Future of work
A curated resource of recent research on trends shaping Canada's labour market.
This report aims to provide a better understanding of micro-credentials, how they can support and advance people’s careers and, in doing so, strengthen the national workforce.
First, the report provides an overview of the micro-credential ecosystem in Canada, including definitions from a variety of sources. Second, feedback from participants across Ontario’s 36 pilot projects created using eCampusOntario’s Micro-credential Principles and Framework is collected and analyzed.
Finally, eight recommendations are offered to support the further development of Canada’s micro-credential ecosystem:
1) Create robust employer–educator networks to facilitate collaboration and connection across sectors
2) Conduct further research into the assessment methods that work best for micro-credentialing
3) Conduct a comprehensive mapping of skills in demand in the present and future
4) Amend the eCampusOntario Principles and Framework to account for the insights gathered in this report
5) Support experimental and innovative micro-credential development, delivery and pedagogy
6) Drive awareness of micro-credential potential and opportunity across Canada among educators, employers and learners
7) Conduct additional research on the potential of micro-credentials to better reach equity-seeking groups
8) Invest in research to capture feedback from learners and/or employers