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Build Your Skills. Earn a Microcredential. Share Your Success.

The job market in New Brunswick is evolving fast. With new opportunities and growing skill gaps across industries, staying ahead isn’t just an advantage—it’s essential. That’s where ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Microcredentials come in: short, focused programs developed in partnership with local employers to help you gain the specific, in-demand skills employers need most.

“Micro” means small and focused—short, specialized learning blocks you can complete quickly. “Credential” means you’ve proven what you can do. Together, they’re a flexible, practical way to build your skills, fit learning into your busy schedule, and open doors to new career opportunities.

Explore ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Microcredentials

With standalone and stackable options, you can choose a single microcredential or combine several to build toward a larger qualification.

Here are the current ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Microcredentials available:

Fundamental Characteristics of Microcredentials

Every ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ microcredential has five fundamental characteristics:

1. SPECIFIC– Focuses on the exact competencies needed in the workplace.
2. AUTHENTICALLY ASSESSED – Demonstrates your abilities through real-world assessments.
3. EMPLOYER/EMPLOYMENT-RELEVANT – Designed in consultation with industry experts to reflect the skills local employers need.
4. SHORT DURATION – Shorter than traditional credentials, focusing only on specific skills.
5. STANDALONE OR STACKABLE – Earn a single microcredential or combine multiple microcredentials to form a larger credential or qualification. 

Earn Digital Badges That Prove Your Skills

When you complete a microcredential, you’ll earn a digital badge that verifies your new competencies. Each badge includes metadata that outlines what you learned and how you were assessed—giving employers a clear view of what you can do.

Share your achievements easily on:

• Résumés
• LinkedIn profiles
• E-portfolios
• Other digital platforms

If you stack multiple microcredentials toward a larger qualification, you’ll also earn a milestone badge—a visual record of your growing expertise.

Your skills—visible, verified, and recognized.

Ready to Boost Your Skills and Career?

Whether you want to upskill, reskill, or start a new career, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Microcredentials give you practical, employer-relevant skills and recognized credentials—on a schedule that works for you.

Start building your future today—one microcredential at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions