Upskilling Employees With Micro-credentials

If you’re an employer, ensuring your employees’ knowledge and training are up to date can be a challenge. You have to balance time spent training with time spent working so that work remains consistent and efficient. Not only that, but the costs for long-term programs can often be prohibitive and employees end up spending time and money on classes that aren’t focused on the skill they’re trying to improve. If you avoid upskilling employees, you could end up with a workforce that’s not using the latest techniques or technologies and falling behind the curve.

That’s where micro-credentials can help. There are a lot of great reasons to choose micro-credentials to help enhance your employees’ skills. They’re focused, bite-sized units of learning presented as badges, which accumulate to form a series. Individual micro-credentials target a specific area that an employee is looking to improve in, meaning they are shorter and don’t require as much time or financial commitment as other professional development options, making them the perfect way to affordably upskill employees with the most up-to-date information in your industry. Additionally, Fanshawe’s micro-credential offerings are based on industry demands so students are getting valuable training for future projects. Learn more about what a micro-credential is.

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Employers’ Biggest Questions About Upskilling Employees with Micro-credentials

Can I register a group of my employees in a micro-credential series as a cohort?

Yes, we support and encourage employees looking to register their employees in a group to complete a micro-credential badge or series as a cohort. To do this, please reach out to us directly.

How will I know when employees or potential employees have completed a micro-credential badge or series?

Individuals who have completed a micro-credential will receive a digital badge. This digital badge can be displayed online or shared via LinkedIn. The badge lists the credential they have received. If they have completed a series, they will receive a badge denoting which series they have completed.

What is the cost and time commitment required for me to support an employee completing a micro-credential badge?

Something that draws so many employers to Fanshawe’s micro-credentials is their affordability combined with minimal time commitment. Prices vary by micro-credential, but on average, a micro-credential badge costs just $160. As for time commitment, they require only a few hours to a few weeks to complete. If you’re looking for efficient upskilling, this is it.

What is the delivery method for micro-credentials? Will my staff be able to study around their busy work schedules to complete a micro-credential?

Most of our micro-credentials are delivered online, making it easy for an employee to join their class from their office, a meeting room, or their own home. Due to the minimal time commitment required, students can balance learning with work and complete their micro-credential badge without sacrificing their day-to-day responsibilities.

Check out what employers are saying about Fanshawe’s micro-credentials.

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