Unlock your potential
Advance your career with industry-recognized microcredentials. Courses cover specific topics that are recognized by industries and employers. These courses provide the academic value that aligns with UFV's Institutional Learning Outcomes while providing a flexible learning path. Whether you're an industry professional, student, or new to the workforce, Microcredential courses can provide you with the applied skills and confidence to succeed in your goals.
Earn digital badges to showcase your skills
Once you've completed a course, you'll earn a digital badge that can be shared to your resume and LinkedIn profile. The more courses you take, the more opportunities you'll have to build upon your current badges.
Addressing industry needs through flexible training
Microcredentials play a crucial role in addressing industry needs by providing targeted, flexible, and rapidly deployable training solutions that upskill and reskill professionals in alignment with evolving market demands. For industries and companies, they offer a cost-effective way to bridge skill gaps, ensuring employees stay competitive in their fields while having a deep understanding of emerging trends.
Chambers of Commerce can also benefit by advocating for workforce development, fostering stronger connections between businesses and educational institutions, and supporting regional economic growth. As industries face increasing technological disruptions, microcredentials can provide an agile learning approach that enhances employability, supports career progression, and drives innovation within organizations.
Moreover, public organizations, including government agencies and non-profits, can leverage microcredentials to enhance workforce competency, support economic mobility, and ensure employees are equipped with the latest knowledge in policy, technology, and service delivery.
Explore microcredential offerings
As the microcredential program grows, more courses will become available. Keep checking this page for updates on new courses and registration instructions.
Employment Readiness
The Employment Readiness microcredential prepares individuals that are entering the Canadian labour market for the first time, including resume and interview preparation and Canadian employment standards.
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Business Applications of Excel
Excel microcredentials provide you with the proficiency in using Excel's tools for data and financial analysis, reports through Power Bi, automation, and more.
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FinTech
Technology has created new business models, products, and services in the financial industry. The FinTech microcredential provides you with the skills to navigate this changing landscape.
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Research Skills
The Research Skills microcredential recognizes undergraduate students who actively participate in research activities alongside faculty members.
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HealthTech
Technology has transformed the healthcare industry. This course will teach you how to utilize eHealth applications, which can boost your career in the healthcare industry.
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Digital Marketing
Build real-world skills in SEO, social media, content creation, and more. This microcredential helps you prepare for a digital marketing role.
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Social Media Marketing: Strategies for Digital Engagement
Learn essential strategies for building brand presence, creating engaging content, and measuring campaign performances. This microcredential will provide you with the effective skills for planning results-driven social media campaigns.
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Presentation Skills for Professionals: Confidence, Clarity, and Connection
Whether you are a professional, educator, or student, public speaking and presentation skills are valuable for any type of role. This course will provide you with the skills and techniques for delivering confident and compelling presentations in professional and academic settings.
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Project Management
Project management skills are valued by many employers in various industries. This microcredential will provide you with real-world case studies to guide you through the full project lifecycle. You will be provided with the essential tools and strategies to manage effective projects.
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Python for Excel: Automating Spreadsheets and Data Analysis
This hands-on microcredential will show you how to effectively use Python with Excel spreadsheets to create automations, data analyses, and reports. You will gain practical experience integrating Python workflows with Excel to streamline business operations.
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AI Prompt Writing: Foundations and Applications
Through real-world examples and guided exercises, this course will provide you with the tools and strategies for writing effective prompts that generate high-quality outputs through AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, DALL·E, and more.
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Accounting for Small Business Owners: Foundations of Financial Management
This microcredential will guide small business owners, entrepreneurs, and new managers through the essential principles of accounting and financial record keeping. The course will provide hands-on experience in managing everyday transactions, understanding financial statements, and making informed decisions based on financial data.
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How do digital badges work?
Each microcredential course allows you to earn a digital badge that validates your knowledge and skills. Each course is a new, distinct badge that is encrypted with your name and the competencies you acquired in the course.
The badges can be added to LinkedIn accounts, embedded in resumes, and onto social media platforms.
As you earn more badges, you will have the opportunity to “stack your badges” to receive larger microcredential badges.
Admission process
The admission process for microcredentials will vary. More details will be available soon.
Questions?
Please email fbc@ufv.ca with any questions about microcredentials.
