Micro-Credentials
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Micro-credentials at Western Continuing Studies are courses developed with industry partners alongside a robust quality assurance process to ensure they surpass academic and industry standards.
To guarantee the most in-demand and relevant capabilities are delivered, micro-credentials focus on the knowledge and skills employers need in a format that takes less time to complete.
Micro-credentials allow the flexibility of taking one course or stacking multiple courses toward an accelerated or professional certificate. Learn more about our micro-credentials.
Western Continuing Studies currently offers numerous micro-credential options within the following program streams:
· Activity and Aging
· Business Analysis
· Business and Management
· Communications
· Conflict Management
· Foot Care
· Innovation
· Languages
· Leadership
· Learning and Development
· Marketing
· Not-for-Profit Management
· Programming and Technology
· Project Management
Coursera
Coursera contains courses and classes aimed at improving skill and getting certifications. Coursera has multiple recommended skill sets for people to use as a guide for their learning goals. Many of these classes/courses provide certifications upon completion. Google IT support, Meta Digital marketing, and IBM product management. Faculty of Engineering Staff | Coursera
Skill sets fall into one of two categories. Personal Growth and transferable skills.
Earn a Western Digital Badge
A digital badge is an industry-recognizable visual representation of a digital credential earned by completing a micro-credential. Badges are embedded with data that verifies a learner's skills and achievements— and they are meant to be shared so that you can add them to your resumé, LinkedIn profile or portfolio.
A Western Digital Badge is approved and accredited by Western University. Your learning is recognized by employers locally, across Canada and worldwide. Western University has partnered with MyCreds™ to issue our Digital Badges.
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