Top Micro Credential Courses in Canada with Corporate Partners
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As micro credentialing emerges in popularity across Canada, more and more courses are being created to support a variety of industries, and development of particular skill sets. With more courses, means more opportunities for partnerships with corporate brands that can bring real-world knowledge and experience. Recently, micro credential programs have seen an increase in corporate partnerships to boost and make the course more accessible.
Read our top picks for micro credential courses in Canada that have corporate sponsors and emphasize the importance of tech and digital training.
Bow Valley College: IBM Skills Academy
Bow Valley College saw the importance of transitioning traditional oil and tech workers into the tech industry as this is becoming an increasingly popular job market for Albertans. This led to their partnership with IBM creating the IBM Skills Academy. This course will give students the appropriate IBM certifications as well as the in demand skills needed to thrive within the tech sector.
Jelly Academy: Facebook, Google, and Hootsuite
Our course, Jelly Academy, offers students the fundamental skills of digital marketing that will help them succeed in the ever-popular digital marketing industry. The program offers certifications that are industry recognized by way of both Facebook, Google, and Hootsuite - allowing students to have not only the Jelly Academy certification but also corporate certifications.
Red River College: SkipTheDishes
Without any doubt, the pandemic has shifted many industries, most predominantly, the service and hospitality industries. SkipTheDishes, like other delivery services, experienced a high increase in popularity over the past two years and also had to transition many operations professionals to more remote and digital settings. This inspired a course offered through Red River College, to expedite digital and tech training for their workforce.
Sheridan College: Python Web Developer
Professionals who are looking to incorporate coding into their skill set, Python is one of the main programming languages to acquire. This is why Sheridan College has created the micro credential program where students will learn a comprehensive skill set in Python Web Developer. This program allows students to begin problem solving with a coding mind and fully understand the ins and outs of the Python program.
Dawson College: Quebec Government
Dawson College has launched a short-term and high skill program alongside the support of the Quebec Government grants. The purpose of this course is to help professionals upskill and meet digital business requirements in the wake of many job losses due to the pandemic. The program provides a full understanding and base to gaining a business administration role.
Written by Anabel Blesch
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