Microcredentials

Microcredentials at CBU

Microcredentials at CBU are short, skills‑focused non‑credit learning experiences designed to support workforce and professional development.Within Extended Learning these programs are developed in collaboration with industry and community partners to provide practical, competency-based training aligned with real-world needs. They are designed to be flexible and applied, allowing learners to gain targeted knowledge that can be used immediately in professional or workplace settings.
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What Microcredentials Offer

  • Delivery is focused and time-efficient
    Microcredentials are designed to be completed in a shorter time frame than traditional courses, allowing learners to quickly gain relevant skills.
  • Courses are industry-aligned
    Programs are informed by employer and sector needs, ensuring that learning is relevant and applicable.
  • Assessment is skills-based
    Learners demonstrate their knowledge through applied tasks and assessments tied to real-world outcomes.

Design and Delivery

Extended Learning develops and delivers microcredentials in collaboration with industry and community partners. Programs are designed to reflect current workforce needs and typically include applied learning activities and assessment to demonstrate competency.

Programs can be delivered online, in person, or through blended formats, depending on organizational needs.
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MICROCREDENTIAL FAQ

Microcredentials are short, skills-focused learning experiences designed to support workforce and professional development. They are non-credit-granting.

Yes. Extended Learning programs are typically non-credit and are separate from CBU’s academic degree programs. They are designed to be flexible, skills-focused, and accessible without formal admission requirements.

No. Most Extended Learning programs are open to the public and do not require you to be a current CBU student. Specific requirements, if any, will be listed on individual program pages.

Registration details will be provided on individual program or course pages. If you are unsure how to register or cannot find the appropriate link, please contact microcredentials@cbu.ca for assistance.

Once you are registered, you will receive instructions on how to access your course through the Extended Learning portal.

If you have questions about programs, registration, or access, please microcredentials@cbu.ca.