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Equity-Based Co-Creation Hub

Overview of Microcredential Courses

Ready to deepen your impact and lead change through equity-based co-creation?

The Equity-Based Co-Creation Hub is developing an innovative suite of microcredentials that can be accessed through the DeGroote School of Business. These microcredentials were developed through extensive community consultation and will offer practical, accessible training for those working or interested in working at the front lines and intersections of health, social services, and community leadership. Whether you’re a student, service provider, policy maker, researcher, advocate, or someone with lived experience navigating systemic barriers, these courses are designed to build your capacity to lead with creativity, equity, and authenticity.

To learn more about our first three of five microcredential courses, please review our informational brochure. The first course, EqCC Ambassador, will be launching in Fall 2025. Stay tuned for updates and subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to be notified when we officially launch!

  • Target audience: Public and/or Not-For-Profit service providers, people with lived/living experience, students, researchers, community leaders and decision makers seeking foundational knowledge and skills in equity-based co-creation. 
  • Admission Requirement: none 
  • Time commitment: 4-6 hours 
  • Format: fully online and asynchronous
  • Cost: $250 

Launching Fall 2025!

  • Target audience: Current and aspiring practitioners, community advocates and leaders intending to facilitate co-design or collaborative service innovation initiatives. 
  • Admission Requirement: must have completed Ambassador course 
  • Time commitment: 20-25 hours to complete over a 9–10 week period 
  • Format: Online with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous activities
  • Cost: $750

Launching Winter 2026!

  • Target audience: Individuals with lived/living experience of system inequities, including caregivers and patient partners 
  • Admission Requirement: must have completed Ambassador course
  • Time commitment: 10–15 hours to complete over a 9–10 week period 
  • Format: Online, includes both synchronous and asynchronous sessions
  • Cost: $500 (*inquire about bursaries) 

Coming soon!