Recognition
Reinforces effort and consistency.
Gamification
Ascend™
Ascend™
The Most Advanced Gamification System for Learning
Ascend rewards progress, consistency, and mastery — without turning learning into a game for the sake of it.
Why Ascend Exists
Ascend was designed by studying what actually drives human behaviour in adult learning environments.
Ascend is built around positive reinforcement, acknowledgement, and progress visibility — principles shown in behavioural science to sustain motivation over time.
These principles are strongly supported by research in self‑determination theory and behavioural reinforcement: recognition, autonomy, and progress feedback improve persistence and engagement.
Not pressure. Not shame. Not competition for competition’s sake.
Behavioural Design, Not Decoration
Every mechanic exists for a reason.
Progression
Builds momentum through visible growth.
Unlocks
Creates anticipation and ownership over time.
A Story‑Driven Learning Experience
Learners unlock characters, progress through worlds, and complete collectible sets — creating a sense of adventure, ownership, and continuity as they move forward.
- Completing sets
- Advancing through levels
- Following a journey with a clear beginning, progression, and payoff
The result? Learning that feels purposeful, rewarding, and worth returning to.
How Ascend Works
Tracks real learning actions — then turns them into progress, recognition, and momentum.
Learners earn
- Coins for meaningful progress
- Badges for milestones and mastery
- Recognition through anonymous leaderboards
- Unlocks through characters, avatars, and progression
Everything is earned. Nothing is random.
Fully preconfigured
Ascend ships with proven logic and runs site‑wide out of the box — no complex setup required.
Built for working professionals: anonymous competition, no public shaming, and balanced reward economies.
Ascend Editions
Compare the editions and choose the right fit.
Ascend Rewards - Feature Comparison
| Feature | Free Demo | PRO | PRO + | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licence Scope | Single site (demo) | Single site | 3+ PRO licences | Multi-site / Enterprise |
| Badge Categories | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Regular Badges | 7 | 16 | 16 | 16 + Custom |
| Meta Badges | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 + Custom |
| Coins, XP, Levels & Tokens | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (real-life rewards per client specs and algorithms) |
| Achievement Animations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Leaderboards | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekly Gameboard Rewards | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Course Journey Map | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI Intelligent Coach | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ Custom-trained |
| Ascend Universe | 1 World - 3 Characters | 9 Worlds - 63 Characters | 9 Worlds - 63 Characters | Custom Worlds and Characters |
| Heroes / Pets / Villains | Limited | Full collection | Full collection | Brand-customised |
| Ascend Store Access | Limited | Full | Full | Full (real-life rewards per client specs and algorithms) |
| XP / Coin / Token Multipliers | ✓ (XP only) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mystery Boxes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Admin Dashboard | Limited | Full | Full | Full + Custom |
| Manual Awards (Coin / Token / Badge) | Limited | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Badge Debugging & Audit Trail | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Analytics & Reporting | Basic | Full | Full | Full + Custom |
| Support | Limited | Email + Bot | Email + Bot | Priority |
| Branding Customisation | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ Full |
| Price | Free | $499.99 / year* | $399.99 / licence / year* | Custom Quote |
| Action | Download | Buy Now | Buy Now | Contact Sales |
* 50% launch discount until 1 Mar 2026.