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Short, focused programs that offer the specific learning you need – when you need it.

You’ve got quality experience, but your industry is demanding increasingly complex skills. VCC Continuing Studies micro-credentials can help you keep up.

What are micro-credentials?

Unlike our broader career programs, VCC’s micro-credentials can generally be completed in less than 100 hours, and students come away with the skills and knowledge that today’s employers need. VCC has two types of micro-credentials:

Award of Achievement

VCC micro-credential award of achievement crest

  • Reflects successful completion of a short, focused program of study (credit or non-credit)
  • Competency or skills-based learning, featuring an assessment to verify completion of learning outcomes
  • Physical document that can be listed on CVs or LinkedIn profiles as a professional development certification
  • Typically takes between 20-100 hours to complete

Digital Badge

VCC micro-credential digital badge

  • Reflects successful completion of a specialized course (credit or non-credit)
  • Competency or skills-based learning, featuring an assessment to verify completion of learning outcomes
  • Digital asset issued that contains secure metadata, designed to be shared on CVs, LinkedIn profiles, or as a URL
  • Typically takes 20-50 hours to complete

Benefits of VCC micro-credentials

  • They make your hard-earned skills official.
  • Programs are designed with direct input from employers.
  • They carry VCC’s name and are recognized across Canada.
  • Most can be completed in a relatively short time.
  • Many can be displayed on digital resumés and profiles.

Register for VCC Micro-credentials

Browse our current micro-credential offerings and register now via the links below.

Program Type of
Micro-credentials		 Hours
Addiction Counselling Skills Award of Achievement 100
Anti-racist Facilitation Training Award of Achievement 92
Business Communication and Project Management Award of Achievement 72
Coaching Skills Award of Achievement 45
Construction Finance Monitoring Award of Achievement 80
Digital Learning for Innovative Teaching Short-Certificate 270
E-Commerce Award of Achievement 75
Fashion for Film Award of Achievement 93
Hospitality Award of Achievement 42
Inclusive Leadership in Construction and Trades Digital Badge 30
Leadership Skills Award of Achievement 60
Production for Animation & VFX Award of Achievement 75
Project Management for Video Games Award of Achievement 70
Small Business Administration Award of Achievement 75
Supportive Care Assistant Award of Achievement 230