Empower Your Healthcare Career with Micro-Credential Certificates

Join Caring Support Academy and unlock flexible, job-ready training designed for today’s healthcare and wellness professionals.

What is Caring Support Academy?

An integrated learning platform with short-form courses expertly designed, industry-relevant, and endorsed by healthcare experts. These stackable credentials allow busy professionals to learn at their own pace while growing their career.

Available to both Caring Support users and to the public.

Focused, Flexible, Future-Ready Learning

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Explore In-Demand Courses

Professional Home Care Skills Microcredential

Designed for PSWs, caregivers, and healthcare professionals committed to delivering dignified, meaningful support that enhances quality of life and reflects the highest standards of home care.

Employment Support, Job Success, and Professional Readiness

A practical course for PSWs, nurses, IENs, and healthcare students to gain confidence, prepare for interviews, understand Canadian workplace expectations, and take the next step toward meaningful employment.

The Caregiver Reset

A practical microcredential for nurses, PSWs, and caregivers. Learn to protect your energy, reduce burnout, and care for yourself with the same compassion you give others. Your wellbeing is essential, and this course will help you reclaim it.

Financial Wellness for Healthcare Professionals

Financial wellness for healthcare workers: Learn budgeting, saving, debt management, and long-term financial planning. This course helps PSWs, nurses, and caregivers reduce financial stress and build a secure future.

Dementia Care Foundations Microcredential

Build essential dementia care skills. Learn person-centred approaches, communication strategies, and safety practices to support individuals with memory loss at home, in long-term care, or community settings.

Pathway to Canada Microcredential

Learn how to immigrate and work in Canadian healthcare. This course supports international nurses and caregivers with licensing, immigration, job planning, and step-by-step guidance to start your career in Canada with confidence.

Get Started Today

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Create or log into your Caring Support profile.

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Navigate to the Academy tab in your dashboard.

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Enroll and start learning!

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The Caring Support Academy allowed me the flexibility to add to my skillset in my own time. As a nurse, I don't have a lot of free time, but these courses have made me feel more confident in my everyday work.

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- Lily P.
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This Caregiver Reset Self-Care Plan course was exactly what I needed - focused, practical, and immediately applicable to my work! Highly recommend.

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- Mike C.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are micro-credentials?

Micro-credentials are short, focused programs or certifications that validate specific skills and competencies. Unlike traditional degrees or certificates, micro-credentials focus on a narrow set of skills needed for specific jobs or tasks and typically take less time and money to complete.  

Are these courses accredited?

Micro-credential courses are not accredited but will earn you a certificate after completion.

How long does each course take?

Each course takes about 2-6 hours.

Do I get a certificate?

Once you have completed a course, you will earn a Caring Support Academy Certificate of Completion.

Can I access the Academy if I’m not a member?

The Caring Support Academy is open to the public, although you will need to create a free Caring Support Academy account to explore and access courses.

Build the Future of Your Healthcare Career with Caring Support Academy