In an ever-evolving job market, staying competitive means continuously upskilling and reskilling. Micro-credentials are the perfect solution to gain the skills you need—when you need them.
Micro-credentials are increasingly valued by individuals, employers, and industries because they:
- focus on specialized, competency-based learning and assessment that meets current industry standards
- provide a flexible, affordable way to learn
- offer credentials you can earn, share, and market as you progress.
With SAIT’s stackable micro-credential courses, you can progress at your own pace and earn the skills you need now while working toward a related certificate. Whether enhancing your current role or preparing for the next step in your career, SAITMicro empowers you to learn on your terms and at your convenience.
Achieving a SAIT micro-credential is a mark of your expertise. Proudly showcase your accomplishments with the SAITMicro badge, a shareable digital credential awarded for high academic performance.
Let your networks—and potential employers—know you’re ready for what's next.
Frequently asked questions
What is a SAITMicro digital badge?
A digital badge is a visual, verifiable, and shareable asset you can use to share your learning achievement or credential.
More than just visual recognition, digital badges add credibility by linking to metadata that provides context and verification for your credentials, detailing your achievements, what you did to earn them, and details about where you earned them.
In short, digital badges are a trusted and easily verifiable way to showcase your skills and stand out.
How can I earn a digital badge?
You can earn a SAITMicro digital badge by achieving a high academic standing in one of the micro-credential courses offered by SAIT.
Check eligible courses to find the minimum letter grade required to be issued the digital badge. The minimum letter grade assigned depends on the course and is based on the SAIT grading system.
Where and how can I share my micro-credential digital badge?
SAIT has partnered with Credly, an industry-leading platform for digital credentials. This secure platform allows you to share the badges you earn with your network for ultimate recognition of your achievement.
When you successfully complete a SAITMicro course with high academic standing, you will receive an email from Credly with steps to claim your digital badge and set up your account.
From there, you can then easily share your badge online – post it on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, embed it on your website and in your email signature, link to it on your resume, and add it to your business card.
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.