From Micro-credentials to major career moves.
In an ever-evolving job market, staying competitive means continuously upskilling and reskilling. SAIT 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:
- offer credentials you can earn, share and market as you progress
- focus on specialized, competency-based learning and assessment that meets current industry standards
- provide a flexible, affordable way to learn.
SAIT Micro-credentials are built with real-world expertise and are workplace-focused – co-designed with employers, government, industry partners and experts, so what you learn is what workplaces need.
With SAIT’s stackable Micro-credential courses, you can progress at your own pace and earn the skills you need now to get the career you want, or while working toward a related certificate. Whether enhancing your current role or preparing for the next step in your career, SAIT Micro-credentials empower 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 SAIT Micro-credential badge, a shareable digital credential awarded for high academic performance.
Let your networks—and potential employers—know you’re ready for what's next.
New credentials, new career moves.
Explore three new types of SAIT Micro-credentials – Technical skills, People skills and Future-forward skills.
Endorsed by experts and rigorously designed, these categories allow you to choose which skills are most important for your personal and professional goals. Wherever you’d like to take your career, there are micro-credentials to help get you there.
Technical Skills
Technical Skills Micro-credentials are directly related to industry or specific roles. You’ll learn skills that are based on market demand, job profiles, real labour market data and validated by employers.
People Skills
People Skills Micro-credentials are designed to help you develop professional skills that can be applied throughout your career, including building better communication, leading a team or project or prepping for your next big role.
Future-Forward Skills
Future-Forward Skills Micro-credentials focus on developing your knowledge of emerging technologies and industries. These skills equip you to get ahead of the competition.
Frequently asked questions
What is a SAIT Micro-credential?
A SAIT Micro-credential is a focused recognition that you’ve proven a set of specific workplace skills. You earn it by meeting clear standards in SAIT learning and assessment, then receive a verified digital badge you can share.
Who are SAIT Micro-credentials designed for?
If you want to prove a workplace skill to employers, SAIT Micro-credentials are for you — whether you’re:
- in the trades or technical roles
- an office or frontline professional
- changing careers or re-entering the workforce
- a new Canadian wanting employer-recognized proof of skills
- someone who prefers short, practical learning over long programs.
How do I earn a SAIT Micro-credential?
You earn a SAIT Micro-credential by completing an eligible SAIT Micro-credential course and meeting the required standard, and/or assessment. When you meet the standard, SAIT issues your verifiable digital Micro-credential badge.
- Choose an eligible Micro-credential course or its assessment (if available on its own)
- Complete the course or assessment to the required standard
- Claim your verified digital badge and start sharing!
What is a SAIT Micro-credential digital badge?
A SAIT Micro-credential 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.
In short, digital badges are a trusted and easily verifiable way to showcase your skills and stand out.
Do I have to take a full course to earn a Micro-credential or badge?
Not necessarily – you may choose to take just the assessment to validate your skills and to earn a digital badge. If you choose to take the full course, you can earn a digital badge by achieving a high academic standing on the assessment.
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 SAIT Micro-credential 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 SAIT Micro-credential course with the required letter grade, you’ll 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 your socials, embed it on your website and in your email signature, link to it on your resume and add it to your business card.
As an employer, how do I know what skills are developed through a SAIT Micro-credential?
SAIT Micro-credentials come with digital badges that can be shared on professional networking sites like LinkedIn, attached to resumes or added to email signatures. Employers can verify these badges by clicking on the shared digital badges to confirm the credential and review metadata and skills developed.
Can I use my SAIT Micro-credential to earn a certificate?
Yes, you can apply eligible SAIT Micro-credentials towards earning a certificate and in some cases, even receive advanced credit toward a diploma or degree.
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