Looking for ways to make your resume stand out when applying for jobs?
Micro-credentials provide an opportunity to demonstrate the learning and skills you have, and that employers and further educational institutions are looking for. Trent University offers a variety of micro-credentials to Trent students to help enhance their resumes and maximize their career advantage.
They are designed to be short and focused on specific topics to deliver the skills that you need in a timely manner. They cover a wide variety of subjects, ranging from senior police leadership to knowledge management and communication of research. They typically range in commitment from 6 - 30 hours to complete.
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Current Micro-credential selection:
This course offers an introduction to using AI in a business environment, cyber security, EDI, social media, working across generations, skills based hiring, and sustainability.
Cultivate your leadership skills:
Enhance your abilities as a leader, follower, and team player.
Are you a student who has experience running events and wants to demonstrate your skills?
Earn a micro-credential while working through the career and workforce readiness module and learn strategies to be successful in your job / career search.
This practice will help you centre yourself in your learning. Rather than just submitting an assignment and forgetting about it, you can put that assignment in your e-book, with all the others.
Designed to help students refine their
university-level reading, critical thinking, and speaking skills
This course fulfills requirements by the Canadian Council on Animal Care for basic training on the principles of humane use of animals in teaching and research
Increase your return on investment in yourself and your education by documenting your learning journey as you go
Learn more about the nonprofit sector and gain critical skills to maximize the impact of your organization within your community!
Designed for thesis students this course will walk you through the various components of knowledge management and communication.
Introduces leadership and skills building to students in any discipline who want to learn more about entrepreneurial solutions to challenging social issues.
Understand how cyber issues work, how to manage your compliance obligations and how to plan appropriately for a cyber event