Developed in collaboration with industry experts and partners, Microcredentials at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) are short, focused learning programs designed to meet emerging needs and provide in-demand skills training. A microcredential represents the achievement of very specific skills or competencies valued by employers.
Unlike traditional degrees or certifications, microcredentials are non-credit courses. Each microcredential comes with a digital badge that serves as a validated proof of completion of the course that can be shared with employers, on platforms like LinkedIn, and on a resumé.
MSVU has two online microcredential offerings starting in early May:
- Case Management Fundamentals starting on May 7, 2026.
- Community Engagement: Meaning and Methods starting on May 8, 2026.
Case Management Fundamentals
The Case Management Fundamentals microcredential is an eight-week program focused on case management in health and social services, providing foundational information and practical skills that may also be valuable to other case management contexts.
If you are interested in understanding the case management process or if you are looking for professional development to become a case manager or system navigator, this microcredential is designed for you.
The course will help participants:
- Explore the role and responsibilities of case managers in the human services.
- Acquire the case management knowledge and skills to manage client cases.
- Apply case management as a process in your professional practice.
It is taught by a subject matter expert with more than 30 years in the field, Susan Stevens, who is also an Adjunct Professor and part-time instructor in the Department of Aging and Family Science at MSVU.
Community Engagement: Meaning and Methods
The Community Engagement: Meaning and Methods microcredential is a six-week program that offers an introduction to the core theories and practical skills of community engagement, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and inclusivity. Learners will explore key concepts and methods that foster meaningful participation, while engaging with case studies, interactive content, and hands-on activities. This microcredential is ideal for any students, professionals, and community leaders looking for the skills necessary for structuring and supporting inclusive community conversations.
If you are looking for professional development to build competence in developing a community engagement plan that reflects authentic involvement and shared decision-making, this microcredential is designed for you.
The course will help participants:
- Identify and differentiate various types of engagement, including engagements that focus on diversity, internal staff, clients, partners, public, and/or communities
- Discuss the importance of collaborative approaches in building trust, fostering shared ownership, and enhancing impact
- Analyze and develop skills in the core components of effective community engagement, such as setting the context, planning, implementation, following up, and evaluation
- Design a structured and responsive community engagement plan tailored to specific goals, audiences, and context
It is taught by Nathalie Blanchet, a subject matter expert with more than 25 years in the field.
Have questions? Email microcredentials@msvu.ca.