an altered certificate fails verification.

Verify a credential

What a credential is not

This credential confirms that the holder satisfied the stated learning and assessment requirements. It does not constitute political endorsement or certify the holder's integrity, conduct or performance in public office.

This statement appears on every credential and on every verification page.