(Sault Ste. Marie, ON July 30, 2024) – Expanding on its comprehensive suite of micro-credential courses, Sault College has received $250,000 from the provincial government through the Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund. Micro-credential courses offer flexible, self-paced learning opportunities to assist individuals looking to upskill and support evolving labour market needs. This funding will allow for the development of five new micro-credential courses:
- Business Analytics: Content Creation Using AI
- Business Analytics: Business Analysis Fundamentals
- Business Analytics: Microsoft Power BI Fundamentals
- Business Analytics: Data Analysis Using Power BI
- Business Analytics: Business Analysis Using Excel
Each course will be designed with input from industry experts and partners ensuring relevance and practical application and are expected to be available by January 2025. These new courses will bring Sault College’s micro-credential offerings to 190.
“Micro-credentials are an important tool for professional development. These courses provide flexible options for learners to gain critical skills and training to stay competitive and they also help to provide in-demand skills and knowledge that employers seek in industry,” said Lori Crosson, Dean of Continuing Education, E-Learning, Culinary and Academic Upgrading, Sault College. “This funding will help us provide targeted, accessible learning opportunities in these specific areas and we are grateful to the provincial government for their support of this important initiative.”
Micro-credentials offer a unique approach to learning, providing education that learners can access anytime, anywhere. This innovative model is ideal for those seeking to enhance their skills while managing their existing responsibilities.
For more information about Sault College’s micro-credentials, visit training.saultcollege.ca, contact 705-759-2554 ext. 2442 or elearning1@saultcollege.ca.
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