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The term micro-credential most commonly refers to a short course or program focused on a specific, job-relevant competency. In other words, micro-credentials help individuals build the skills and knowledge needed to complete specific work tasks. Micro-credentials are typically developed with input from employers in order to ensure that the skills being addressed are highly relevant to the workplace. In many cases, micro-credentials allow each individual to progress at their own pace, rather than follow a weekly schedule that is the same for the whole class.
Credentials Explained
General Description: Highly focused on a specific competency related to a particular type of job.
Learning Style: Applied
Credential Awarded: Digital badge
General Description: Multiple (usually 2-5) micro-credentials support the development of multiple competencies all related to a particular type of job.
Learning Style: Applied
Credential Awarded: Digital badge
General Description: Program provides a level of skills and knowledge that allow grads to meet narrowly defined job requirements.
Learning Style: Applied (primarily)
Credential Awarded: Paper certificate
General Description: Prepares participants for entry-level positions.
Learning Style: Theory and Applied (combination)
Credential Awarded: Paper certificate
General Description: Prepares participants for entry-level positions.
Learning Style: Theory and Applied (combination)
Credential Awarded: Paper certificate
General Description: Prepares participants for entry-level positions and for more specialized education at a more advanced level.
Learning Style: Theory and Applied (combination), may include one or more placements
Credential Awarded: Paper diploma
General Description: Prepares participants for more specialized positions because they develop deeper skill sets.
Learning Style: Theory and Applied (combination), may include a capstone or placement
Credential Awarded: Paper certificate
Stacked Micro-credentials and Programs
- Medical Terminology (Micro-credential)
- Code: MEDT
Learn the necessary written and verbal skills to succeed in your medical profession with these online courses in Medical Terminology at Durham College. Learn more about Medical Terminology (Micro-credential)...
- Municipal Employment Readiness (Micro-credential)
- Code: MPER
Prepare yourself to work in municipal jobs in rural areas with this online micro-credential in Municipal Employment Readiness at Durham College. Start now! Learn more about Municipal Employment Readiness (Micro-credential)...
- Veterinary Office Assistant - Specialization (Micro-credential)
- Code: VTAS
Learn veterinary medical terminology, surgical and lab procedures, and pharmacology with this online specialization in veterinary office assistant. Learn more about Veterinary Office Assistant - Specialization (Micro-credential)...
Individual Micro-credentials
- Pedagogy and Leadership (Micro-credential)
- Code: PDLD 1380
- Distance Education
Learn more about Pedagogy and Leadership (Micro-credential)...
- Python Development I (Micro-credential)
- Code: PROG 2085
- Semester Intake Online
- Python Development II (Micro-credential)
- Code: PROG 3085
- Semester Intake Online
Learn more about Python Development II (Micro-credential)...
- Python Web Development (Micro-credential)
- Code: PROG 4085
- Semester Intake Online
Learn more about Python Web Development (Micro-credential)...
- Understanding the Early Years Act (Micro-credential)
- Code: UEYA 1380
- Distance Education
Learn more about Understanding the Early Years Act (Micro-credential)...