![]() We’re not getting rid of anything – we’re diversifying. ![]() Based on our successful part-time studies portfolio, Agile Learning runs alongside our traditional offerings. ![]() The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated these trends, bringing about an appetite for new forms of learning. Tom Roemer: About two year ago, BCIT started an initiative we call “Agile Learning,” recognizing both a shift as millennials and Gen Z overtake retiring Gen X and boomers, and the increased use of technology. Polytechnics Canada: As BCIT launches its first microcredentials, can you tell me how they differ from traditional courses in the same areas of study? Polytechnics Canada sat down with Tom Roemer, BCIT’s Vice President Academic, to discuss the new approach. With increasing demand for mid-career upskilling, BCIT has recently launched three industry-relevant microcredentials: mass timber construction, natural resource protection and digital transformation. One way they do this is by involving industry experts in curriculum design, ensuring programs meet the needs of an evolving workforce. As industries grow and adapt to both technological and social transformations in Canadian society, polytechnics work to ensure their program offerings keep pace with a dynamic labour market.
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