Micro-Credentials

Earn certifications and boost your resume with HWTC’s Micro-credentials.

Hit the ground running with Micro-credentials.

Micro-credentials are bite-sized certifications validating your knowledge of in-demand skills. You can earn micro-credentials by taking one of our training programs and completing an online skill-based assessment. Once you have successfully completed the micro-credential assessment, you will be awarded a digital certification in the form of an e-badge that can be verified, tracked, and shared with employers.

HWTC currently offers assessments and eBadges for the following micro-credentials:

  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Hospitality
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) for Hospitality
  • Workplace Violence and Harassment for Hospitality
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) for Hospitality
  • Unconscious Bias Awareness 
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Customer Service for Hospitality
  • Adapting at Work for Hospitality
  • Self-regulation at Work for Hospitality
  • Transferable Skills for Hospitality
  • Teamwork for Hospitality 

Program Details

Duration

30 minutes

Cost

Free

Method of study

Online Assessment

Study Time

Included in the Prerequisite Program

Age Requirement

18 years and older

Program Eligibility

  • Resident of Ontario
  • Eligible to work in Ontario
  • Completion of an HWTC Training Program

Please note that interested participants will need to complete one of HWTC’s Training Programs to be eligible to take the Micro-credential Assessments and earn eBadges.

Explore Our Training Programs

Earn bonus certifications at the end of HWTC’s Training Programs by taking one or more Micro-Credentials Assessments. Visit our calendar page for a complete list of upcoming programs and start dates.

Program Calendar

Why Micro-credentials?

Elevated Resumes

Stand out against the competition by adding micro-credentials to your resume.

 

Confidence Building

Have confidence in your skillset from the first interview to your first day on the job.

 

Certified Skills 

Show employers that you have high-demand skills for the hospitality industry.

Training that caters to your needs.

Whether you are learning a new set of skills or building your hospitality career, we can help you get the skills you need to succeed. Book a 15-minute call to get started.

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