Rapid training courses can help your organization alleviate the skills shortages that result in lost revenue opportunities, unfilled job postings, and challenges with changing technologies. Enter a skill, job title, or technology to find a micro-credential that matches your company’s upskilling or hiring goals.
Micro-credentials are short-duration training programs defined by their focus on industry-relevant skills or competencies. They are designed to meet the needs of adult learners and employers who require focused training in a specific skill, tool, or technology – whether to adapt to rapid changes in their sector, anticipate future trends, or overcome the unprecedented skills shortages and mismatches that hinder the growth of the Canadian economy.
Micro-credential programs focus on a specific skill – what someone needs to perform a function of their job well. Possessing these specialized skills allows graduates to be job-ready, boosting the productivity of your team from day one.
Micro-credentials are often created with input from business sectors – setting them apart from traditional degree programs. Graduates will come to your organization equipped with the tools they need to address today’s most pressing industry challenges.
Many micro-credentials are self-paced, fully online, can be completed in less than 12 weeks, and are offered at a low-cost. This helps your organization be efficient when planning staff training and allows you to identify job candidates who are committed to their professional development.
Many sectors are experiencing skills shortages and mismatches. Explore micro-credentials aligned with these industries in focus to find or train skilled talent for your organization.
The Micro-credentials Portal is a great starting point to explore many short-duration training programs offered by Ontario colleges, universities, and Indigenous Institutes.
Use the “Search by Skills, Job Title, or Technology” tool to receive personalized recommendations based on the skills shortages or mismatches affecting your organization. Try the “Industries in Focus” feature to explore a shortlist of sector-aligned micro-credentials. Click “Browse All Listings” to receive a wider view of Ontario’s micro-credential ecosystem and apply filters that match your organization’s skill development or hiring priorities.
Once you’ve found a program of interest, click the “Visit Institution” button to enroll your staff in training directly through the host college, university, or Indigenous Institute’s website.
If you are seeking skilled talent to fill job vacancies or want to inquire about other training opportunities for your staff, you can use the “Contact” button to connect directly with institutions.
Most micro-credentials are open to anyone and are stand-alone; however, some micro-credentials are stackable. Stackable micro-credentials follow a training pathway and may be combined towards a larger credential. Stackable programs are denoted by the label “Micro-credential +.”
Micro-credentials are shorter than traditional degrees or diplomas. Programs can range from a few hours to several weeks in length. Use the filter option to search by duration for a program that fits your organization’s training needs.
Upon completing a training program, your employees will receive a micro-credential. Some micro-credentials may be issued digitally. They are verifiable credentials that your employees will own and can share in their resume, LinkedIn profile, and more.
eCampusOntario is funded by the Government of Ontario and leads a consortium of the province’s publicly-funded colleges, universities and Indigenous Institutes to develop and test online learning tools to advance the use of education technology and digital learning environments.
Have more questions? Email microlearn@ecampusontario.ca
