A 'Microcredential in Advanced Computing' Program

Over the past eighteen months, ACENET has been developing and preparing to deliver a new training program – a Microcredential in Advanced Computing – the first of its kind bringing new components to the training offered in digital skills. With support and consultation from industry partners, the skills taught in this program align with the needs in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Authentic assessments are incorporated throughout the program to assess both the effectiveness of the teaching and whether competencies are achieved. These progress assessments build to a final authentic assessment in the form of an independent study project at the end of the program. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will earn a documented and verifiable microcredential. The development of this program carefully considered the pedagogical approach, industry-relevant needs, curriculum development process, accessibility and user-friendliness of the learning management platform.