Are you or your employer looking for quick, cost-effective employee professional development options? Then microcredentials might be the right fit for your organization.

Microcredential digital badges and series offer rapid, cost-effective upskilling opportunities for employees in various industries.

Some key benefits of utilizing microcredentials for employee professional development include:

• Affordability: Each microcredential digital badge costs approximately $160 on average.
• Shorter duration: Each microcredential digital badge can be completed rather quickly; within a few weeks of study.
• Flexible online delivery: Most microcredentials are offered fully online and asynchronously, meaning there is no scheduled class time and can be done when it’s convenient for the learner.
• Current, up-to-date topics: Each microcredential is designed to provide training in areas that are in high need or to fill a skill gap.

As businesses evolve, skills upgrading is inevitable to ensure the continued success of your organization. Microcredentials are a great way to ensure workforces are successful too, by addressing employee development opportunities where there is an identified need.

Fanshawe College offers 70+ affordable microcredentials that suit various industries and skills needs. Learn more about microcredentials and find answers to common questions that employers have about them in Fanshawe’s latest blog post!