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Continuous Professional Learning Micro-credentials

Are you interested in developing a new skill or validating one that you already have?

In today’s rapidly evolving labour market, Humber’s micro-credentials provide you with an opportunity to showcase your expertise in a specialized area. These targeted learning experiences are much shorter than traditional programs and allow you to demonstrate your skills in a format that suits your busy schedule.

Once you successfully complete a Humber micro-credential, you will be granted a shareable digital badge that validates your competencies. Displaying a digital badge on your professional profile will set you apart in today’s hyper competitive job market where resumes are no longer enough.

Whether you are looking to enhance your resume, test out your capabilities in a new field, or take your existing expertise to the next level, our micro-credentials are designed to help you achieve your professional goals.

ABA strategies micro-credential badge

Faculty of Social & Community Services, Continuous Professional Learning

ABA Strategies for Front-line Educators

This micro-credential equips front-line educators with practical Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies to effectively support students with diverse learning needs. This micro-credential introduces basic principles and concepts of ABA, including the use of evidence-based interventions to promote positive behavioural outcomes. Modules emphasize practical application and problem-solving, such as the use of Functional Behaviour Assessments and the exploration of behavior intervention strategies, including positive reinforcement, token economies, and behavior contracts. Through hands-on activities, case studies, and role-playing exercises, learners practice implementing ABA strategies in simulated classroom scenarios. Overall, earners of this micro-credential can demonstrate proper use of ABA-based strategies to help enhance a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

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7 Hours

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Accessibility for Content Creators micro-credential badge

Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design, Continuous Professional Learning

Accessibility for Content Creators

Accessibility is an essential component of effective communication design and advertising. Our modules cover fundamental topics, including accessible typography, colour contrast, layout and structure, alternative text for images, accessible PDF creation, graphics for social media and inclusive design for both web and print materials. You will also explore the importance of inclusive language and learn techniques to enable you to reach a wider audience. Industry experts will provide guidance on planning and implementing accessibility features throughout the design process.

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3 Modules, Approx. 8 Hours

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Accessibility for Digital Designers micro-credential badge

Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design, Continuous Professional Learning

Accessibility for Digital Designers

Our program explores accessibility principles, guidelines, and best practices tailored to designers working specifically with online mediums. Facilitated by industry experts well-versed in accessibility and AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) compliance, our program offers a dynamic learning experience that blends theoretical knowledge with practical application. Delve into topics such as accessible design patterns, assistive technologies, and WCAG compliance. Acquire the skills to assess and overcome common accessibility barriers, ensuring your designs not only cater to individuals with disabilities but also align with AODA web standards.

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3 Modules, Approx. 8 Hours

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Accessible Design 101: Essentials for Everyone micro-credential badge
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Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design, Continuous Professional Learning

Accessible Design 101: Essentials for Everyone

In this micro-credential, you'll dive into the essentials of creating accessible designs for everyone. Whether you work as a designer or in any other industry and are interested in making accessible content, this micro-credential is the perfect place to start. Learn the basics of the AODA (Accessibility for Ontario’s with Disabilities Act) and applying the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines across documents and multi-media experiences. From colour contrast and document structure to navigation and interactive elements, discover how small changes can make a big difference. Your journey to accessible design starts here.

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Approx. 10 Hours

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Accessible Education Practices
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Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Continuous Professional Learning

Accessible Education Practices

This micro-credential course focuses on building awareness of accessibility and barriers to participation that exist in educational experiences. We will explore theories of disability and discuss how to identify and address access needs for diverse learner populations. Participants will work to develop their own accessibility toolkit, drawing on different accessibility frameworks and practices, including Universal Design for Learning and Inclusive Universal Design.

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4 Weeks

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Illustrator: Essential Skills micro-credential badge

Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design, Continuous Professional Learning

Adobe Illustrator: Essential Skills

This micro-credential will introduce Adobe Illustrator, the industry-leading graphic design tool that allows the user to design anything from logos and icons to graphics and illustrations. Through a series of practical hands-on exercises and creative assignments, students will learn to create vector-based artwork for print and digital distribution. They will learn the principles of composition, building colour palettes, creative typography and develop the skills required to produce and prepare digital vector-based files in a professional manner for high-end digital devices.

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Approx. 30 Hours of Study

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This micro-credential can be stacked to obtain the Graphic Design Certificate of Completion  

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Adobe InDesign: Essential Skills micro-credential badge

Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design, Continuous Professional Learning

Adobe InDesign: Essential Skills

Learn to create beautiful layouts, interactive documents and compelling visual narratives. This micro credential introduces the digital publishing tools in Adobe InDesign, empowering learners to create polished, professional designs. Through practical exercises, students will become familiar with how simple print pieces such as postcards, flyers, magazines and posters are designed and prepared for digital and print production.

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Approx. 30 Hours of Study

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This micro-credential can be stacked to obtain the Graphic Design Certificate of Completion  

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Photoshop: Essential Skills micro-credential badge

Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design, Continuous Professional Learning

Adobe Photoshop: Essential Skills

This micro-credential will allow students to explore their creative potential and enhance their overall digital literacy. They will develop a working knowledge of Photoshop and all its composition tools and techniques for graphic design, multimedia design, and print production. The focus will be on using Photoshop to manipulate images and letterforms to create rich raster compositions that are optimized for digital spaces. It will also explore how Photoshop links to other programs in the Adobe Creative Suite and its role in the graphic design workflow.

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Approx. 30 Hours of Study

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This micro-credential can be stacked to obtain the Graphic Design Certificate of Completion  

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Advanced skills in policing micro-credential digital badge
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Faculty of Social & Community Services, Continuous Professional Learning

Advanced Skills in Policing

This intensive micro-credential sharpens the core competencies that police officers require to excel at the sergeant level: clear and purposeful communication, mastering de-escalation, ethical decision-making in high-risk contexts and team leadership. Through a combination of lectures, case study discussions, guest speakers and experiential learning with supportive coaching, learners will practice key skills. Anti-racism and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles are integrated throughout the micro-credential. A simulation-based assessment requires learners to demonstrate their competency by effectively engaging with actors to de-escalate a tense situation routinely faced by front-line officers.

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28 Hours

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Artificial Intelligence for Digital Marketing and Communications micro-credential badge

Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design, Continuous Professional Learning

Artificial Intelligence for Digital Marketing and Communications

Demystify AI and harness its potential for digital marketing, business and communications success! Whether you're a marketing professional, an aspiring entrepreneur or a business leader, this micro-credential is your gateway to staying competitive and ahead of the curve. Learners will gain a big-picture understanding of how AI works, as well as real-world techniques to boost productivity and automate select digital marketing and business functions.

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Approx. 15 Hours of Study

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Business Case Basics
Business Case Basics

Continuous Professional Learning

Business Case Basics

The Business Case Basics Micro-credential helps learners with the tools and skills to strategically analyze a proposed project or initiative and create an assessment of the costs, benefits, risks, and other considerations associated with the project. Participants learn the four steps of decision-making, understand how to use appropriate financial and operational metrics, and practice writing conclusions that follow from forecasting and risk assessment. Working through a practice case study, learners gain the confidence to put forth a thoughtful and persuasive business case.

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4 Modules, 16 hours

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Captioning for Academic and Professional Purposes micro-credential badge
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Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design, Continuous Professional Learning

Captioning for Academic and Professional Purposes

This micro-credential prepares learners to ensure educational and professional content is accessible to all by developing the essential skills required to serve as accessibility-focused captioners and note-takers for clients with disabilities in academic or business settings. Guided by an accessibility expert, students will explore this essential industry and put their skills into practice through exercises and real-world simulations.

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Approx. 24 Hours of Study

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Coaching & Developing Others
Coaching & Developing Others

Continuous Professional Learning

Coaching & Developing Others

Coaching and Developing Others Micro-credential is designed to give learners the coaching and performance management tools to promote individual performance and build high-performing teams. Through applied exercises in the live sessions, participants practice delegating, setting clear performance expectations and documenting results. Using the GROW model and coaching mindset, participants also refine their ability to facilitate coaching conversations that support development and result in an action plan. This course is designed for anyone moving into a management role or is currently in a supervisory position.

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4 Modules, 16 hours

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Effective Collaboration
Effective Collaboration

Continuous Professional Learning

Effective Collaboration

The Effective Collaboration Micro-credential helps learners increase their self-awareness as related to collaboration and conflict management. Using profile assessments, active listening tools and the Thomas-Kilmann conflict-handling instrument, participants identify and apply their own collaborative strengths in order to optimize team dynamics in the workplace. Participants leave with the skills to help build effective alliances at all levels within an organization and how to leverage constructive feedback to work productively through conflict and disagreement.

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4 Modules, 16 hours

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Esports Social Media Management: Essential Skills micro-credential badge

Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design, Continuous Professional Learning

Esports Social Media Management

Social media management is an important component of the rapidly evolving esports landscape. Lead by a current industry expert, this micro-credential will teach the foundational skills needed to effectively manage an esports social media account, and provide students with the essential tools required to pursue a career in esports social media management. All content will focus specifically on the esports industry, showcasing brands, teams, and content creators that operate in the space. Learners will be able to demonstrate how each social media platform functions, identify target audiences and use brand voices to boost the reception of the brands they will manage in the esports industry.

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Approx. 25-30 Hours of Study

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Electric vehicle battery fundamentals and safety
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Continuous Professional Learning

Electric Vehicle Battery Fundamentals and Safety

Whether you are a retail automotive professional specializing in auto parts, sales or repairs, a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of electric vehicle (EV) batteries and knowledge of the related health and safety practices is essential. This micro-credential was developed in collaboration with sector manufacturers to increase learners’ understanding of EV battery technology and the procedures for the proper handling of EV batteries to ensure their safe and effective management. This course consists of three (3), multi-topic learning modules and will ensure participants are equipped with the following learning outcomes:

  • Safe handling of EV batteries.
  • EV battery fundamentals.
  • Storage practices for EV batteries.

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15 Hours of Study

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electric vehicle fundamentals
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Continuous Professional Learning

Electric Vehicle Fundamentals

As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) increases, understanding the components of EV technology and its impacts on industry and the environment becomes increasingly important. This micro-credential is designed for professionals in the automotive sector seeking to understand EV technology, stay current with consumer trends and navigate the dynamic world of EVs. Developed in collaboration with auto sector manufacturers, this course consists of three (3), multi-topic learning modules and will ensure participants are equipped with the following learning outcomes:

  • EV technology in consumer and commercial applications including power source variations.
  • Functions and components of EVs.
  • EVs' impact on transportation and the environment.

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15 Hours of Study

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Foundations of Inclusive Teaching
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Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Continuous Professional Learning

Foundations of Inclusive Teaching

This micro-credential course provides an introduction to the foundations of inclusive teaching, starting with a fundamental understanding of learner variability and how social positioning impacts learner experiences of inclusion and exclusion. Learners will engage in self-reflection on their own social identities, lived experiences, and assumptions about education.

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4 Weeks

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Holistic Education Practices
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Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Continuous Professional Learning

Holistic Education Practices

This micro-credential course focuses on creating learning experiences that understand the complex and intersecting identities of learners. The course focuses on different ways of knowing and how these can be reflected in the course design. We will also discuss mental-health considerations and the importance of a trauma-informed approach to teaching. Specific frameworks that will be explored include Trauma-Informed Pedagogy, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy.

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4 Weeks

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Inclusive Curriculum Design
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Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Continuous Professional Learning

Inclusive Curriculum Design

This micro-credential course provides an introduction to curriculum design and an understanding of inclusion as a design consideration. We will start by reviewing curricular theories and re-examine the roles of the teacher and the student. Participants will then focus on the curriculum design process, including learning outcomes and assessment, and explore how each step can be made more inclusive.

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4 Weeks

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Phlebotomy micro-credential digital badge
Phlebotomy for Health Care

Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness, Continuous Professional Learning

Phlebotomy for Health Care

This micro-credential is designed to assist the Licensed Health Care Professional (RN/RPN) and the Non-Health Care worker in the knowledge and skill development required to draw blood samples, via venipuncture, for laboratory testing. Concepts of blood chemistry and hematology will be introduced. Familiarization with equipment and opportunity to practice the advanced skills to care for patients is provided in a laboratory setting.

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24 Hours

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This micro-credential can be stacked to obtain the Medical Administration, Certificate of Completion  

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Predictive Analytics with Python and AI
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Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Continuous Professional Learning

Predictive Analytics with Python and AI

This micro-credential helps you learn essential skills like ChatGPT, GitHub, Visual Studio Code and Python basics. It covers topics such as statistics, data visualization with Matplotlib, and data preparation with Pandas. It is perfect for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in practical data analysis and coding with Python.

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6 Weeks

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Professional Communication
Professional Communication

Continuous Professional Learning

Professional Communication

The Professional Communication Micro-credential equips learners with a toolbox of effective digital communication strategies and practices that create efficiency and build trust in the workplace. Participants learn to be “conscious communicators” by understanding their audience, choosing the right channel for a message, writing with clarity, reading carefully, meeting with purpose, and making space for differences.

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4 Modules, 16 hours

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Project Planning
Project Planning

Continuous Professional Learning

Project Planning

The Project Planning Micro-credential is designed to provide learners with the terms and tools used in formal project management practices along with an introduction to project management basics, project planning, task prioritization and applying general tools and techniques. Participants learn what project management is - and is not - and the highlights of how good planning works to manage complexity. This course is designed for anyone interested in, or impacted by, project work.

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4 Modules, 16 hours

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Prompt writing for AI: the basics digital badge
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Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design, Continuous Professional Learning

Prompt Writing for AI: The Basics

Creating effective prompts directly influences the quality, relevance and accuracy of AI responses and is an essential future-focused skill for professionals in any industry. This micro-credential focuses on proven, effective prompting techniques with practical augmentation and implementation methods for AI tools. Participants will strategically leverage AI capabilities while maintaining their unique human perspective. Through hands-on experimentation and personalized projects, learners will discover the "jagged edge" between human and AI capabilities and critically evaluate AI-generated content. Creating effective prompts directly influences the quality, relevance and accuracy of AI responses and is an essential future-focused skill for professionals in any industry.

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Approx. 16 Hours of Study

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Service Excellence
Service Excellence

Continuous Professional Learning

Service Excellence

Service Excellence Micro-credential provides learners with the theory and practice to provide exceptional customer service in both virtual and in-person contexts. Participants understand the value of active listening and posing questions to best understand and address client needs. Using scenario-based learning, participants practice empathy-driven responses and cultivate key service behaviours that are necessary to ensure winning outcomes. This hands-on program teaches the techniques to build customer rapport and assess customer satisfaction.

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4 Modules, 16 hours

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Sustainable Urban Farming

Faculty of Social & Community Services, Continuous Professional Learning

Sustainable Urban Farming

In this micro-credential, learners gain foundational knowledge related to sustainable urban farming practices, including both a theoretical understanding of the socio-economic elements related to food sovereignty and the applied learning of building and maintaining a small-scale sustainable urban farm (i.e., an indoor vertical garden). This micro-credential is comprised of seven online modules, delivered in a fully asynchronous format. A vertical garden kit is included in the fees and will be shipped, free of charge, to any Canadian address.

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21 Hours

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Typography: Essential Skills
Typography: Essential Skills

Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design, Continuous Professional Learning

Typography: Essential Skills

This micro-credential will focus on introducing the important role of type communication design within print and web mediums. Students will evaluate the style and character of individual letterforms, through construction of words, lines and paragraphs. Using Adobe InDesign, students will put typographic theory in practice through creative page layout exercises. They will also explore the differences between print and web typography in regards to file types, measurement units, legibility and readability.

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Approx. 30 Hours of Study

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This micro-credential can be stacked to obtain the Graphic Design Certificate of Completion  

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Understanding Investigative Genetic Genealogy micro-credential digital badge
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Faculty of Social & Community Services, Continuous Professional Learning

Understanding Investigative Genetic Genealogy

This micro-credential is for anyone who is curious about genetic genealogy and how DNA is used to help solve crimes. Using real case studies, learners gain a basic understanding of DNA and how genetic genealogy can, and cannot, be used in a criminal investigation. Issues such as privacy rights, national standards, and the positive social impact of solving homicide cases with this technology are discussed. The final assessment, “Cracking the Case”, is a story-based journey in which learners go through a fictional homicide case and must correctly answer a series of questions related to module content.

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12 Hours

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