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.
Course Spotlights:
Are you a student looking to kickstart your job search? Then these micro-credentials are perfect for you.
Workforce Readiness
Careerspace offers a free Workforce Readiness resource—a six-module course designed to help you practice, reflect, and develop the strategies you need for career success.
Please note this course is only available to Peterborough students.
Career Skills Development
The Career Skills Development (CSD) Micro-Credential offers a digital badge for participating in workshops and networking events, helping you practice, reflect, and develop key strategies to enhance your career preparation.
Please note this course is only available to Durham students.
UPCOMING COURSES:
| Monday, January 19, 2026 | Strategic Planning |
| Monday, February 2, 2026 | |
| Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | Digital Marketing for Business Leaders |
| Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | Intercultural Communication for Public Leaders |
| Thursday, February 5, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence for Business Leaders |
| Saturday, February 7, 2026 | Neurobiology of the Helping Profession & Neuroscience of Addiction |
| Monday, February 9, 2026 | Project Management Basics |
Current Micro-credentials:
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NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS
| This comprehensive program features nine individual online courses, allowing participants to tailor their learning experience to meet their specific interests and professional needs.
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Participants can enroll in the entire program to earn the full macro-credential in nonprofit management essentials or enroll in individual courses.
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FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC LEADERSHIP
| The Leadership and Democracy Lab Micro Credential Suite offers community members a new opportunity to access a series of innovative micro-credential courses in the field of political leadership. |
Participants are required to complete 3 mandatory courses and 5 elective courses to complete the full Foundations of Public Leadership Micro-credential.
Alternatively, participants can register for those courses that are applicable.
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EMOTIONAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER PROGRAMS
.png) | 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. |
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BUSINESS ESSENTIALS
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
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CULTURAL AWARENESS
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