Professional Development

Maintain your competitive edge.

Bow Valley College provides workers and organizations with innovative education and training solutions to bridge skills gaps. We offer short courses and professional certifications in online, in-person, and hybrid formats.

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Key Programs of the Centre for Workforce Development:

Pivot-Ed Micro-credentials for Rapid Upskilling

Pivot-Ed micro-credentials are fast, competency-based certifications developed with industry experts to help professionals upskill or reskill. Employees earn digital badges verifying their skills earned through real-world experience.

These employer-focused credentials recognize existing expertise while filling knowledge gaps, ensuring job readiness.

Explore our micro-credentials

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Bow Valley College has done an incredible job developing the People Strategy: Strategic Workforce Planning micro-credential, designed using input from CPHR Alberta members which makes it a unique and relevant course - CPHR Alberta CEO, Ioana Giurca.

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Micro-credential Upskill & Reskill

Micro-credentials help individuals adapt to industry trends by building on existing knowledge and targeting skill gaps with an assessment-first approach.

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Time & Access

Micro-credentials are flexible, accessible, and designed for your schedule.

Start at any time and work at your own pace—no waiting for the next intake.

 Choose from two options::

1. The micro-credential bundle
   Provides access to the content, an initial competency assessment, feedback, an individualized learning pathway, and three attempts at the competency assessment. This option caters to individuals with a preference for a conventional online learning experience.
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2. Assessment only
   Includes one attempt at the competency assessment—ideal for those with experience who prefer their own learning resources and want to earn the credential by demonstrating their existing skills.

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Industry Collaboration

Pivot-Ed micro-credentials are developed with employers and industry experts to address workforce needs. We partner with industry leaders to identify skill gaps, define key competencies, and create performance-based learning and assessments—ensuring learners gain the hard and soft skills employers value.

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Essential Workplace Skills Assessment

The Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES) is an optional assessment is designed to help students and educators identify strengths and areas for improvement in:

• Reading comprehension
• Document use
• Numeracy: Understand and apply math skills for the workplace, including basic calculations, data interpretation, and problem-solving to meet industry standards.

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Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP)

The Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) at Bow Valley College helps skilled immigrants integrate into the Canadian workforce by:

• Assessing international qualifications.
• Offering professional bridging programs.
• Providing career counselling and support services.

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Compliance Health: Workplace Safety & Regulatory Training

Our Compliance Health programs help businesses and employees meet current industry health and safety standards through:

• Occupational health and safety training.
• Regulatory compliance programs.
• Certification and refresher courses.

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Customized Workforce Solutions for Employers

Bow Valley College offers tailored corporate training programs that enhance employee skills, ensure compliance, and boost productivity to meet your company's unique needs.

Our Workforce Development Services Include:

• Technical & Industry-Specific Training – Enhancing skills in emerging fields and in-demand job sectors.
• Health & Safety Training – Ensuring workplace compliance and employee well-being.
• Customized Training Programs – Tailored solutions for companies looking to upskill their workforce through in-house or online training.

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International Workforce Development

At Bow Valley College, we recognize the value of a globally competent workforce. Our programs help businesses integrate international talent and build diverse, skilled teams. Our services include:

Our Workforce Development Services Include:

• English language training and assessments.
• Academic upgrading in math, physics, and chemistry.
• Cultural and professional adaptation programs for international professionals.

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"Micro-credentials give employees a portfolio of skills and competencies that will help them to pivot in their career and meet the needs of the workforce. There is an assessment of skills, regardless of how they were acquired, and then formal recognition for those skills is given with a Bow Valley College micro-credential."
Dr. Misheck MwabaPresident and CEO, Bow Valley College