Micro-credentials for Trent Students

Boost Your Resume with a Micro-Credential

Looking for a way to stand out when applying for jobs? Micro-credentials help you showcase in-demand skills and knowledge valued by employers and educational institutions.

Trent University offers a variety of micro-credentials designed to enhance your resume and support your career goals. These short, focused learning opportunities cover a wide range of topics and can typically be completed in 6 to 30 hours, making it easy to gain valuable skills in a flexible timeframe.

Upcoming Courses

Sunday, November 1, 2026	Nonprofit Management Essentials (Full Course)
Tuesday, January 5, 2027	Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector Advanced Financial Administration Effective Volunteer Management Strategic Planning Plain Language for the Public Sector Emotional Health Practitioner - Foundations Program
Tuesday, January 19, 2027	Work Smarter with Copilot
Thursday, January 21, 2027	Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business Solutions

CURRENT MICRO-CREDENTIALS

Nonprofit Management Essentials

Professionals collaborating on nonprofit leadership and organizational management.

This comprehensive program offers nine individual online courses, allowing participants to tailor their learning to their specific interests and professional needs.

Alternatively, participants can enroll in the entire program to earn the full nonprofit management essential micro-credential

https://www.trentu.ca/careerspace/introduction-non-profit-sector

Nonprofit leaders reviewing financial reports and performance metrics.

Volunteers and coordinators working together on community initiatives.

Nonprofit board members discussing governance and strategic oversight.

Fundraising team developing donor engagement and campaign strategies.

Digital marketing tools supporting nonprofit outreach and engagement.

Financial planning and budgeting for nonprofit organizations.

Professional preparing grant applications to secure nonprofit funding.

Individuals collaborating in an inclusive and diverse nonprofit environment.

Business & Technology

Artificial intelligence technology supporting business decision-making.

Community members participating in a collaborative public discussion.

Professional using AI tools to improve workplace productivity.

Digital security concepts protecting data and online systems.

Diverse individuals engaging in effective cross-cultural communication.

Project team planning tasks, timelines, and deliverables.

Business professionals reviewing digital marketing performance and strategy.

Clear communication practices for public-facing information.

Business leaders developing organizational goals and long-term strategy.

Productivity Improvement Labs

Build in-demand skills in productivity improvement, workplace innovation, and AI-enabled productivity.

The Productivity Improvement Lab pathway helps learners develop expertise in systems thinking, business analysis, organizational change, and project implementation. Participants earn a digital badge at each level while preparing to improve organizational performance and support meaningful change.

Person participating in online learning at a desk with books and a laptop. Text reads “Productivity Improvement Labs Level 1.”

Group reviewing a tablet in a workplace setting with the text “Productivity Improvement Labs Level 2.”

Three participants collaborating over documents with the text “Productivity Improvement Labs Level 3.”

Health & Wellness

Launched in 2024 in partnership with Canadian Family Health Counselling, the Emotional Health Practitioner Program provides foundational training in Neural Network Therapy® (NNT), a therapeutic approach designed to reprogram the brain for optimal mental health.

Teaching practical exercises about the brain, interpersonal skill-building, and more, this OSAP-eligible online training program is designed for use in private practice, personal development, group settings, or classrooms of all varieties.

Introduction to emotional health principles and practical applications.

Individual holding a model brain representing neuroscience, helping professions, and addiction studies.

Practitioner developing professional skills and client services.

Brain science concepts related to gratitude, mindset, and well-being.

Youth-focused learning and emotional wellness development.

Breathwork and body-awareness practices supporting wellness.

Mindfulness techniques that support focus and emotional well-being.

Education & Research

Research ethics training focused on responsible animal care.

Foundational writing and digital publishing skills.

Educator learning foundational computer programming concepts.

Languages

French language learning for beginners and continuing learners.

Develop French language skills while earning recognized credentials that support career advancement, further study, and future bilingual employment opportunities.