Formal training certificate

A third-party assessment of an individual's level of knowledge or proficiency in a certain industry or profession. They are granted by authorities in the field, such as professional societies and universities, or by private certificate-granting agencies.

Ex. Forklift operator license, Smart Serve certification.

Micro-credentials

Micro-credentials are rapid training programs offered by postsecondary education institutions.

Non-credentialed training program

A program of structured training or instruction that does not lead to the attainment of a formal qualification or award, for example, short courses, product-specific training and industry- or organization-specific training.

Ex. Professional development workshops, LinkedIn workshop, Time Management course.

Post-secondary certificate

Certificates offer short-term learning that prepares you for work in specific occupations. Certificates can:

• take one year or less of full-time study to complete
• need some high school studies for admission
• sometimes be transferred as earned credit or used for admission to a diploma program

Ex. Nurse Practitioner certification, CAD Design program