Micro Courses and Micro-Credentials
Micro Courses
Facing changes in the workforce takes courage and the willingness to evolve.
How can you step up and get ahead of these shifts?
SCS micro courses give you the tools to thrive in a changing economy. Micro courses are short, compact learning experiences that help you develop in-demand competencies and skills, fast. They include authentic assessments that mirror real workplace tasks, so you can apply what you’ve learned right away. And if you want to deepen your knowledge and expand your skillset even further, many micro courses can lead to full SCS certificates.
You may also want to consider funding opportunities available on our Financial Aid page. SCS micro courses are offered at a reduced cost that complements the Canada Training Credit. In addition, many of our micro courses are eligible for OSAP. You can find more information, including links to application instructions, on our Financial Aid page.
Check out our affordable, flexible micro courses and accelerate your learning journey.
Micro-Credentials
Micro-credentials are digital representations of the competencies or skills that you have achieved by completing a micro course. They are tamper proof, verifiable, blockchain-based and 100% digital. They can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook, embedded in websites, or downloaded as PDFs. Micro-credentials provide an innovative new way to showcase your competencies and skills to colleagues, managers and potential employers.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Micro Courses
What are micro courses?
Micro courses are a shorter adaptation of a proven full-length course offered at SCS, created by our expert course developers.
Why is SCS offering them?
We are committed to giving you more learning options that are flexible, stackable, accessible and responsive to what you have told us you want and need. Micro courses will allow us to break down barriers and attract new learners to our courses and certificate programs. Take what you need to get the skills you need now – and if you choose to, you can build upon the courses with other micro courses or full-length courses to earn a certificate.
What differentiates our micro courses?
Offered only at SCS, each course has been structured to include specific skills and competencies. Assessments have been redesigned to align with specific modular content. All micro courses are instructor-led, whether they are in-class or online, so learners can be confident to have a supportive and informative course experience.
What makes these courses “stackable?”
Each course can be layered – or stacked – with other micro courses to be equivalent to a single full-length course. Why is this innovative? Because a series of micro courses plus full-length courses may meet SCS certificate requirements.
How are micro courses flexible and accessible to meet the demands of your busy life?
Each course is short – not accelerated – and is up to six weeks in duration. We intend to schedule them more frequently and break down the barrier of waiting for a term to start to initiate learning. Over half of the micro courses are online and they are competitively priced.
What does open enrolment mean?
Micro courses are specifically for professionals who would like to develop a specific set of skills or competencies within in a short period of time. All micro courses are open to everyone and there are no prerequisites or “application” requirements. See something you like? Register and get learning!
Why are micro courses uniquely SCS?
We are one of the first Canadian university continuing education units to offer micro courses.
What is the price range for micro courses?
The price range will be from $500 to $600. Some existing courses may also qualify as “micro courses” and may be offered at a slightly elevated price point due to content and instructional specialities.
Is there any funding to help?
Yes! Be sure to take a look at our Financial Assistance web page for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions - Micro-Credentials
How can I earn a micro-credential?
You can earn a micro-credential upon successful completion of a micro course.
How do I share my micro-credential?
You will receive an email from us within 4-6 weeks upon successful completion of a micro course with a link to your micro-credential. Simply click on the Share option on the bottom right corner of your micro-credential to share on social media: LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook or in an e-portfolio, website or online resume, in addition to downloading a PDF version. Visit our Help Page for more information.
Why can’t I get a micro-credential for a full course?
Micro-credentials are typically offered in a short period of time, flexible and associated with specific and relevant skills or competencies. We plan to offer digital certificates for our certificate programs in the future.
How can I change the way my name is shown On my micro-credential?
You have control over how your name will appear on your micro-credential through the “Name to Appear in Print” field in your MyAccess account prior to your micro-credential being issued. Afterwards, if there is an issue with your name, please contact us by phone at 416-978-2400 or email at learn@utoronto.ca
Who Are our partners?
We have collaborated with two organizations to provide micro-credentials to our learners. In a nutshell, BCdiploma is our vendor for issuing micro-credentials, while eCampusOntario (a not-for-profit organization funded by the Government of Ontario) is supporting micro-credential projects across the province. In fact, U of T is a member institution with eCampusOntario.
How do I know my micro-credential is authentic?
You can click on the Verified option located on the bottom right corner of your micro-credential to view the certified formatted data that authenticates your micro-credential.
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