Micro-Credentials
Short, focused programs that offer the specific learning you need – when you need it.
JIBC’s micro-credentials are short-duration, competency-based learning opportunities that align with labour market or community needs.
Micro-credential is a type of programming that allows learners to gain specialized career-developing skills that meet the needs of employers. Micro-credentials are fast, flexible, and perfect for the learner looking to upskill or reskill to remain competitive in their chosen field. They can also offer entry pathways to longer credentialed programs or provide ongoing professional development for strategic alignment with current industry standards.
Different types of credentials (e.g. Associate Certificates or Professional Certificates) can be designated as micro-credentials if they are structured to meet the province's requirements as outlined in the Micro-credential Framework. For more information on credential types, visit JIBC's Program Completion and Credentials Policy.
In addition to receiving the relevant credential for the program, students who complete a program structured as a micro-credential will also earn a digital badge.