Micro-Credentials Around The World
This resource highlights what developments are happening in micro-credentials around the world. As you read about these consider what it might mean for British Columbia.
1. Canada
1.2. Ontario
Ontario started their journey of micro-credentialing 3 years ago and now have 31 pilots underway. An example of one pilot is Patient Navigator - where York University teamed up with the ministry of health to meet a skills gap.
For more information about Ontario's pilots click here. Look at the framework and note that its a creative commons license so it could be applied in BC if that's what the group decides.
Humber College is one example of an Ontario post secondary institution that offers micro-credentials.
Lena Patterson and Ema Gooch offers insights into Ontario's journey with micro-credentialing. Ecampus Ontario is definitely a leader in micro-credentials and we can learn a lot from their work.