How to give your career a glow-up in 16 weeks or less

If you’re feeling disengaged at work or stunted by uncertainty in your industry, it might be time to take a page out of Ross Gellar’s book:

But don’t worry, pivoting doesn’t have to be a big lift. It could be a micro-movement — a baby step to complement your already awesome skillset and unlock brand new career paths.

With a small investment of time and money, you can earn a SAIT micro-credential in one of eight in-demand program areas.

We just dropped a ton of new SAITMicro courses — so with more than 100 to choose from, why stop at one? Use these bite-sized courses as building blocks to take your skills and job prospects as high as you want to go — the sky’s the limit.

Here’s a breakdown of five things to know about micro-credentials:

1. Courses are short, flexible and diverse.

Micro-credentials don't require as much time as traditional programs, with most courses ranging from two to 16 weeks in length.

From online asynchronous learning to evening or weekend classes, flexible delivery options fit seamlessly into your schedule while providing access to industry-leading instructors for mentorship and support. Choose from over 100 micro-credential courses.

Let’s put a few cool ones on your radar:

• Applied User Experience Design 🖱
• Leadership Skills ⛰
• Introduction to High Performance Homes 🏠
• Oxyacetylene Welding 🥽
• Photoshop I 🎨
  

3. Micro-credentials are skill- and competency-based.

You’ll be tested and assessed along the way to ensure you fully understand new concepts and can apply them to real-world scenarios. This shows employers you’ve earned the skills and knowledge to get the job done. Our specialized, hands-on learning is aligned with current industry performance standards, so you can apply your new skills on the job — right away.

4. If you achieve a high grade, you’ll receive a shareable digital badge.

In today’s competitive workforce, you need to stand out. When you achieve a set grade of 70% or higher in a micro-credential offering, you’ll receive a SAITMicro verified badge that can be added to your LinkedIn profile or resumé to show recruiters and employers you have the skills to get the job done. More than just visual recognition, it gives you credibility by linking to metadata that provides context and verification, detailing what you earned and where you earned it.

5. They’re affordable and often covered by professional development budgets.

The majority of our micro-credential courses cost between $300 and $600, which can often be covered by your company’s professional development program — so send your manager an email and ask. This price is also affordable if you’re looking to invest in your personal growth.

Plus, you can still feel confident knowing you can stack your micro-credential with other courses to work towards a certificate.