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WHAT IS A MICROCREDENTIAL?

A microcredential is a small, specialized certification that focuses on a specific skill or competency considered desirable by employers, communities and/or professional organizations. Think of it as a bite-sized qualification that allows individuals to gain expertise in a particular field quickly and efficiently. Microcredentials are designed to support the rapidly evolving needs of industries, providing learners with up-to-date and relevant skills that can enhance their career prospects.

Dal Microcredentials meet specific criteria set by Dalhousie University offering employers a level of assurance that the recipient has successfully demonstrated that skill or competency to a desired specification. Pursuing and recognizing these Dal Microcredentials makes recruitment, hiring and selection processes more efficient.

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By earning a microcredential, individuals can demonstrate their expertise in a specific area and showcase it using a digital badge that has the Dalhousie University logo. The badge then can be added to a professional resume or an online platform such as Linkedin. 

Dual-branded microcredentials represent learning experiences that meet the criteria of a Dalhousie microcredential but are delivered by an outside organization or employer. These microcredentials have the logo of the partnership organization or business prominently displayed on the digital badge.

HOW ARE MICROCREDENTIALS BENEFICIAL TO LEARNERS?

  • Personalized Upskilling: Choose micro-credentials that focus on specific skills or topics that match your career goals or areas of interest.
  • Practical Skills: Microcredential programs are focused on practical, real-world skills that can be immediately applied in the workplace.
  • Recognition: Dal microcredentials are awarded in the form of digital badges, which can be displayed on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and other professional networks to showcase a learner's skills and achievements.

HOW ARE MICROCREDENTIALS BENEFICIAL TO EMPLOYERS?

  • Targeted Skills Development: Microcredentials allow employers to provide targeted training to employees in specific areas, improving their skills and knowledge in areas that are directly relevant to the organization's goals and objectives.
  • Identification of Skills: Dal Microcredentials offers employers a level of assurance that the holder of the microcredential is capable of demonstrating the skill or competency making hiring and selection processes more efficient.
  • Competitive Advantage: By investing in microcredential programs, employers can improve their workforce's skills and knowledge, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.     

DAL MICROCREDENTIALS

Applied Adult Learning Theory

Designing Evaluation Strategies for Learning Programs

Designing an Online Teaching Strategy

Inclusive Education Planning

Instructional Methods for Adult Learners

Personal Intercultural Awareness

Planning Facilitation with Adult Learners

Program Design for Adult Learners

Reconciliation in Practice

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