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By David Opinko

Post-Secondary Education

Alberta post-secondaries to create new “micro-credential” programs

Sep 22, 2022 | 2:41 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Government of Alberta has announced funding for the creation of new micro-credential programs at post-secondary schools across the province.

A total of $8 million will support the development of 69 new micro-credential programs at 21 schools.

Minister of Advanced Education Demetrios Nicholaides says these will allow unemployed and under-employed Albertans to quickly re-skill or upskill and meet the ever-evolving needs of industries.

“Micro-credentials empower Albertans to develop the job-ready skills they need to be successful and build new careers while ensuring employers have access to the talent they need to grow their business,” says Nicholaides. “I’m thrilled we’re able to expand this program in a meaningful way that supports our students, post-secondary institutions, employers and industry to secure Alberta’s future.”

The full list of post-secondary schools receiving funding for the creation of new micro-credential programs are as follows:

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• Athabasca University – $330,000
• Bow Valley College – $500,000
• Burman University – $72,000
• Keyano College – $47,250
• The King’s University – $192,000
• Lakeland College – $85,000
• Lethbridge College – $376,150
• MacEwan University – $112,500
• Mount Royal University – $235,501
• NAIT – $650,000
• NorQuest College – $613,012
• Northern Lakes College – $47,000
• Northwestern Polytechnic – $657,000
• Olds College – $216,000
• Portage College – $80,000
• Red Deer Polytechnic – $340,950
• SAIT – $595,000
• St. Mary’s University – $149,183
• University of Alberta – $1,142,500
• University of Calgary – $706,250
• University of Lethbridge – $838,750

Micro-credential programs will focus on:

• Agriculture and forestry
• Aviation, aerospace, and logistics
• Construction and manufacturing
• Culture and creative (TV/film)
• Early childhood care
• Energy
• Finance and fintech
• Health care
• Other
• Technology and innovation
• Tourism and hospitality

Micro-credential programs are part of the provincial government’s Alberta 2030 strategy, which aims to transform Alberta’s higher education system.