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Microcredentials
Microcredentials are designed to advance your career through convenient, short and flexible online programs focused on the most sought-after skills in today’s workplaces.
What is a microcredential?
A microcredential is official recognition of your achievement of a defined set of skills, knowledge, and competencies. It is shorter in nature than a certificate or diploma and focuses on very specific skills, knowledge, and competencies which address gaps and needs in the workforce.
Upon successful completion of a microcredential course or program, you will receive your credential in a digital format. A blockchain digital credential is a secure link giving you access to a tamper-proof and verifiable credential which houses information such as the issuing institution, the date earned, learning outcomes, and evaluation criteria.
Benefits
Digitally Shareable Credentials
Add your microcredential to your resume or LinkedIn profile, and easily share with current or prospective employers.
Flexible Online Learning
Learn at your own pace with flexible programs that fit your lifestyle and schedule. Earn a microcredential in months or less.
Experienced Instructors
Get real-world, hands-on experience while learning from best-in-class instructors with deep industry knowledge.
Skill Building
Online learning for you to learn anywhere, anytime while connecting students and instructors.
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Business Accelerate your upwards trajectory with results-oriented business and leadership training
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Professional Development Invest in yourself by acquiring highly transferable work skills and software training
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Focus on the specific competencies you need for your current role or to prepare for a future role
Provides details about the skills and specialized knowledge you have acquired
Easily shareable and transportable
Personalized with your name and the institution that issued it
Include it as a link on your resume
Add it to your LinkedIn and Facebook profiles
Share it with potential employers
Print a copy to give to your employer
Share it with family and friends
Print it and frame it!
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive an email that will contain a link to your microcredential in a digital format. It will outline the specific skills, competencies and specialized learning you have obtained in your course/program. It’s a tamper-proof and directly verifiable credential which houses information such as the issuing institution, the date earned, learning outcomes, and evaluation criteria.
A number of microcredential programs are approved for financial assistance through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), with more to come. For more information, please visit the Ontario website .
Wondering if microcredentials are the right option for you?
Our team of Student Information Specialists is happy to help!