Micro-credentials for Community Members

Advance your skills with a Trent University micro-credential.

Trent University's micro-credentials offer flexible, practical learning opportunities designed to help you build new skills, advance your career, and explore areas of personal and professional interest. Ideal for busy professionals, these short courses focus on relevant, in-demand topics that can be applied immediately in the workplace and beyond.

Gain practical, career-relevant skills.
Enhance your professional credentials.
Learn in a flexible format that fits your schedule.
Stay current with emerging trends and workplace demands.

Upcoming Courses

Monday, October 26, 2026

Strategic Planning

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Somatics & Breathwork for the Helping Profession (in person)

Neurobiology of the Helping Profession & Neuroscience of Addiction

Nonprofit Management Essentials (Full Course)

Emotional Health Practitioner - Foundations Program

Monday, November 2, 2026

Foundations of Financial Administration

Grant Writing for Nonprofits

Embracing Diversity: Creating Equitable Work Environments

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.

Community organizations working together to create social impact.

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.

Project team planning tasks, timelines, and deliverables.

Digital security concepts protecting data and online systems.

Diverse individuals engaging in effective cross-cultural communication.

Business leaders developing organizational goals and long-term strategy.

Business professionals reviewing digital marketing performance and strategy.

Clear communication practices for public-facing information.

Professional using AI tools to improve workplace productivity.

Health & Wellness

Practitioner supporting emotional health and personal well-being.

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.

Educator learning foundational computer programming concepts.

Supporting innovative ideas through microgrant funding opportunities.

Healthcare

https://www.trentu.ca/careerspace/primarycare

Practicing Indigenous Allyship & Equity

Learning about Indigenous perspectives, relationships, and allyship.

Languages

French language learning for beginners and continuing learners.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact the Micro-credential Team at microcredential@trentu.ca.