hose looking to upskill and grow their careers can tap into Humber Polytechnic's micro-credential offerings, with more than a dozen that became eligible for Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) funding earlier this year.
Humber offers many micro-credentials, and an additional 15 have been added as eligible for OSAP funding. This change in OSAP eligibility makes these career paths more accessible, as OSAP funding can help cover the costs of tuition, equipment, living expenses, and even childcare if needed.
"With OSAP now available for these micro-credentials, we're breaking down barriers to professional growth," said Frank Cappadocia, dean, Continuous Professional Learning. "Whether you're looking to pivot careers, deepen your expertise in emerging fields such as AI, or simply sharpen your skills, Humber's short, flexible, and industry-informed micro-credentials make it possible to upskill without putting your life on hold. This is about giving people real tools for real progress quickly and affordably."
The micro-credentials that became eligible for OSAP in 2025 are:
Introduction to AI for Working Professionals and Small Businesses
Essential Skills for Professional Consulting
Project Management for Consulting
Starting and Operating a Consulting Practice
Careers for Professional Consulting
Foundations for Inclusive Teaching
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving technology that is becoming increasingly embedded in industry. Gaining additional knowledge and training about it can help individuals looking to level up their careers, and Humber offers several micro-credentials to support this.
A micro-credential is a competency-centred offering that is standalone, short in duration and focuses on a skill or topic responsive to industry, employer, or community needs. It allows skills and competencies to be learned in a flexible, fast, and affordable way.
Humber offers several micro-credentials. Most take less than 30 hours to complete, and many can be completed in even less time. The micro-credentials also come with a digital badge that can be used in a resume or on LinkedIn to demonstrate to prospective employers that they have earned the skills from an accredited institution.
Micro-credentials impart essential skills for people at various career stages. Whether they're looking to enhance their resume, test their capabilities in a new field, or elevate their existing expertise, Humber's micro-credentials are designed to help them achieve their professional goals.
They're also for those working in a field who have been out of school for some time and want to refine their skills or acquire new ones that can enhance their careers. Micro-credentials allow this to be done quickly and impactfully.
Micro-credentials can also be useful for employed individuals seeking a career change but aren't ready to commit to a full-time program. They're a way to explore a completely different career before enrolling.
For more on what Humber offers, visit the micro-credential webpage.
