Micro-credential< Council of Canada

The Voice of Canada’s Micro-credential network

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The Microcredential Council of Canada stands at the forefront of the educational revolution, dedicated to shaping and refining the landscape of microcredentialing across the country.

Our deep partnerships with educational institutions, industry experts, and policy makers allow us to remain responsive and innovative in an ever-changing market. We confidently invite you to join us in our mission: to empower individual growth, to bridge the skills gap, and to build a future-ready Canada.

NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR MICRO-CREDENTIALS

The National Framework for Microcredentials is a set of principles and guidelines that help to ensure that microcredentials are high-quality and relevant to the needs of learners and employers.

The framework was developed by Micro-credential Council of Canada (MCC) in collaboration with a number of qualified professionals.

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Verification

Verify the quality and relevance of microcredentials

Consulting

Our members provide consulting services on a variety of topics

COURSE DESIGN

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credibility

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what are the Principles of the national framework for microcredentials?

The following principles are the foundation of the National Framework for Microcredentials:

Relevance: Microcredentials should be relevant to the needs of learners and employers. They should be aligned with industry standards and should provide learners with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the workplace.
Quality: Microcredentials should be of high quality. They should be designed and delivered by qualified professionals and should be based on sound educational principles.
Flexibility: Microcredentials should be flexible. They should be available to learners from all backgrounds and should be able to be completed at the learner’s own pace.
Accessibility: Microcredentials should be accessible. They should be affordable and should be available to learners in all parts of the country.
Portability: Microcredentials should be portable. They should be recognized by employers and other educational institutions.

What is a microcredential?

Microcredentials are short, focused learning experiences that provide learners with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the workplace. They are typically offered by colleges and universities, but they can also be offered by other organizations, such as businesses and non-profits. Microcredentials can be completed online or in person, and they can be used to supplement a traditional degree or to build new skills.

what Purpose does the micro-credential council of canada serve?

The Micro-credential Council of Canada (MCC), in collaboration with a number of other organizations and qualified professionals, have established a policy for a National Framework for Microcredentials. The framework provides a set of principles and guidelines that help ensure that micro-credentials are high-quality and relevant to the needs of learners and employers.

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Verification

Verify the quality and relevance of microcredentials

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Consulting

Our members provide consulting services on a variety of topics

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Course design

Get expert advice on how to design and assess their courses effectively

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credibility

Promote using our stamp of approval and get feedback on how to make their courses more marketable

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National Framework for Micro-credentials

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recommended Guidelines

The following guidelines are intended to help organizations develop and deliver high-quality microcredentials:

Design

Microcredentials should be designed to meet the specific needs of learners and employers. They should be aligned with industry standards and should provide learners with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the workplace and assist those seeking employment.

Delivery

Micro-credentials should be delivered by qualified entities and have been created under the guidance of qualified professionals. Learning resources should be based on sound educational principles that have been designed to be effective for an individuals needs. Resources should be made in a format that easily accessible to learners regardless of their location.

Assessment

Micro-credentials should be assessed in a way that is fair and valid. The assessment should be aligned with the learning outcomes of the micro-credential and should be designed to measure the learner’s understanding of the course. Assessments (and all resources) should prevent a “click-through” and “bot” process to assure learners are engaged.

Verification

Micro-credentials should have the ability to be verified. The verification process should be transparent and should be based on a set of clear criteria. The Micro-credential Council of Canada verifies certificates for our partners.

The National Framework for Microcredentials is a valuable resource for organizations that are developing and delivering microcredentials. The framework provides a set of principles and guidelines that can help to ensure that microcredentials are high-quality and relevant to the needs of learners and employers.

national PARTNERS

The Royal Alberta College (RAC) has been providing micro-credentials training on a national level through their 2022 Project Skills Build. - Blue Seal AIT and other blah

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