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Microcredentials

Short-duration courses that will help you build in-demand skills.

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Advance your career with short-track, professional development courses designed for working professionals, entrepreneurs, and creative tech leaders. These flexible, online programs from Centre for Digital Media give you practical skills you can apply immediately in the workplace without committing to a full degree.

Whether you’re looking to upskill, pivot your career, or lead new projects, our short courses and certificate pathways help you build in-demand expertise in digital media, leadership, communication, and AI.

Professional Development Courses

Explore our current short courses. Each is fully online, designed for working professionals, and provides you with an industry-recognized certification of completion.

Minding the Gaps: Communicating Across Differences

Build inclusive, intercultural communication skills to strengthen collaboration, reduce miscommunication, and improve workplace culture.

Creative Problem Solving with Digital Media

Use storytelling, AI tools, and foresight techniques to tackle real-world challenges and build solution frameworks for your projects.

Demystifying Digital Product Development

Learn how digital products are designed and built, so you can lead projects, manage vendors, and align technology with business goals.

Demystifying AI: A Guide for Business Professionals

Understand what AI can do for your business — no coding required. Gain confidence evaluating tools, shaping strategy, and leading conversations with technical teams.

Leadership and Management in Digital Media Production

Develop the confidence, people skills, and agile project management expertise to lead hybrid teams and deliver results.

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FAQ

What is a microcredential?
Microcredentials (also known as short courses or certificate programs) are flexible, focused training opportunities that help you gain specific skills quickly.

How are these different from a degree?
They are shorter (6–9 weeks), part-time, and career-focused. They complement your existing education or work experience without requiring a multi-year commitment.

Do I need prior experience?
No — most courses are beginner-friendly or designed for professionals with general workplace experience.

Do I get a certificate?
Yes — each course provides an industry-recognized certificate.